Topics:#buyers-guide

M.2 (and SATA Express) are the future for SSDs, however there are different grades of SSD in terms of length and performance that need to be noted before buying. Certain keying on the M.2 SSD can help prevent mis-matching, but some motherboards only accept up to certain sized devices. Our guide will help you buy the right M.2 SSD for your existing Maximus or future ROG motherboard!

So you've decided you're going small for the next upgrade. Very small. That means it's time for a mini-ITX motherboard. Great! But which board? ASUS now has several with different features and at various price points and here's the breakdown to make that decision easier.

We've put together our own build guide video detailing how to build a the ultimate tri-SLI gaming PC using the Maximus VI Extreme. If you're thinking or planning on building your own Maximus VI rig, join us in our build advice forum for a chat about your spec!