ASUS Maximus VI Impact Intel® Z87 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX

  • Brand : ASUS
  • Product name : Maximus VI Impact
  • Product code : 90MB0FT0-M0MAY0
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  • Long product name ASUS Maximus VI Impact Intel® Z87 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX :

    Intel Z87, Socket 1150, 2xDIMM DDR3, mini-PCIe/PCIe, 4xSATA3, Raid, 8-ch, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, Mini ITX

  • ASUS Maximus VI Impact Intel® Z87 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX :

    Maximus VI Impact
    Mini-ITX Z87 gaming board from ROG with amazing audio, incredible power management and flexible next-generation connectivity.
    - GA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel®Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium® / Celeron® Processors;
    - Intel® Z87 Express Chipset;
    - Impact Power - Compact dynamo of full-scale power;
    - SupremeFX Impact - Blade of sound adds striking game audio;
    - Sonic Radar - Scan and detect to dominate;
    - mPCIe Combo II + Wi-Fi 802.11ac/Bluetooth 4.0 - Extra connections with new gen support;
    - GameFirst II + Intel LAN - Put Your Frags First;
    - RAMDisk - Double up on speed with RAM.

    ROG hits the road with mini-ITX - size is no longer any indicator of performance
    They said it couldn’t be done, but ROG’s devoted crew of designers and engineers has finally delivered on the dream of a proper mini-ITX gaming board. Fans of LAN parties and gaming tournaments love to make a strong impression — and that’s why more gamers choose Maximus VI Impact. Balancing great performance with excellent stability, power efficiency and thermal innovation, Maximus VI Impact fits in highly elegant and portable home-theater PC (HTPC) and Shuttle-style compact cases while retaining ROG’s renowned cachet – so being a champion is more flexible than ever. or couch-bound living room champion becomes easier than ever.

    Designed and tested for the best compatibility
    Case and CPU-cooler compatibility is extremely important for mini-ITX gamers and enthusiasts. That’s why ROG has performed hundreds of tests and modifications to perfect Maximus VI Impact’s layout to ensure maximum compatibility with both mini-ITX chassis designs and CPU coolers.

    Installation washers included
    For convenience and the widest backplate compatibility, Maximus VI Impact includes four installation washers.

    Zero height on backplate area
    ROG designers carefully designed the Maximus VI Impact’s layout to keep the CPU’s blackplate area clear, allowing better support.

    Compact dynamo of full-scale power
    ROG engineers have reshaped Extreme Engine Digi+ III with Impact Power with a vertical design, so now you can benefit from precise power management and stable overclocking on mini-ITX – you get same best-quality components and vaunted overvolting and overclocking flexibility you expect from any ROG motherboard.

    Blade of sound adds striking 115dB SNR (signal-to-noise ratio) audio
    Experience outstanding 115dB signal-to-noise ratio audio on mini-ITX from the included SupremeFX Impact sound card – and keep the PCIe x16 slot free for an amazing graphics card.

    Dual-differential design with four operational amplifiers
    Exclusive differential circuit design plus four op-amps for the rear and front-panel headphone output sockets ensures lossless multi-channel gaming audio with exceptional clarity and fidelity, regardless of which port you choose to use. The audiophile-grade Texas Instruments LM4562 op-amp also boosts high-end headphone enjoyment with up to 600ohm impedance, finer detail and stronger bass.

    Analog signals from the SupremeFX audio chip are split into two identical but opposing phases via intricate PCB logic. The high-fidelity operational amplifier (op-amp) then combines them while filtering out noise and interference, providing a clear audio stream with double the intensity.

    Amplify your audio
    This brand-new, ROG-exclusive technology forwards a stereo audio stream straight to your speakers — when your PC is turned off. Just connect an audio-playing device to the mic-in jack and let the music play.

    The benefits of Music PnP:
    - No-hassle — hook-up with a 3.5mm jack cable;
    - No power — power-saving with your PC off;
    - No waiting — your speakers will pump instantly.

    Upgraded noise cancellation
    Simple and effective technology greatly improves internet calls (VoIP) with crystal-clear communications and no additional array microphones needed.

    Noise gate
    Exclusive digital signal processing removes noise during pauses in speech and other periods of silence.

    Noise reduction
    Spectral-subtraction algorithm analyzes and determines the amount of ambient noise to be countered.

    Extra connections with M.2 (NGFF) support
    The next evolution of the mPCIe Combo card gives you even better expandability with the latest standards in connectivity and easy install. You get mini PCI Express 2.0 plus USB 2.0 with an included dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0 module, powered by ASUS-exclusive Wi-Fi GO! Remote and Wi-Fi Engine, which maximize performance for better experiences. It’s an instant upgrade to the fastest wireless right on your desktop. All without having to sacrifice a PCI Express slot!

    The compact but versatile mPCIe Combo II further future-proofs your build with M.2 (NGFF, Next Generation Form Factor) connectivity for SSDs. M.2 is a fast and power-efficient standard that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA, designed to optimize SSD performance. mPCIe Combo II works with your high speed M.2 SSDs and makes the most of their potential, helping you reduce load times to run your OS and games even faster.

