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G771 for upgrading goodness.

For 9-series motherboards without an M.2 SSD socket, if an additional M.2 socket is required or for those who wish to pursue more extreme performance than this generation's M.2 x2/SATA slots on ASUS or ROG motherboards, ASUS has developed the Hyper M.2 X4 PCI-Express adapter card.

Last year's Hero saw it smash onto the PC gamer and enthusiast builder scene, as easily the most popular ROG board to date! It goes without saying then that 2014's Maximus VII Hero would have a lot to live up to, so thankfully, it's had a huge upgrade and a big splash of cool design. Have a look at the new Hero inside!

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!

If you've ever wondered the differences between all the different types of SSDs on the market - we've put together this guide to help explain the terms and functions of each!

Has the RAIDR Express SSD taken your fancy? Well we've got some new photos to get you even more excited and (potentially) creative with! Look inside for bigger pictures.

Last year saw the release of the ROG ThunderBolt bundled with the Rampage III Black Edition and the Crosshair V Formula to rave reviews. However, the card was only available bundled with the motherboards, and not as a standalone product, much to the chagrin of many a hardcore gamer. The demand was enough to design the first standalone ROG soundcard dubbed the Xonar Phoebus. Please note: this is only an announcement (as opposed to launch) of the ROG Xonar Phoebus as is due in the coming months.