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ATX motherboard with dark heatsinks and RGB lighting

ASUS

ASUS ROG Maximus XII Hero LGA 1200 Intel motherboard with 14+2 power stages and WiFi 6

SKU CH-8CSW-PVADE

LGA 1200 ATX board with 14+2 power stages, dual Ethernet, three M.2 slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and WiFi 6

  • ProcessorIntel Core 10th Gen (LGA 1200)
  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • 14+2 power stages deliver stable CPU power
  • AI cooling keeps thermals low and fans quiet
  • Dual Ethernet gives fast wired networking options
  • WiFi 6 provides high-speed wireless connectivity
  • SupremeFX S1220 codec produces high-fidelity game audio

LGA 1200 Motherboard for 10th Gen Intel Core

The ASUS ROG Maximus XII Hero is an ATX motherboard built around the LGA 1200 socket for 10th Gen Intel Core processors. It targets enthusiasts and gamers who want a robust power delivery system and extensive connectivity in a single board. The design includes a 14+2 power stage arrangement with ProCool II connectors, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable operation under heavy loads.

Compatibility Check Before Ordering

Verify that your processor is a 10th Gen Intel Core model with an LGA 1200 package; other generations will not fit the socket. Ensure your chassis accepts a standard ATX form factor and that your power supply provides the required CPU and mainboard connectors for the ProCool II interface. Confirm that your cooling solution clears the comprehensive heatsink and heatpipe assembly surrounding the voltage regulators.

Build Integration and Expansion

Three M.2 slots provide high-speed storage expansion while dual Ethernet ports — one 5Gb and one gigabit — handle wired networking. Integrated WiFi 6 AX201 (802.11 ax) adds wireless connectivity without an extra card. The SupremeFX S1220 codec with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III delivers high-fidelity audio. Aura Sync RGB headers and Gen 2 addressable headers allow lighting coordination, and the pre-mounted I/O shield simplifies installation.

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Price $133.99
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Specifications

Processor
ProcessorIntel Core 10th Gen (LGA 1200)
CPU socketLGA 1200

Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the ROG Maximus XII Hero and what must I source myself?

The package includes the motherboard, I/O shield, and original box; all other accessories are not guaranteed.

Which WiFi 6 version is on the board and what does the 201 in AX201 tell me?

The board uses the Intel WiFi 6 AX201 module supporting 802.11 ax.

What does the 14+2 power-stage figure mean when the board is running a 10th Gen Intel Core CPU?

Fourteen Vcore stages plus two auxiliary stages feed the socket through a ProCool II connector for stable delivery under heavy loads.

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