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ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA

ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA

Intel Z270 ATX gaming motherboard with water-cooling features, Aura Sync RGB LEDs, DDR4 4133MHz, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, dual M.2 and USB 3.1 Type-A/C

  • LGA1151 socket for 7th/ 6th -gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors
  • CrossChill EK II and Water Cooling Zone: Keep your system cool when the action heats up
  • Aura Sync RGB LED: Stunning synchronized effects and two Aura 4-pin RGB-strip headers
  • SupremeFX: Exclusive new codec plus intuitive Sonic Studio III and Sonic Radar III
  • 5-Way Optimization: One-click system-wide overclocking.
  • Best gaming networking: Intel® Gigabit Ethernet, 2x2 802.11ac MU-MIMO Wi-Fi , LANGuard and GameFirst technologies
  • Best gaming durability: ROG RGB Armor, pre-mounted I/O shield and premium components
  • Best gaming connectivity: Front-panel USB 3.1, dual M.2 and both USB 3.1 Type-A and Type-C

Gold Award

The ASUS Maximus IX Formula is certainly worthy of its price if you have use for the hardware features, the biggest being its EK II water block system. We love the red, black, and gun metal theme, although we may be a bit biased.

Editor's Choice

I’m happy to award the ASUS ROG Maximus IX Formula the Proclockers “Editor’s Choice” award. For the enthusiast that must have the best of the best, look no further than the ASUS Maximus IX Formula.

Recommended

“This expensive board comes with many features that most builders just won’t require, but extreme gamers and tweakers will appreciate everything that Asus has done to make this board feel near-bulletproof. It’s rapid in benchmarks, too, so it’s worth the cash if you need a suitably muscular motherboard.”

Extreme

“The point with the Formula, though, is that everything you need is included in the box to create an awesome water-cooled PC - Gigabyte's similar offerings cost more and the next step up in the ROG range - the Extreme, costs a lot more. It might demand a large chunk of your wallet, but if you want a motherboard that's water-cooling ready and tops the charts in most of our tests, you won't be disappointed with the Formula.”

Performance

“Speaking of running quickly, wow these things are absolute monsters... In addition to the high CPU overclocking the Maximus IX also managed to run with 4000 MHz memory at the same time, something which pretty much puts them in a class of their own. If you're in the market to bust some overclocking records with the latest i7-7700K then the ASUS ROG offerings are a real good place to start. The quality of the BIOS aids this too. The ASUS ROG team who work on their BIOS have had plenty of experience and it shows, with both the Code and the Formula working perfectly straight out the box.”

Worth Buying

“A watercooling-tailored motherboard with an innovative feature-set, the Maximus IX Formula is another well-executed Republic of Gamers product.”

Excellent Hardware

Excellent Hardware Award

Test Winner

Pretty much everything in the Asus is top of the line

Winner

As we wrap up this shootout, there can only be one winner and the board that balances the best performance, features, price and usability is the ASUS ROG Maximus IX Formula.

8.5 out of 10

As we wrap up this shootout, there can only be one winner and the board that balances the best performance, features, price and usability is the ASUS ROG Maximus IX Formula.

Overclockable

There can only be one winner and the board that balances the best performance, features, price and usability is the ASUS ROG Maximus IX Formula.

Best Performance

It is also helped along by its strong gaming and overclocking performance, so you know it more than delivers on what you'd expect from a board in this price bracket.

Editor's Choice

With the Maximus IX Formula, ASUS outdoes itself with the Aura RGB LED lighting scheme, Wi-Fi ac, USB-C front panel connectors, new SupremeFX codec, and a slew of features aimed at gamers.

9.5 out of 10

With the Maximus IX Formula, ASUS outdoes itself with the Aura RGB LED lighting scheme, Wi-Fi ac, USB-C front panel connectors, new SupremeFX codec, and a slew of features aimed at gamers.