    One click for better performance, efficiency, digital power control, reduced noise, and improved cooling
    Starting with the Turbo Processing Unit (TPU), 4-Way Optimization performs Auto Tuning, which automatically overclocks the CPU to within ~95% of its potential, a process that typically could take up to 2 days to manually overclock. Auto Tuning is even able to overclock 2 cores at a time, and can configured to prioritize either multiplier (default) or BLCK if desired.

    The process then moves to the Energy Processing Unit (EPU), which customizes power saving profiles for periods of light use or idle states. Within this module are options to set a TDP cap for low power scenarios, as well as selectively shut off SATA and USB ports when idling.

    Next, DIGI+ VRM optimizes digital power settings to take full advantage of the CPU's built-in digital power delivery, creating a more precise and stable overclocking experience through OCP and LLC presets.

    Finally, Fan Xpert 2 tests and calibrates each individual case fan connected to your motherboard to create selectable cooling profiles that can be further customized upon completion. The ability to assign customized fan curves and/or all-or-nothing temperature thresholds to profiles is also included.

    In-game sound visualization overlay
    Dedicated to FPS gamers, Sonic Radar is a stealthy overlay that shows you what opponents and teammates are up to. Gunshots, footsteps, and call-outs appear with precise directioning via the on-screen radar. Includes a hotkey that allows you to switch sound detection focus for specific effects within games, and intuitive settings that provide greater gaming experiences:

    Four optimized game presets: three fine-tuned presets based on major FPS games, plus one general preset, all ready for your arena of engagement.

    Six key sound effects detected: visualize major game sound effects to help you complete your mission every time.

    Most award-winning in segment
    The new ROG UEFI BIOS includes a Last Modified feature that records recent changes. And to make sure you never forget a tuning idea, the in-BIOS Quick Note is perfect for jotting down memos and system details. It sure beats easily-misplaced paper notes! There’s also F4 My Favorites and Shortcuts for easy access to the BIOS features you need most, and you can even adjust boot logo size. The new BIOS also lets you name individual SATA ports so you can easily identify them to save time when defining boot sequences and other drive-related settings.

    With ROG Pulse, a cool flashing ROG logo indicates system activity, and very importantly, the helpful SSD Secure Erase has been added, restoring SSD speed from inside the BIOS and with no need for less compatible third party utilities. Click the upper right tab to learn more.

    Recover lost performance. Back to high speed
    SSD performance degrades with time due to overwrite action. ROG is the world’s first motherboard brand to integrate SSD Secure Erase into UEFI BIOS for better compatibility and easier use, offering the best removal method to completely delete all data on an SSD to recover lost performance and restore factory speeds.

    Don’t waste your RAM: 20X faster storage than SSD!
    ROG RAMDisk easily turns RAM into superfast temporary storage to accelerate operating system performance and reduce load times. It can use up to 80% of available system memory, and accesses files without relocating them to protect data integrity and minimize accidental corruption. To do this, the utility creates junction points which serve as quick links between files and RAM storage. All files are automatically saved and restored to their specific locations on hard drives when you turn your PC off, then go back to RAM when you power on again.

    Less lag for more win
    Combines superior hardware with intuitive software to control your gaming experience, intelligently lowering pings and prioritizing bandwidth.

    The best protection from viruses and spyware Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for individual users and home offices. It is based on advanced antivirus technologies. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is renowned for malicious program detection rates that are among the industry's highest.

    The real tool for optical and virtual discs
    DAEMON Tools Pro offers essential functionality to backup CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs. It converts optical media into virtual discs and emulates devices to work with the virtual copies. DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data, music, video and photo collections on a PC, notebook or netbook.

    Whole new design of CPU-Z
    ROG CPU-Z is a customized ROG version authorized by CPUID. It has the same functionality and credibility as the original version, with a unique design. Use the whole new look of ROG CPU-Z to truly report your CPU related information and your uniqueness.

    Dynamic timing adjustments, DRAM efficiency gauge
    When changing DRAM settings in BIOS, it always takes time for the system to reboot. Worry no more! With Mem TweakIt, you can do DRAM tuning in real-time and view your DRAM efficiency score.

    Intel® LGA1150 4th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors Ready
    This motherboard supports Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package, with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMM) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.

    Intel® Z87 Express Chipset
    The Intel® Z87 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design that supports socket LGA1150 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, Z87 provides a maximum 6 USB 3.0 ports and 6 SATA 6Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval. Moreover, the Intel® Z87 Express Chipset also supports iGPU functions, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphics performance.

