Testseek.co.uk have collected 60 expert reviews of the Asus ROG Maximus 9 Hero and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus ROG Maximus 9 Hero.
January 2017
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60 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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1254 Reviews
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The editors liked
Desirable monochrome theme
Features twin RGB headers
Excellent performance
Excellent for overclocking
Arrives with USB 3.1 header
Uses strengthened PCI Express slots
Extra advanced/overclocking buttons
Plenty of fan headers
Features dualM.2
Capab
12-phase DIGI+ VRM
3D Printing friendly design
Attractive Aura RGB lighting system
BIOS Flashback
Eight hybrid fan headers with overcurrent and overvoltage protection
Excellent stock power consumption
Exemplary SupremeFX audio
Good storage results
Excellent basic overclocking
Several additional features for advanced overclocking
Eight 4pin fan headers
Plus a breakout header for a fourfan adapter
Supports nextgen USB 3.1 frontpanel connections
CMOS clear switch
Impressive performance
Plenty of rear connections
Very strong feature set
Looks good and performs well
Sits at a better value price point than most Maximus IX Z270 boards
Virtually a direct replacement to the premium Z170 Maximus VIII Hero Alpha (but better)
One of the best value Z270 motherboards a
The editors didn't like
HDMI 1.4 rather than 2.0
Lack of USB 3.1 on back panel
No U.2 ports
AIDA64 memory bandwidth could be faster
Lighting is a bit subdued compared to rival offerings
Thunderbolt 3 support expected given the product’s high-end positioning
Rock solid stability, Great performance, Fastest Z270 motherboard we've tested, Aura Sync LEDs, Easy to use BIOS, EZ Tuning for easy overclocking
None whatsoever, Final Thoughts, Frankly speaking, the Asus ROG Maximus IX Hero is in our mind, the best Z270 based gaming motherboard you can buy sub USD $250. The board is absolutely feature-packed and the performance is just astounding. TAKE MY MONEY P
Frankly speaking, the Asus ROG Maximus IX Hero is in our mind, the best Z270 based gaming motherboard you can buy sub USD $250. The board is absolutely feature-packed and the performance is just astounding. TAKE MY MONEY Please! 5 6 7 8 9...
The Maximus IX Hero is a bit more price attractive, but still is at that 269 USD/Euro. it is a lot of money that you have to pay for a motherboard these days. However if you are into the design, ASUS might have a very attractive product for you here. The...
Published: 2017-01-08, Author: Bruno , review by: reviewstudio.net
UEFI interface, performance, overclocking, power consumption, accessories
price
After testing Asus Strix Z270G Gaming and Maximus IX Formula, I chose to get Maximus IX Hero for a spin. I made this choice with the idea that I got boards from the Strix segment and the upper side of ROG series, so I decided to go for the middle.Maximus...
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Published: 2017-01-08, Author: Tomas , review by: hw4all.com
First, a few words about the new PCH. Obviously, the urgent need to issue a new series of core logic was not, but now every opportunity to attract customers into the store, no way such a decision and acts. The only thing that could offer developers, – Int...
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Published: 2017-01-03, Author: Tom , review by: overclock3d.net
We've been using and abusing the Maximus IX Hero since launch, and it has never once let us down.The ASUS Maximus range has long been a benchmark for quality and the latest z270 iteration, the Maximus IX, continues this fine trend. Like all ASUS motherboa...
Unlike the new GIGABYTE AORUS brand, which doesnt have a long standing reputation to uphold, the Republic of Gamers motherboard series has been viewed as the gold standard for over a decade. As a result, not only do we expect more from ROG models, but we...
Today, everything is about features when it comes to this continuous battle between different motherboards in the market; and to provide the best for their target consumers, these motherboard creators continue to produce models that include a lot of featu...
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Published: 2017-02-09, Author: Muhammad , review by: pokde.net
Solid build quality, Robust and responsive UEFI BIOS, Excellent overclocking headroom, Two M.2 slots with support for Intel Optane Memory, Memory OC supports up to 4133MHz speeds, Free CableMod coupon, EZ Tuning Wizard on UEFI, Overclocking buttons and sw
No built-in WiFi module
ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero did an excellent job in overclocking compare to the rest Intel Z270 I reviewed before and it features are really worth for an investment...
Abstract: A few months ago, we ditched our 2-year old desktop setup with a far superior set of components from ASUS Republic of Gamers. It was a complete overhaul, but a worthy investment and upgrade since we wanted to create quality streams and maximize our produc...
Excellent build quality, Rich BIOS options, Great looks
No U.2 connector
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS IX Hero Motherboard ReviewIt all about features in this impending battle of motherboards and with the new Kaby Lake processors promising no noticeable gains in terms of overall performance, motherboard makers are pressed to compete by inc...
