• LGA1151 socket for 6th-gen Intel Core desktop processors.
• Dual DDR4 4133(OC) support.
• Best gaming performance– Impact Power III, 5-Way Optimization with Auto-Tuning, Pro Clock, second-generation T-Topology
• Best gaming audio– champion-level SupremeFX Impact III audio card with intuitive Sonic Studio II.
• Best gaming networking- Best-in-class Intel® Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard and GameFirst technologies.
• Best gaming connectivity-2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO , NVMe U.2 and USB 3.1 Type-A and Type-C for extreme-speed transfers and total compatibility.
• Best gaming protection- Carefully-selected premium components for maximum durability.
• ROG gives you more - More gaming-focused utilities, all free!

Intel LGA1151
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Impact Control III

Start
Reset
Clear CMOS
USB BIOS Flashback

4 x USB 3.0
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with MU-MIMO

U.2
SupremeFX Impact III

ESS ES9023P DAC 2VRMS Headphone Output Sonic SenseAMP NEC De-pop Relay

Intel® I219-V
GameFirst
LANGuard

1 x USB 3.1 Type-A
1 x USB 3.1 Type-C
Powered by Intel USB 3.1 controller

PRO CLOCK

Impact Power III
MicroFine Alloy Chokes
PowIRStage® MOSFETs
10K black metallic capacitors

DDR4 4133+ MHz(OC)
2 DIMM Dual Channel,  XMP Support

System Panel
2 x USB 3.0 ports
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel® Z170 Chipset

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU)

For almost a decade, Republic of Gamers (ROG) has delivered exemplary design and performance to thrill the world's best gamers and PC enthusiasts. But our work has only just begun. With our pimped, pumped and packed Maximus VIII Z170-series motherboards, competitors be warned, gamers get set and enthusiasts prepare to push your limits — ROG is ready to accept all challenges!

Designed and tested for the best compatibility

Case and CPU-cooler compatibility is vital to mini-ITX gamers and enthusiasts, so ROG engineers performed hundreds of tests and modifications to perfect Maximus VIII Impact's layout to ensure maximum compatibility with both mini-ITX case designs and CPU coolers — giving you big confidence to build small!

ZERO HEIGHT ON BACKPLATE AREA

ROG engineers carefully designed Maximus VIII Impact's layout to keep the CPU's blackplate area clear for maximum support.

BEST GAMING AUDIO

You'd never win with your eyes closed, so open your ears up to the best audio for the battlefield! ROG's awesome audio expertise is the result of extensive R&D, and SupremeFX is the crystal-clear result — onboard sound as superior as your gaming rep!

Champion-level audio SupremeFX Impact III

Maximus VIII Impact's onboard audio isn't just good — it's as good as you can get in mini-ITX! You benefit from the best gaming-audio inputs and outputs, with color-coded LEDs to guide to the right audio jacks and a collection of carefully-selected professional-grade audio components, including an ESS® ES9023P digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with Hyperstreamâ„¢ technology, ultra-low-jitter clock, Nichicon capacitors, 2VRMS headphone amp, and Sonic SenseAmp that automatically detects and optimizes any headset (32-600ohms) for purest sound quality. SupremeFX Impact III also features intuitive Sonic Studio II, so you'll apply and enjoy different audio effects for perfect entertainment — plus Perfect Voice noise-cancellation technology for team conversations with total clarity! 

ULTRA-DURABLE GOLD-PLATED AUDIO CONNECTORS

Red/ green/ blue LED color-coded 3.5mm jacks clearly identified in the dark.

SUPERMEFX AUDIO PROCESSOR

Ten DAC channels, simultaneous 7.1-channel playback, independent 2.0-channel, multiple-stream stereo to front-panel outputs, and an EMI cover for purer audio quality.

ESS® ES9023P DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER (DAC)

Creates a perfect balance for top-tier audio clarity capable of -94dB THD.

HIGH-PRECISION CLOCK SOURCE

High-accuracy timing technology ensures ultra-low jitter by preventing fluctuating temperatures.

NICHICON CAPACITORS

Deliver the highest-quality sound resolution and expansion for especially warm and natural audio.

2 VRMS HEADPHONE AMP

Provides the perfect current and voltage for true-to-life tonality and spacious sound imaging.

