Name: ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero LGA1700 ATX Gaming Motherboard
Brand: ASUS
SKU: ASRMZ690H
Price: 599.99 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.1 (7 reviews)

ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero LGA1700 ATX Gaming Motherboard

ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero

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Buy: ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero LGA1700 ATX Gaming Motherboard Accessories: I/O Module, Expansion Ports: DisplayPort, Ethernet, HDMI, PCIe, Thunderbolt, USB-C, Internal Interface: PCIe, Series Compatibility: Desktop

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The ROG Maximus Z690 Hero is a quintessential strand of the Republic of Gamers DNA, replete with high-octane components to satisfy users who seek an introduction to the enthusiast-grade Maximus line. Its arsenal of cooling, power delivery and connectivity stands ready to handle whatever the latest 12th Gen Intel Core processors throw at it. And with its new animated Polymo lighting display on the I/O cover that dazzles with vibrant RGB logos and patterns, the ROG Maximus Z690 Hero has the looks to match its leverage.Intelligent MotherboardIntelligent software solutions help ensure that your system performs at its best. The latest ASUS AI-powered enhancements span four pillars of performance, including overclocking, cooling, networking and onboard audio, making advanced tweaks and optimization accessible to new recruits and savvy PC DIY veterans alike.AI OverclockingTuning is now faster and smarter than ever before. ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration and push each system to its limits.AI CoolingBalance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click. A proprietary ASUS algorithm reduces unnecessary system noise by monitoring CPU temperatures and dynamically adjusting fans to optimal speeds.AI NetworkingGameFirst VI optimizes networking performance by allocating bandwidth in real time based on application usage scenarios and corresponding learning algorithms.Two-Way AI Noise CancelationThis utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce over 500 million types of background noise from incoming or outgoing audio, helping ensure crystal-clear communication in games or calls.Power SolutionPerformanceWith tailored power delivery and support for the latest high-performance memory, ROG Maximus Z690 Hero easily handles the demands of Intel Alder Lake-S processors. It features an intelligent VRM design that's rated for 90 amps, plus carefully selected components and memory layout optimizations to cater to enthusiasts looking to create a battle-ready rig with balanced performance.Teamed Power ArchitectureToday's CPU architectures place incredible demands on motherboard power design by transitioning from deep power-saving modes, going from lower-power mode to full load in an instant. The latestROG VRM architecture rises to the challenge by utilizing teamed power stages to rapidly swing current, while maintaining exemplary thermal performance.A brief historyASUS became the first manufacturer to implement phase-doublers with the A8N32-SLI Deluxe motherboard, back in 2005. The board's VRM was lauded for elegantly overcoming the power handling capabilities of components that were available at the time while also reducing voltage ripple. Those benefits led to phase-doublers becoming universally accepted in the industry, and they are still used for similar purposes today.A shift in CPU demandsHowever, today's CPUs now pack more cores than their predecessors, and the latest instruction sets allow them to crunch computationally dense workloads at an incredible pace. In addition, they consume less power at idle and can transition between load states much more quickly. These improvements necessitate a re-evaluation of power-design priorities because phase-doublers add a propagation delay that hampers transient response.Bucking the trendFortunately, the latest integrated power components can handle higher currents than the devices of yesteryear, making it possible to implement a simple circuit topology that isn't hamstrung by the processing lag of phase-doublers. That's why ROG Maximus Z690 Hero utilizes teamed power stages to deliver higher burst current per phase, while maintaining the thermal performance of phase-doubled designs.Thermal performanceEach VRM component serves a specific purpose. PWM controllers and phase-doublers control the circuit, and the power stages do the heavy lifting from an electrical and thermal standpoint. That's why ROG Maximus Z690 Hero utilizes 16 power stages. The power stage sits at the top of Infineon's lineup and features a low RDSON to reduce switching and conduction losses, helping to improve overall thermal headroom.High-quality components8+8-pin ProCool II power connectorsTwo ProCool connectors ensure a snug and reliable connection to the EPS 12V power lines.20+1 power stagesThe VRM features 20+1 power stages, each rated to handle 90 amps.MicroFine alloy chokesEach power stage is accompanied by a high-permeability alloy-core choke rated to handle 45 amps.10K black metallic capacitorsInput and output filtering is provided by solid-polymer capacitors rated to last thousands of hours at high operating temperatures.MemoryDDR5 Overclocking strengthComprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of ROG motherboards. For DDR5, the Maximus Z690 lineup breaks performance limits by providing a stacked suite of overclocking parameters for not only high-speed kits, but even entry-level memory modules that have a locked power management IC (PMIC).&#149; A dedicated circuit on the motherboard safely circumvents DDR5 memory PMIC restrictions, allowing you to step past the default 1.1-volt limit and push frequency and timings to the max&#149; Ordinarily, a restricted PMIC that has been unlocked requires the system to be fully power-cycled each time memory voltage is adjusted. ROG motherboards leverage onboard hardware and firmware to cleverly work around this irksome limitation, enabling voltage adjustments to be applied through the same soft system-reset process employed for previous generations of DDR memoryCoolingTop-level PC performance demands exceptional cooling. The ROG Maximus Z690 Hero is armed with robust VRM and chipset heatsinks that provide the perfect balance of mass and surface area for heat dissipation. Load up with an AIO or custom cooling loop paired with your choice of fans to keep thermals under complete control.Cooler by DesignVRM and aluminum I/O heatsinkA VRM heatsink on the MOSFETs and chokes is connected to the aluminum I/O cover via an embedded heatpipe to increase mass and surface area for dissipation.M.2 heatsinksThree dedicated heatsinks keep up to three M.2 drives in the optimum operating temperature range for consistent performance and reliability.L-shaped heatpipeAn L-shaped heatpipe allows for rapid and even heat transfer from the VRM.High-conductivity thermal padA high-quality thermal pad improves overall heat transfer from the system by bridging the heat generated by the power stages to the heatsink.M.2 backplatesDual M.2 slots feature backplate blocks that ensure high-performance drives deliver peak performance, even when airflow is restricted.Chipset heatsinkA dedicated chipset heatsink draws heat away to maintain optimum operating temperatures.HeadersThermal ManagementROG Maximus Z690 Hero features the most comprehensive cooling options ever.Multiple temperature sourcesEach header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling, and all settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or UEFI.4-pin PWM/DC fan headers and ASUS HYDRANODEEvery onboard header auto-detects any PWM or DC fan, with three chassis fan headers offering ASUS HYDRANODE support.AIO pumpA dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.ROG Water-Cooling ZoneDual water-temperature headers and a flow-rate header feed information straight into the AI Suite utility, allowing you to track coolant temperatures and the flow rate of the entire loop.Water pump+A dedicated header can supply over 3 amps to a high-performance PWM or DC water pumps.Water in/outA dedicated header enables monitoring of temperatures at the input/output points of any component.Water flowA dedicated header enables constant monitoring of flow rate throughout the entire loop.ConnectivityThe latest connectivity solutions - WiFi 6E, PCIe 5.0 and two Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports - empower supersmooth networking and blisteringly fast file transfers. And for enthusiasts looking for high-fidelity audio, the SupremeFX ALC4082 codec takes gaming immersion to a whole new level while also saving a PCIe slot.NetworkingIntel WiFi 6E (Gig+)Onboard WiFi 6E technology takes advantage of the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz band, providing up to three times the bandwidth of the 5 GHz band and up to seven 160 MHz bands to deliver ultrafast wireless networking speeds along with improved capacity and better performance in dense wireless environments.Intel 2.5 Gb EthernetOnboard Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with speeds that are 2.5 times faster than standard Ethernet connections for speedy file transfers, smooth lag-free gaming and high-res video streaming.USB PortsUSB 3.2 Gen 2X2 Type-C Front Panel Connecter With Quick Charge 4+USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 adds an additional lane that can boost Type-C data transfers with speeds of up to 20 Gbps. The port also features Quick Charge 4+ technology that can quickly charge devices up to 60 W with a PCIe power supply cable plugged into the nearby 6-pin connector.

