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ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO
LGA1150Intel Z97ATXDDR31 M.2
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Full Specifications
Platform, memory, storage, expansion, and connectivity specs.
SocketLGA1150
ChipsetIntel Z97
Form FactorATX
ColorBlack / Red
Memory TypeDDR3
Memory Slots4
Max Memory32 GB
Max Speed3200 MHz
ECC SupportNo
M.2 Slots1
M.2 Details2260/2280 M-key
SATA 6 Gb/s Ports8
About This Product
The ASUS Maximus VII Hero is an ATX motherboard designed for Intel LGA1150 CPUs, supporting up to 32GB of DDR3 RAM across four slots. It offers robust power delivery for overclocking Haswell and Devil's Canyon processors, making it suitable for performance-oriented builds. While it lacks modern features like M.2 NVMe support, its strong VRM and feature set were competitive for its era.
Pros
- Strong overclocking capabilities for LGA1150 CPUs
- Durable build quality and component selection
- Good audio solution (SupremeFX)
- Multiple PCIe x16 slots for multi-GPU setups
Cons
- No M.2 NVMe support
- DDR3 memory is an older standard