SONIC SENSEAMP

Automatically detects and optimizes outputs for different headphone impedance (32-600 ohms).

DE-POP RELAY

Dedicated relay eliminates the popping sound when the system is powered on or off, or devices are attached or removed. 

INTUITIVE AUDIO-TUNING SUITE Sonic Studio II

Casting Enhancer

Casting Enhancer improves both streaming and recording audio quality, reducing noise artifacts and stabilizing overall voice volume. It also improves all the rich details and boost bass effect of in-game sounds and music playback.

Perfect Voice

Perfect Voice reduces noise during in-game chat so every teammate is heard, and no command is missed.

Sonic Studio

One-click virtual-surround function emulates 7.1 channels, even through a stereo (2.0-channel) headset. It offers five more superb audio controls, including Reverb, Bass Boost, Equalizer, Voice Clarity and Smart EQ — ensuring that everything you hear sounds just amazing.

BEST GAMING PERFORMANCE

Greater performance means smoother gameplay — and that means more chance to win. With the best overclocking (OC) design, UEFI BIOS and intuitive OC gadget and utility, you'll enjoy unmatched performance — coupled with an exclusive cooling design ensures your system never breaks a sweat.

The finest compact power with a vertical design

IMPACT POWER III

Maximus VIII Impact's completely-digital power architecture is engineered with premium components to provide precise power management and stable overclocking on mini-ITX. Dynamic speed adjustments and intricate manual controls let you the push the processor and memory further than ever — and that means the highest stability and precision!

One click overclock and cooling, done!

GET PERFORMANCE, EFFICIENCY, DIGITAL POWER, FAN CONTROL AND EVEN NETWORKING AND AUDIO TUNING TAILORED FOR YOU — AND THE WAY YOU PLAY!

You don't need to be an expert to max out gaming performance on your Maximus VIII Impact build's gaming performance — because 5-Way Optimization sorts all the complex settings with a click, for instant, highly-controllable performance boosts! Our exclusive technology dynamically optimizes essential aspects of your system based on real-time use, so you get superb CPU performance, everyday energy savings, ultra-stable digital power, cool and quiet fans and even networking and audio settings that are tailored for the apps that you are using. In short, 5-Way Optimization ensures that your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainment, productivity or just about anything else!

Games run swiftly and smoothly with high performance, prioritized bandwidth and vivid sound.
Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing, and ensure extreme cooling efficiency when gaming.
Stutter is eliminated for smooth-running apps, even under heavy loading.
Energy waste is reduced so you'll save money. 

Cooler by design

Fan Xpert 3

Play quieter and cooler with advanced fan controls for the ultimate in undisturbed gaming. With onboard thermal sensors and hardware-level 4-pin/3-pin PWM/DC mode detection, Fan Xpert 3 makes sure every fan achieves the best balance of high cooling performance and low noise, so you enjoy all the performance you demand with none of the racket!

• Auto-Tuning Mode: Scans fan parameters, and all fans with a single click
• Extreme Quite Mode: Reduces CPU fan speed to below the default minimum, for extra-quiet operation and power savings during light loads.
• RPM Fixed Mode: Lowers noise levels to near-0dB silence, allowing to you fix the fan speed.

Asus PRO CLOCK TECHNOLOGY

OC DESIGN

Thought you'd taken overclocking as far as it could go? Meet ASUS Pro Clock, a dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator designed for 6th-generation Intel® processors that ramps BCLK frequencies up to 400MHz or even beyond*. This custom solution works in tandem with the ASUS TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control — providing an exciting new way to boost performance to extremes!

Advantages of ASUS Pro Clock
Reduced boot times
Lower jitter under extreme conditions for higher overclocks
Increased stability under heavy overclocking

BCLK-overclocking range varies according to CPU capabilities, cooling, motherboard support and tuning options.

Ranges up to 650MHz are possible under select conditions  

DDR4 OVERCLOCKING
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

Now you can drive DDR4 memory over 4133 (OC) at one DIMM per channel — and that means the best-ever gaming performance from your Maximus VIII Impact! Exceptional engineering has created optimized trace layouts, providing superb memory-overclocking capabilities on mini-ITX.

Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS

The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more gorgeous. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way, quickly and easily.