  • Short summary description ASUS Maximus VI Impact Intel® Z87 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX :

    ASUS Maximus VI Impact, Intel, LGA 1150 (Socket H3), Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®, DDR3-SDRAM, 16 GB, DIMM

  • Long summary description ASUS Maximus VI Impact Intel® Z87 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX :

    ASUS Maximus VI Impact. Processor manufacturer: Intel, Processor socket: LGA 1150 (Socket H3), Compatible processor series: Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®. Supported memory types: DDR3-SDRAM, Maximum internal memory: 16 GB, Memory slots type: DIMM. Supported storage drive interfaces: SATA III, RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 10. Maximum resolution: 4096 x 2160 pixels. Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet, LAN controller: Intel® I217-V, Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Specs
Processor
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor socket LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Compatible processor series Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memory
Supported memory types DDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots 2
Memory slots type DIMM
Memory channels Dual-channel
Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds 1333, 1600, 1800, 1866, 2000, 2200, 2400, 2600, 2666, 2800, 3000 MHz
Maximum internal memory 16 GB
Supported memory module capacities 8GB
Unbuffered memory
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive interfaces SATA III
RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics
On-board graphics card
Maximum resolution 4096 x 2160 pixels
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors 1
Number of SATA III connectors 4
Front panel audio connector
ATX Power connector (24-pin)
CPU fan connector
Number of chassis fan connectors 3
TPM connector
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 2.0 ports quantity 4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1

Rear panel I/O ports
eSATA ports quantity 1
HDMI ports quantity 1
DisplayPorts quantity 1
Headphone outputs 1
Microphone in
S/PDIF out port
Network
Ethernet LAN
Ethernet interface type Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controller Intel® I217-V
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standards 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version 4.0
Features
Motherboard chipset Intel® Z87
Audio output channels 7.1 channels
Component for PC
Motherboard form factor mini ITX
Motherboard chipset family Intel
Power source type ATX
Windows operating systems supported Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64
Expansion slots
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots 1
Mini PCI Express slots 1
BIOS
BIOS type UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size 64 Mbit
ACPI version 5.0
Clear CMOS button
Weight & dimensions
Width 170 mm
Depth 170 mm
Packaging content
Cables included SATA
Drivers included
Other features
Quick installation guide
Reviews
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2018-02-26 03:03:46
Average rating:91
Uk has collected 76 expert reviews for ASUS Maximus VI Impact Intel® Z87 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX and the average expert rating is 91 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
pinoyunboxing.com
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ocaholic.ch.english
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In our comparison tables, meanwhile you find benchmark values regarding 43 recent Z97 and Z87 motherboards. Furthermore we do not comment the benchmark values. The idea and also the goal is to present to you a market overview which helps you choose the ri...
thepcenthusiast.com
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2018-02-26 03:03:45
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Mini-ITX motherboards are becoming more and more popular nowadays. However, unlike the micro-ATX or full ATX motherboards, mini-ITX boards tend to become limited in terms of features and capabilities. Usually mini ITX motherboards are just entry level or...
  • Based on my experience with the Asus Maximus VI Impact, there is no doubt that Asus has brought high performance computing into a smaller form factor. It's true that the Impact might be limited in terms of connectivity options, SATA ports, PCIE slots and...
hardwarecanucks.com
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2018-02-26 03:03:45
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The ASUS Maximus VI Impact motherboard is only one of the few mini ITX motherboards that targets enthusiasts and overclockers but it does come with a high price...
  • When it comes to expectations for ITX motherboards, expectations are understandably low. If history was any indication the ASUS Maximus VI Impact would have over promised and under delivered, mostly due to an extremely small footprint constraining capa...
uk.hardware.info
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2018-02-26 03:03:45
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To assemble a powerful PC you no longer need an oversized desktop chassis. With a mini-ITX motherboard and Intel Haswell processor you can build a powerful yet compact PC capable of running any game. We tested a total of 13 Haswell ITX boards. Even a...
back2gaming.com
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2018-02-26 03:03:46
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We've had plenty of ITX motherboards pass by the labs and we've always wanted to see these board makers add ITX entries into their enthusiast lines. A recent release from GIGABYTE isn't quite what we were expecting but ASUS delivered and that's just what...
  • When building an ITX system, it's usually a 2-way street: you either build an HTPC for multimedia, light browsing or torrenting or you build a powerhouse gaming rig you can easily carry between rooms in your house. The path you choose primarily dictates t...
chip.com.my
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2018-02-26 03:03:46
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When it comes to gaming rigs, many gamers still believe that bigger is better. Well, that is true to a certain extent as a larger rig gives them more space, which translates to higher-end components that are usually larger in size. But this trend has been...
  • Compact size, SupremeFX Impact, mPCIe Combo II, Impact Power...
  • Space constrains, Price...
  • It may be half the size of its Maximus VI brethren but the Maximus VI Impact delivers performance that is on-par with them and that is just very impressive. However, one thing that may cause consumers to take a step back from picking this board up is its...
Bit-Tech.net
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2018-02-26 03:03:46
Average rating:90
Click to enlarge Every now and then we get to look at products that make our ears deaf to the cries coming from our wallets and are so swoon-worthy that they make every other product in their category, in this case mini-ITX motherboards, pale in c...
  • There's no getting away from the fact that the Maximus VI Impact is pricey, however the cash you'll splash is, in all honesty, the only bad thing about this motherboard. It looks stunning, is dripping with features, is fast at stock speed and when over...
hardwareheaven.com
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2018-02-26 03:03:46
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For some time now ASUS haven't been shy to release a wide range of boards for each socket/CPU. In fact some of their product families are well into the double digits in terms of different models. Size, features, price, performance... all can be tweaked...
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