Top 10 Best Asus Maximus Z690 Hero

Intel LGA 1700 socket Ready for 12th Gen Intel Core processors and Windows 11, support PCIe 5.0 and DDR5. Intelligent Control ASUS-exclusive tools including AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation for easy configuration. Robust Power Solution 241 teamed power stages rated for 105 A, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors. Optimized Thermal Design Cold forged heatsink, enlarged VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum IO cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, penta M.2 heatsinks and dual with embedded backplates and ROG Water-Cooling Zone. High Performance Networking Onboard Wi-Fi 6E, Marvell AQtion 10Gb, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGuard. Fastest Gaming Connectivity PCIe 5.0, 5x M.2 slots, 1x PCIe 5.0 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector with Quick Charge 4 Support, 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports , rear triple USB Type-C ports. Industry Leading Immersive Audio ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 codec with ESS ES9018Q2C DAC for high-fidelity audio. Unmatched Personalization AniMe Matrix LED display, 2 LiveDash OLED, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers. DIY Friendly Design Pre-mounted IO shield, PCIe slot Q-release, V-Latch switch, BIOS FlashBack,   Q-Code, FlexKey, Q-Connector, M.2 Q-Latch, SafeSlot, ROG Glavis and ROG graphics card holder. Renowned Software Bundled 1-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86.

Intel LGA 1200 socket Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 11th Gen Intel Core processors. AI Motherboard AI overclocking, AI cooling, AI networking and AI noise cancelation. Robust Power Solution 14 plus 2 teamed power stages rated for 90 Amps, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and 10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors. Optimized Thermal Design Enlarged VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum IO cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, quad M.2 heatsinks with embedded backplates and ROG Water-Cooling Zone. High-Performance Networking Onboard WiFi 6E 802.11ax, dual Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet and ASUS LANGaurd.

Intel LGA 1700 socket Ready for 12th Gen Intel Core processors, support PCIe 5.0 and out of box Windows 11 ready. AI Motherboard AI Overclocking, AI cooling, AI networkingGameFirst VI and AI noise cancellation. Robust Power Solution 161 power stages with ProCool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors. Optimized Thermal Design VRM heatsink, PCH fanless heatsink, double-sided M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 utility. High-performance Gaming Networking On-board WiFi 6 and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard. Best Gaming Connectivity Supports HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 output, and featuring quad M.2 and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C Type-A and Front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C connectors. New TUF Gaming Aesthetics New ID design, Synchronizable LED effects across a vast portfolio of compatible PC gear, including addressable RGB strips with Aura Sync. Immersive Gaming Audio AI Noise CancellationThe Realtek S1200A codec offers pristine audio quality to draw you deeper into the game action or to enhance your favorite music tracks or videos.Communicate clearly with ASUS AI Noise Canceling Mic technology.

Intel LGA 1700 socket Ready for 12th Gen Intel Core processors and Windows 11, support PCIe 5.0 and DDR5. Intelligent Control ASUS-exclusive tools including AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation for easy configuration. Robust Power Solution 201 teamed power stages rated for 105 A, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors. Optimized Thermal Design VRM heatsinks with EK CrossChill III solution, high-conductivity thermal pads, triple M.2 heatsinks and with dual embedded backplates, and ROG Water-Cooling Zone and ROG Hyper M.2 card with heatsinks. High Performance Networking Onboard Wi-Fi 6E, Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGuard. Fastest Connectivity PCIe 5.0, dual Gen 4 M.2 onboard, ROG Hyper M.2 card with Gen 5 M.2 support, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector with Quick Charge 4, Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports. Industry Leading Audio ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 codec with ESS ES9018Q2C DAC for pinpoint positioning and dynamics. Unmatched Personalization Moonlight white color scheme, LiveDash 2 OLED, Polymo Lighting, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers. DIY Friendly Design Pre-mounted IO shield, PCIe Slot Q-Release, BIOS FlashBack, Q-Code, FlexKey, Q-Connector, SafeSlot,  M.2 Q-Latch, SafeSlot, ROG Hyper M.2 card and ROG graphics card holder. Renowned Software Bundled 1-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86.