Asus has good technicians and it was my turn who doesn't know how to do his job.

The technician damage my motherboard and the technician say I send the motherboard whit that damage, I don't go loose my time to send something whit a damaged. Why Asus no take care of the costumer?

Asus has a good reputationsus

Best mobo no1. Been using asus for 15 years now!! I love their product !!! Asus 4 life!! Good quality product

Z690 Maximus hero

I am continually impressed with the quality and value in my purchase. I am not sure that I will ever fully utilize its capability

limitations are not an issue

Actually have z790 hero. Great motherboard. Solid VRM and overclock. PCI 5.0....Great BIOS as well. Stable!

Great

Bought this to build my first gaming PC with my son. I have no comparisons to make, but building the PC from this board seemed very simple. For the most part everything was labeled well and assembled as expected. The BIOS needed to be updated to recognize the RAM we used, but after figuring this out was a pretty easy process with the update bios button on the back. The motherboard allows use of the most modern components available (as of Dec. 2022). Not sure if this is motherboard specific, but the armory crate app that monitors most components of the PC when running is very helpful. There were two pin slots that had slightly bent pins. I did not need them so it didn't matter, and even so would imagine I could bend back into place if needed. There were also several pin connectors included that I'm sure are helpful but I did not know what they were for (the only one that came into play was a connector for the power switch/reset/led buttons that we figured out after the fact). All in all very happy with this purchase and am definitely inclined to use ASUS products in the future.

Great as far as I know

This board has high performance and high stability. Very Happy. I works with my 12 gen I9 and 3080ti perfect.

Great Mother Board

Fast Board Excellent Features

Did have to send Board in for replacement due to recall However ASUS was fast whole process only took a week

ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero LGA1700 ATX Gaming Motherboard

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