Original Design

The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA features effective looks and high build quality

Excellent hardware

The ASUS Maximus IX Formula offers extensive overclocking capabilities and good functionality. Its overall performance is very high. It is stable and efficient, too

Best choice

The ASUS ROG Maximus IX Formula can please you with its excellent build quality, beautiful exterior, and overclocking capabilities

Recommended

The ASUS ROG Maximus IX Formula can please you with its excellent build quality, beautiful exterior, and overclocking capabilities

Editor's choice

The АSUS ROG Maximus IX Formula has inherited all the best features of the previous generation of Maximus mainboards such as the excellent integrated audio, ROG Armor, and the water-block to cool the CPU voltage regulator module

Tested by overclockers.ru

The ASUS ROG Maximus IX Formula is unique in being the perfect match for a custom liquid cooling system

Best for Overclocking

The ASUS ROG Maximus IX Formula is an excellent evolutionary step compared to the previous Formula. Not only has it got updated design but also new and useful functionality

Best Design

The ASUS ROG Maximus IX Formula is an excellent evolutionary step compared to the previous Formula. Not only has it got updated design but also new and useful functionality

Best Performance

FORMULA 有著帥氣的盔甲、良好的水冷支援性、極致超頻效能與創新的一體式 I/O 設計，效能表現相當優異，提供的擴充性也相當足夠，絕對能滿足目前極致玩家的需求；而在燈光效果上，搭配 AURA RGB 與機殼燈條，連動顯示卡、周邊一同發光，更能展現 ROG 的與眾不同；且免費提供眾多 ROG 獨家軟體，讓用戶感受到 ROG 為玩家打造的最佳遊戲體驗。

Best Performance

定位上屬於極致效能、改裝、水冷的頂級玩家設定的ROG Maximus IX Formula，加入了水冷溫度、流速的監控，並提供專屬的 AIO_PUMP 與 W_PUMP+ 插座，供給水泵足夠的電壓與瓦數，且在 BIOS 設定當中，更能使用 PWM 方式來控制水泵，讓水冷玩家更能發揮水冷制溫的能力，進而讓處理器在超頻時有更好的表現。導入Aura Sync RGB除了本身有多樣化的燈光效果外，也可同步控制自家具備Aura RGB的周邊。

A very recommended

ROG Maximus IX Formula 可視為 ROG Maximus VIII Formula 精益求精版，我們樂於見到水冷散熱支援再提升，並採用傳輸效率更好的新一代 USB 3.1 Gen 2 控制器，硬體層面看來幾乎是無可挑剔。

Best Performance 2017

整體來看，FORMULA 有著帥氣的盔甲、良好的水冷支援性、極致超頻效能與創新的一體式 I/O 設計，效能表現相當優異，提供的擴充性也相當足夠，絕對能滿足目前極致玩家的需求。

Best Hardware Award

All in all the ASUS ROG Maximus IX Formula is what it is, a terrific product.

5 stelle su 5

Breatheless look and top performances for the new queen of ROG gaming motherboards

GECID.com: The Choice of Gamers

ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA motherboard is a truly flagship solution that will fit perfectly into the concept of a top PC of a true enthusiast, overclocker, or gamer

Overclockers.ua: Editor's Choice. Maximal Functionality

It is encouraging to know that there are a lot of advanced overclocking mechanisms, which means that users with different skills and luck with the purchase of the processor will be able to get a quick increase in performance

Editor's Favourite

This is a motherboard that impress as soon as you get it out of the box, its wonderfully finished design and its backplate turns it into a very special motherboard.

Recommended N3D

With the latest connections and technologys, will offer the best from any Kaby Lake Processor

9.9 - Recommended - Platimum award

Best Z270 motherboard until now

Gold

Asus Maximus IX Formula é uma das melhores e mais bonitas do mundo para processadores Intel socket LGA 1151

Silver Award

Its an amazing board to say the least! Jam-packed with features, a stable yet durable motherboard with a lot of the latest technologies. Asus has been playing well and we expect it to do so in the future.

2017 High Performance

High Performance

Editor's Choice

Top Still Same but only Chipset Changed

Performance

Top Still Same but only Chipset Changed

Cooling

Top Still Same but only Chipset Changed

Editor's Choice

ROG Maximus IX Formula Ready for Kaby Lake.

HWM MULTI TEST BEST PERFORMANCE

HWM MULTI TEST BEST PERFORMANCE

Gear of The Year

The Asus ROG Maximus IX Formula is an excellent performer with great looks to boot.

Gear of the Year

The Asus ROG Maximus IX Formula is an excellent performer with great looks to boot.

9/10 HWM Gold

The Asus ROG Maximus IX Formula is an excellent performer with great looks to boot. It is not afraid to flaunt what it can do. It certainly belongs to the PC Master Race.

