Asus · 2017
Asus ROG Maximus IX Extreme
The Asus ROG Maximus IX Extreme is an E-ATX motherboard with Intel Z270 chipset, LGA 1151 socket, and DDR4 support, released in 2017.
The Asus ROG Maximus IX Extreme is a high-end motherboard based on the Intel Z270 chipset, designed for LGA 1151 processors. It features an E-ATX form factor, four DDR4 memory slots supporting up to 64 GB in dual-channel configuration. Expansion includes three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, along with two M.2 slots and eight SATA ports for storage. Rear I/O offers USB 3.1 Type-A and Type-C, four USB 3.0, and two USB 2.0 ports. Networking is provided by Intel Gigabit Ethernet and 802.11ac Wi-Fi. Audio is handled by the SupremeFX S1220 codec. The motherboard was released in 2017 with a launch MSRP of $500 USD.
Specifications
| Chipset | Intel Z270 |
|---|---|
| CPU socket | LGA 1151 |
| Form factor | E-ATX |
| Memory slots unverified | 4 |
| Memory type | DDR4 |
| Max memory unverified | 64 GB |
| Memory channels unverified | 2 |
| PCIe slots unverified | 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| M.2 slots | 2 |
| SATA ports unverified | 8 |
| USB ports (rear) unverified | 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C, 4 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0 |
| Ethernet | Intel Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac Wi-Fi |
| Audio codec | SupremeFX S1220 |
| Release year unverified | 2017 |
| Launch MSRP unverified | 500 USD |