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ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE
LGA1150Intel Z97Micro-ATXDDR31 M.2
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Full Specifications
Platform, memory, storage, expansion, and connectivity specs.
SocketLGA1150
ChipsetIntel Z97
Form FactorMicro-ATX
ColorBlack / Red
Memory TypeDDR3
Memory Slots4
Max Memory32 GB
Max Speed3300 MHz
ECC SupportNo
M.2 Slots1
M.2 Details2260/2280 M-key
SATA 6 Gb/s Ports8
About This Product
The ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE is a Micro-ATX motherboard designed for Intel Z97 chipsets and LGA1150 CPUs. It supports up to 32GB of DDR3 memory with speeds up to 3300MHz, offering strong performance for its generation. This board is suitable for compact gaming or workstation builds that utilize Haswell or Broadwell processors. Its feature set, including multiple SATA ports and M.2 support, was competitive for its release era.
Pros
- Micro-ATX form factor for smaller builds
- Supports high-speed DDR3 memory
- Multiple SATA and M.2 storage options
- Dual PCIe x16 slots for graphics
- Robust power delivery for overclocking
Cons
- Limited to older DDR3 memory standard