Editor's Choice Award

With the Maximus IX Formula, ASUS outdoes itself with the Aura RGB LED lighting scheme, Wi-Fi ac, USB-C front panel connectors, new SupremeFX codec, and a slew of features aimed at gamers. For its asking price of $400, there aren’t many boards that offer nearly as much. If you’re in the market for a feature-rich Z270 motherboard, the Maximus IX Formula is an excellent choice.

Excellent Performance

The Asus Maximus IX Formula is a great motherboard for gamers, modders and overclockers alike. The integrated features offer performance and stability along with ASUS Aura technology that offers RGB lighting options. Armor is the part that defines the Formula series, together with a liquid cooling unit, integrated. These two work together in the layout department, but more importantly, in the cooling zone, keeping the main heat generating components at a lower temperature.

Best Cooling

The Asus Maximus IX Formula is a great motherboard for gamers, modders and overclockers alike. The integrated features offer performance and stability along with ASUS Aura technology that offers RGB lighting options. Armor is the part that defines the Formula series, together with a liquid cooling unit, integrated. These two work together in the layout/design department, but more importantly, in the cooling zone, keeping the main heat generating components at a lower temperature.

Remarkable Product

This model can easily be the basis of a gaming PC to be in use for at least 5 years. The quality components used in the manufacturing process, the state-of-the-art technologies implemented, the overclocking potential provided and, last but not least, the pleasent aesthetics and configurable look make me recommend the ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA to the demanding users who want a remarkable motherboard.

Recommended Product

This model can easily be the basis of a gaming PC to be in use for at least 5 years. The quality components used in the manufacturing process, the state-of-the-art technologies implemented, the overclocking potential provided and, last but not least, the pleasent aesthetics and configurable look make me recommend the ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA to the demanding users who want a remarkable motherboard.

Good Design

Easy to attach with custom water cooling, make that cool and easy to modding.

Good Performance

Good OC performance, Cool feature for gaming experience.

PCM Best Performance Award

Overclocking with ease

HKEPC Editor's Choice

Outstanding specification

Cool Product

The Asus motherboard will continue to evolve into the characterizing features of the ten-year ROG series. For hardcore gamers it is recommended as crazy tuning because it is not embarrassing either. With regard to the quality of the components, it even raises the workstation boards even though it does not target this segment. The exterior is versatile, and the range of tuning options is almost infinite.

Editors Choice

Asus Maximus Formula IX is a fantastic motherboard worthy of its predecessor.

smart PC sarang brand award 2017

smart PC sarang brand award 2017

Gold Award

its a Motherboard that makes you feel that you have the best , and it is the best

Editor's Choice

Amazing lighting effects with a modern design, too many gaming and overclocking applications, certainly we can it" we didn't see half of this features on any brands!

  • SPEC OVERVIEW

  • BEST GAMING WATER COOLING

  • BEST GAMING LIGHTING

  • BEST GAMING AUDIO

  • BEST GAMING PERFORMANCE

  • BEST GAMING Connectivity

  • BEST GAMING networking

  • BEST GAMING PROTECTION

  • 3D Printing Friendly

  • ROG GIVES YOU MORE

For more than a decade, Republic of Gamers has delivered exemplary design and performance to thrill the world's best players and PC enthusiasts. Our journey is a road without end. Now, it's time for competitors to be warned and for gamers and enthusiasts to push the limits: The packed and pumped ROG Maximus IX Formula motherboard is ready to defeat all challengers.

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  • 1 Pre-mounted I/O Shield

    Clr CMOS button
    BIOS Flashback® button
    2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11AC Wi-Fi
    HDMI 1.4b
    DP1.2

  • 2 Intel I219-V Gb LAN

    ROG GameFirst IV
    LANGuard

    USB 3.1 (Type-A + Type-C)

  • 3 Multi-GPU SLI / CFX support

    2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 SafeSlots (CPU)
    1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot(PCH)
    3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots(PCH)

  • 4SafeSlot
  • 5Backplate
  • 6

    SupremeFX S1220 CODEC
    ‧ES9023P High Definition DAC
    ‧Impedance sense for front and rear
    ‧120dB SNR stereo playback output
    ‧113dB SNR recording input

    Sonic Studio III & Sonic Radar III
  • 7

    CrossChill EK II

  • 8

    Q-Code
    START button
    RESET button

  • 9

    Intel LGA1151

  • 10

    Multi-colored Q-LED

  • 11 DDR4 4133MHz+ (OC)