EZ Flash 3

Flash the latest BIOS via the internet, and from within the BIOS.

SMART

Check up your storages devices' Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (SMART) logs to gauge reliability, and even determine if they're about to fail.

EZ Tuning Wizard– OC and RAID

Select your hardware and apply different scenarios to tune system performance, or streamline your RAID configuration for faster data retrieval and backups!

My Favorites

Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.

EZ mode

Intuitive graphical fan control

Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse

EZ XMP

Improve your DRAM performance with a click

SATA Information

View SATA port details for easy device recognition

Fast Clock Adjustment

Use mouse controls to change the time and date

Advanced Mode

GPU POST

Automatically detect selected ASUS graphics cards to view detailed information

Secure Erase

Restore your SSDs to factory-fresh condition

Last Modified Log

Track last change and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive.

SATA Port Renaming

Rename SATA ports for easy identification

USB UEFI BIOS Flashback

Refresh your BIOS in a flash, even when the system is off

SPEED YOUR GAME LOADS RAMCache

ROG's uniquely-intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds, getting to work the moment it's activated. RAMCache turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times to stratospheric levels, and minimizes risk of data loss!

BEST GAMING CONNECTIVITY

Maximus VIII Impact accelerates every connection, with the fastest 802.11ac MU-MIMO Wi-Fi, the latest USB 3.1 Type-C and the newest U.2 socket for lightning-speed NVM Express devices — kicking every game into top gear!

2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO

Maximus VIII Impact has next-level 802.11ac Wi-Fi with 2x2 dual-band 2.4/5GHz antennas for up to 867Mbit/s* transfer speeds — and the very latest Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) technology to ensure that every connected user** experiences the best wireless and online speeds!

Actual speed varies, and Wi-Fi hotspot feature operates at 802.11a/b/g/n. Windows 10 does not currentlysupport Wi-Fi hotspot functionality.
Requires MU-MIMO-ready client.

Join the NVMe revolution with built-in U.2 connector

Unlock the full potential of your storage with NVM Express (NVMe), the revolutionary specification that lets your SSDs scream at top speed. Just attach your drive to the built-in U.2 connector with plug-and-play ease to experience data-transfer speeds of up to 32Gbit/s — and free up a PCIe slot for another expansion card! 

Fultimate USB 3.1 Speed with Type-C on board

ASUS Maximus VIII Impact is engineered with the latest Intel® USB 3.1 controller for 16Gbit/s total USB 3.1 bandwidth! With both USB 3.1 Type-A and reversible USB 3.1 Type-C ports for compatibility and convenience, you'll experience data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbit/s — or twice as fast USB 3.0. USB 3.1 is completely backward-compatible with your existing USB devices, and you'll be all set for USB 3.1's breakneck speeds. And ASUS-exclusive USB 3.1 Boost technology automatically accelerates USB 3.1 performance even further!

BEST GAMING NETWORKING

Lag means lost frags, so Maximus VIII Impact motherboards deliver the sucker punch of superior hardware and software — letting you focus on the game, while your ROG rig lands lag a knock-out blow!

MORE THROUGHPUT AND LESS PROCESSING EQUALS FASTER ONLINE PLAY

INTEL ETHERNET

ROG features the very latest Intel® Ethernet (I219-V) for faster, smoother gaming — always. Intel's LAN has the serious double advantage of reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput, so there's more power for your game and your gameplay. 

PUMPED-UP THROUGHPUT
BEST SURGE PROTECTION
LANGUARD

LANGuard means safer, more reliable connections for your battles! Advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounting processes join forces to protect your Maximus VIII Impact motherboard's connection and deliver pumped-up throughput, plus electrostatically-guarded and surge-protected components (ESD Guards) for 1.9X-greater tolerance to static electricity and 2.5X-greater protection (up to 15KV) against surges! 

TEAM UP TO BANISH LAG
GAMEFIRST IV BETA

GameFirst IV Beta optimizes network traffic for faster, lag-free online gaming — and now we've added Multi-Gate Teaming to team all your networks for maximum bandwidth and the smoothest-ever gameplay. You'll also enjoy all-new Intelligent mode, which automatically compiles a database by parsing new app data to ensure that every game is optimized for the best performance. 

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