    ‧4 DIMM Dual Channel
    ‧XMP Support

  • 12

    USB 3.1 front panel connector

  • 13

    6 x USB 3.0 ports (2 @ front)
    6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 @ front)

  • 14

    6 x SATA 6G ports

  • 15

    Intel Z270 Chipset
    ROG LOGO RGB LED

  • 16

    W_IN/OUT, W_Flow headers

  • 17 Dual M.2 Socket 3 Type M

    ‧1 x 2242~22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4 + SATA)
    ‧1 x 2242~2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4)

best gaming water cooling

expertly tooled. totally cooled

crosschill ek ii

CrossChill EK II cools with air or water! Reengineered larger cooling fins maximize heat dissipation, and lower flow-resistance means faster streams for up to 23˚C-lower MOSFET temperatures with water versus air. New, thinner fins offer 4˚C-cooling improvement over the previous design ─ so you'll benefit from efficient, quiet cooling!

Fully dominate your water-cooling system

ROG Water Cooling Zone

ROG's innovative Water-Cooling Zone lets you monitor your cooling system like never before. ROG Water-Cooling Zone's dual water-temperature headers and flow-rate header feed information straight into ROG's intuitive Fan Xpert 4 utility ─ so you can stay on top of the heat and stay cool in every game!

best gaming LIGHTING

Aura lighting control

Customize your own favorite LED effects with Aura, the intuitive lighting-control software, to cast a stunning multi-color glow across your build via the ROG Maximus IX Formula's brilliant built-in RGB LEDs or attached RGB strips via the two onboard 4-pin headers ─ all lights will perform in perfect synchronization! Fire up Aura and enjoy the creative freedom of nine different lighting schemes.

  • Static Static Always on
  • Breathing Breathing Fades in and out
  • Strobing Strobing Flashes on and off
  • Color cycle Color cycle Fades between the
    colors of the rain-
    bow
  • Music effect Music effect Pulses to the beat of
    your music
  • CPU temperature CPU Temperature Changes color with
    CPU load
  • Rainbow Rainbow A rolling multi-color
    glow
  • Comet Comet A stream of light
    with a tail
  • Flash & dash Flash & dash Single-color stepped
    flashes
*The Aura RGB-strip header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strips with a maximum power rating of 2A (12V). For maximum brightness, strip length should not exceed 2m.
* One extension cables are included. RGB LED strips need to be purchased separately.

OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION

ASUS Aura Sync technology makes ROG Maximus IX Formula the control hub for your illumination ambitions — so it's easy to synchronize incredible lighting effects between compatible components, including RGB LED strips, graphics cards, keyboards and even mice! Change all LEDs in unison or employ dynamic modes to flow the illumination effects smoothly across all synchronized devices.

*Visit the ASUS Aura microsite to learn more about Aura Sync

best gaming audio

exquisite audio, inside and out

New SupremeFX Codec

ROG's awesome SupremeFX audio technology has levelled up, delivering an exceptional 113dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection — and that means our best-ever recording quality! We've also added a low-dropout regulator for cleaner power delivery to the SupremeFX S1220 codec, an ESS® Sabre Hi-Fi ES9023P digital-to-analog converter for superior front-panel output, and a Texas Instruments® RC4850 op-amp for high gain with low distortion — which all adds up to audio that envelops you as never before.

SupremeFX S1220 codec

10 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

Exceptional RMAA performance (dynamic range)
  • Distortion-free for enhanced audio-signal input and output ULTRA-DURABLE GOLD-PLATED AUDIO CONNECTORS
  • Provides the perfect current and voltage for true-to-life tonality and spacious sound imaging RC4580 Buffer
  • Creates a perfect balance for top-tier audio clarity capable of -94dB THD ESS® ESS9023P DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER
  • High-accuracy timing technology ensures ultra-low jitter, even when temperatures fluctuate HIGH-PRECISION CLOCK SOURCE
  • Deliver the highest-quality sound resolution and expansion for especially warm and natural audio NICHICON CAPACITORS
  • Unique design allows the codec's impedance-sensing function to be ported to either the front or rear headphone outputs SWITCHING MOSFETs

SupremeFX S1220 codec

10 DAC channels, simultaneous 7.1-channel playback, independent 2.0-channel, multiple-stream stereo to front-panel outputs

Exceptional RMAA performance (dynamic range)

intuitive audio-tuning suite

Sonic Studio III

ROG's Sonic Studio III audio effects station has been updated with an all-new routing feature to port streams to different outputs as well as app-level preferences for instant audio profiles and improved noise filtering for conversations with total clarity!

  • music
    players

  • games

  • voip
    app

  • video
    players

  • music
    players

  • games

  • voip
    app

  • video
    players

Routing

Easily assign different audio streams to different outputs, such as browser audio to headphones and game audio to speakers.

  • App-specific profiles

    Apply customized audio settings to different applications, so everything you do is perfectly tuned to the way you want to listen.

  • Noise filter

    Automatically detects and eliminates unwanted background noises, ensuring that communications are loud and clear.

scan and detect to dominate!

Sonic Radar III

Sonic Radar III is all-new – with an evolved audio engine that processes sounds more accurately than ever, ensuring you're always aware of what's going on around you. A new on-screen arrow has also been added to help you pinpoint the enemy position instantly!

  • Improved Audio Algorithm

    The new Sonic Radar III audio algorithm is now even more accurate, allowing enemies to be located with pinpoint precision regardless of the surrounding noise and chaos.

  • 3D Engine

    Sonic Radar III is built around its all-new head-up display with an in-game three-dimensional arrow for a more intuitive experience.

  • Audio Boost

    The new Audio Boost feature now allows enhanced audio to be heard directly.

  • Audio Radar

    Redesigned radar based on adjustable sectors (4-16) makes the enemies' position clearer and more direct

best gaming performance

OC DESIGN

ASUS PRO CLOCK TECHNOLOGY

A dedicated base-clock generator designed for 7th Generation Intel® processors allows overclocked base clock frequencies up to or beyond 425MHz*. 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 extreme heights.

BCLK Range (MHz)

CPU Frequency

* Base-clock overclocking range will vary according to CPU capabilities, cooling, motherboard support and tuning options. Ranges up to 650MHz are possible under some conditions.

Advantages of ASUS
Pro Clock:

  • Reduced boot time

  • Lower jitter under extreme conditions for higher overclocks

  • Increased stability under heavy overclocking

DDR4 OVERCLOCKING
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

Third-generation ASUS T-Topology

With support for DDR4 memory you're able to drive memory frequencies to 4133MHz (and beyond when overclocked)! ASUS-exclusive T-Topology circuit design plus OC Socket provides superb memory-overclocking capability to unleash the full power of DDR4 by minimizing coupling noise and signal reflection. With innovative equidistant memory channels, it delivers the most balanced control and powerful overclocking compatibility. ASUS works with almost every DDR4 memory vendor to ensure the best compatibility.

ONE-CLICK OVERCLOCK AND COOLING, DONE!

Performance, efficiency, digital power, fan control and networking ─ tailored to the way you play

You don't need to be an expert to max out gaming performance on your ROG Maximus IX Formula build — because 5-Way Optimization sorts all the complex settings with a click, for instant, highly controllable performance boosts! Exclusive ROG 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 networking 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, and productivity!

  • Games run swiftly and smoothly with high-performance and prioritized bandwidth.

  • Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing, and ensure extreme cooling efficiency when gaming.

  • Stutter is eliminated for smooth-running apps, even under heavy loads.

  • Energy waste is reduced so you'll save money and the earth.

  • CPU performance
    boost

  • All-round
    energy efficiency

  • Advanced
    fan controls

  • Precise digital
    power control

  • Game faster,
    rank higher

Instant CPU performance boost

Crank up your PC instantly with the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility! The TurboV Processing Unit offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring for the CPU and the graphics card, enabling the freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance and maximize the potential of your graphics card*

All-round energy efficiency

With the Energy Processing Unit (EPU) you'll enjoy real-time, system-wide power savings — for gaming kicks that won't cost the earth! EPU automatically detects and adjusts power consumption according to your rig's needs, so you save money without compromising on thrills. EPU will also reduce CPU wattage to a set level and deliver even more savings with Away mode, creating an extreme energy-saving scenario that shuts down unused I/O controllers and reduces the power consumption of the graphics card. That means full power for your gameplay and then total energy efficiency when you step away!

Cooler by design

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

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Fan Xpert 4

With high-end graphics cards being a significant source of heat in any build, the GPU has a bigger impact on case temperatures than any other component. With Fan Xpert 4 you're now able to set the GPU temperature as a fan-tuning source, enabling a dynamic cooling response to system power output!

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Precise digital power control

To go faster than fast you need ultra-accurate power control — so ROG Maximus IX Formula is kitted out with ASUS Digi+ Power Control for maxed-out overclocking potential, enhanced system stability and superb power efficiency. Digi+ Power Control is the industry's leading digital power controller and it's fully compliant with Intel's IMVP8 specifications, for smoother, safer power.

Game faster, rank higher

ASUS Turbo App is the intuitive tuning panel to boost everything to secure your victory in your favorite titles! Overclock your CPU and prioritize game data across your network. History is written by the victors, so don't go to war without Turbo App.

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 mode

  • 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.

  • 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

  • My Favorites

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

  • 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 logs to gauge reliability and to identify potential failures.

  • 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 changes 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

The finest power, digitally controlled

ROG's revered digital power controller now delivers even-finer power, with Texas Instruments NexFET™ MOSFETs, MicroFine alloy chokes, Digi+ PWM controller and 10K black metallic capacitors — ensuring Extreme Engine Digi+ always delivers the smoothest core voltages.

  • MicroFine alloy chokes

    More stable and greater efficiency at high currents
    • 3xfiner than
      standard
    • 31%cooler than
      large granules
    • 75%hysteresis
      reduction

  • 10K Japanese-made black
    metallic capacitors


    • 5xlonger
      lifespan
    • 20%greater extreme
      temperature enduance

  • 50% smaller NexFET™
    MOSFETs


    • Over90%more efficient

best gaming connectivity

Super-speed connectivity — right where you need it

USB 3.1 front-panel connector

USB-C is the future-proof reversible connector — and ROG Maximus IX Formula lets you put the connection right where it's needed! With an onboard USB 3.1 front panel connector you can position a USB-C port on your system's front panel, so it's always within reach.

USB 3.1 type A+C

Ultimate-speed 10gbit/s with
onboard USB 3.1

Dual PCIe Gen 3 M.2

Let your SSD scream at top speed

best gamingnetworking

More throughput and less processing equals faster online play

Intel Ethernet

ROG Maximus IX Formula features the very latest Intel® Ethernet (I219-V) for faster, smoother gaming. 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.

Lower CPU workload

High TCP & UDP throughput

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 IX Formula motherboard's connection, 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!

2x2 802.11AC Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO

ROG Maximus IX Formula has next-level 802.11ac Wi-Fi with 2x2 dual-band 2.4/5GHz antennas for up to 867 Mbps* transfer speeds — and the very latest Multi-User Multiple In Multiple Out (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 currently support Wi-Fi hotspot functionality
**Requires MU-MIMO-ready client

Team up to banish lag

GameFirst IV

GameFirst IV optimizes network traffic for faster, lag-free online gaming — and now we've added Multi-Gate Teaming to team up to 4 networks for maximum bandwidth and smooth 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.

best gaming protection

ROG Armor

Strong ABS Top Cover

Stylish thermal protection that blocks heat from graphics cards and ensures lower system temperatures for better performance and chic looks!

Solid Steel Backplate

Steel, electro-galvanized, cold-rolled coil construction strengthens ROG Maximus IX Formula to prevent bending.

Sleek anti-static connection protection

Pre-mounted I/O shield

ROG's patent-pending pre-mounted I/O shield offers increased protection against electrostatic discharge of 12kV and is pre-fitted to make it even easier to install the motherboard. Its sleek new design that makes it look as good as it performs.

multi-colored q-led

Onboard LEDs indicate power status and potential problems with the CPU, memory, graphics card or boot device, for quick diagnosis.

safeslot

SafeSlot is the PCIe slot reinvented by ASUS and engineered to provide superior retention and shearing resistance. Manufactured in a single step, a new insert-molding process integrates the slot with fortifying metal for an inherently stronger slot, which is then firmly anchored to the PCB through additional solder points.

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ESD Guards

2X greater

electrostatic protection than standard. ESD Guards cover the USB, audio and LAN ports.


TrueVolt USB

2 dedicated

USB power supplies provide rock-steady 5V to all USB ports, minimizing power fluctuations for minimal data loss.


CPU Installation Tool

1 -layer

protection from socket-pin damage.


Q-connector

1 -piece

makes it easy to sort all front-panel cables.


Q-Slot

1 -clip

makes it easy to swap or secure your graphics card.


Q-DIMM

1 -slided

clips provide super-simple, super-secure handling of memory modules.

DRAM Overcurrent Protection

1 additional

resettable fuse protects connection ports and DRAM against overcurrent and short-circuit damage.

3d printing friendly

make it your own

ASUS is the first motherboard manufacturer to provide a wide range of 3D printable accessories, making it easy to customize your system's appearance and improve functionality. Easily print a 2-way SLI HB bridge cover or custom cable combs to help with wire management.

3D-printable accessories

As system parts are visible in custom PC builds, make yours stand out from the competition with 3D-printed accessories.

  • 2-Way SLI HB bridge cover

    Clip the cover onto the PCB SLI HB bridge to add style to your build. Multiple form factors — eATX, ATX and mATX — are available.

  • Fan grill

    Add some style to your build.

  • Cable Combs

    Keep cables organized with the multi-connector design. 3D design files are available for 24-pin, 8-pin, 8 + 6-pin, 6-pin and 4-pin PSU connectors.

  • ROG FONTS

    Use ROG font files to print letters — then fully customize your build by adding your name or any other word or phrase! 

  • ROG KEYCHAIN

    Print a 3D keychain and show your ROG passion to the world!

Guide to Start 3D Printing

Follow these steps to start printing your own 3D parts, and integrate them seamlessly into your PC build in no time!

  • download

    Select the 3D source files you want to download.

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  • Personalize

    Adjust size or shape, add text or change other attributes.

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    Watch tutorial

  • Print

    Use your own printer, or visit a local vendor or ASUS store with Shapeways.

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  • Setup

    Easily assemble and fit your 3D-printed parts.

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    Watch tutorial

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Stay in the game

Overwolf

A clever, unobtrusive overlay keeps you in the game and allows you to browse the Web, email, IM, stream or record while you play. The overlay is dressed in color-matched ROG skins to show you're part of an elite pack. Grab it now from Overwolf's app store!

  • In-game dock

  • In-game calling

  • Multi-IM support

  • 5 customizable apps

  • 0 missed calls during gaming

  • 5+ clients in a single interface

image your drives, the smart way

ROG CloneDrive

All-new ROG CloneDrive is the smart, convenient cloning solution that quickly and efficiently replicates hard drives or SSDs. CloneDrive is so smart that it can clone one drive to two target drives at the same time, or image any file from your disk at breakneck speeds.

Speed your game loads

RAMCache II

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

Automatically caches all your storage devices at the same time for optimal use of your system‘s caching resources.

The free keyboard upgrade – upgraded!

KeyBot II

Get a free keyboard upgrade from an exclusive microprocessor and intuitive user interface. Record macros directly from the keyboard, switch profiles in moments, enable special functions with hotkeys from F1-F10, start and even boost your PC from shutdown (S5 mode)!

You can even use KeyBot II to boost your PC into a specific mode with two-second press

  • AI Suite 3

    One-stop control panel

  • ROG CPU-Z

    Shows your important system information with pride

  • Mem TweakIt

    Dynamic timing monitoring, DRAM efficiency gauge

  • RAMDisk

    Boost your favorite applications up to 20X faster than SSD with the junction function

  • Kaspersky® Anti-Virus (one year)

    The best protection from viruses and spyware

  • DAEMON Tools

    The leading tool for optical and virtual discs

  • PC Cleaner

    Accelerate your PC by eliminating clogs with simple click

beyond VR ready

ROG Maximus IX Formula isn't just VR Ready — it goes way beyond! The ASUS Beyond VR Ready marque means that Maximus IX Formula has been tested with loads of class-leading components to ensure that your productivity, gaming and entertainment needs are tuned for maximum performance after you've taken off the headset. ASUS Beyond VR Ready opens up a new way to configure and build your dream system with total confidence.

Learn more about ASUS VR Ready

the power of intel

Ready for 7th Generation and 6th Generation Intel LGA1151 Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron processors

This motherboard supports 7th Generation and 6th Generation Intel Core™ i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package. Integrated graphics, memory and PCI Express® controllers support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, two-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great performance.

Intel® Z270 chipset

The Intel® Z270 is a single-chipset design that supports 7th Generation and 6th Generation Intel LGA1151 Core™ i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the Z270 chipset provides a maximum of 10 USB 3.0 ports, six SATA 6Gbps ports, and 32Gbps M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support, for faster data retrieval. Intel Z270 also supports integrated graphics, so you'll enjoy the very latest in graphics performance.