Intel LGA 1200 socket Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 11th Gen Intel Core processors. AI Motherboard AI Overclocking, AI cooling, AI networking and AI noise cancelation. Extreme Power Solution 182 teamed power stages - each rated at 100 Amps, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and 10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors Unmatched Personalization 1.77 Livedash OLED, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and Gen 2 addressable headers Renowned Software Bundled 1-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86. Superb Thermal Design Enlarged VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum IO cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, five M.2 heatsinks with embedded backplates and ROG Water-Cooling Zone Industry-leading Gaming Audio AI Noise Cancelation High fidelity audio with the SupremeFX ALC4082 CODECESS, DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III draws you deeper into the game action.Communicate clearly with ASUS AI Noise Cancelation technology. Future Proof Gaming Networking Intel WiFi 6E AX210 pair with ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 to enjoy worlds first 6HGz wireless transfer speed, dual Ethernet with Marvell AQtion 10Gb and Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet Fattest Gaming Connectivity PCIe 4.0, five M.2 slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector, dual Thunderbolt 4 USB-C DIY-Friendly Design Pre-mounted IO shield, V_Latch switch, BIOS FlashBack, Q-Code, FlexKey, Q-Connector, SafeSlot and Graphics Card Holder Renowned Software Bundled 1-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86.

Intel LGA 1700 socket Ready for 12th Gen Intel Core processors, support PCIe 5.0,DDR5 and out of box Windows 11 ready. AI Motherboard AI Overclocking, AI cooling, AI networkingGameFirst VI and AI noise cancellation. Robust Power Solution 161 power stages with ProCool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors. Optimized Thermal Design VRM heatsink, PCH fanless heatsink, double-sided M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 utility. High-performance Gaming Networking On-board WiFi 6E and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard. Best Gaming Connectivity Supports HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 output, and featuring quad M.2 and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C Type-A and Front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C connectors. PC DIY Friendly SafeDIMM, PCIe 5.0 Safeslot, Q-LED, M.2 Q-Latch, CPU socket lever protector, Pre-mount IO shield, BIOS FlashBack, Clr CMOS button, Q-Code and FlexKey Reset, Aura onoff, Direct key. Industry-leading Gaming Audio High fidelity audio with ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III. New ROG Strix Aesthetics New ID design, Illuminated Acrylic Display, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and Gen 2 addressable headers.

Intel LGA 1700 socket Ready for 12th Gen Intel Core processors, support PCIe 5.0 and out of box Windows 11 ready. Enhanced Power Solution 142 DrMOS power stages, ProCool sockets, military-grade TUF components, and Digi VRM for maximum durability and performance. Comprehensive Cooling VRM heatsink, PCH fanless heatsink, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 utility. Ultra Fast Gaming Networking WiFi 6 AX201 802.11 ax, Intel I225-V 2.5Gb LAN, TUF LANGuard and TurboLAN technology. Fastest Connectivity 4x M.2NVMe SSD, Front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C header, USB Gen 2x2 Type-C and Thunderbolt 4 header. PC DIY Friendly SafeDIMM, PCIe 5.0 Safeslot, Q-LED, M.2 Q-Latch, Pre-mount IO shield. New TUF Gaming Aesthetics New ID design, Synchronizable LED effects across a vast portfolio of compatible PC gear, including addressable RGB strips with Aura Sync. Immersive Gaming Audio AI Noise CancellationThe Realtek S1200A codec offers pristine audio quality to draw you deeper into the game action or to enhance your favorite music tracks or videos.Communicate clearly with ASUS AI Noise Canceling Mic technology.

Intel LGA 1700 socket Ready for 12th Gen Intel Core processors and Windows 11, support PCIe 5.0 and DDR5. AI Motherboard AI overclocking, AI cooling and Two-way AI noise cancellation. Enhanced Power Solution 161 DrMOS, ProCool sockets, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery. Comprehensive Cooling Large VRM heatsink, M.2 heatsink, M.2 backplate with Q-Latch, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4. Next-gen connectivity DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 header support.

Intel LGA 1200 socket Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 11th Gen Intel Core processors. AI Motherboard AI Overclocking, AI cooling, AI networking and AI noise cancelation. Robust Power Solution 18 teamed power stages rated for 90 Amps, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes, and 10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors. Optimized Thermal Design Enlarged VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum IO cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, M.2 heatsinks with embedded backplates, and ROG Water-Cooling Zone High-performance Networking Onboard Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet and ASUS LANGuard Fastest Gaming Connectivity PCIe 4.0, quad M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector. Gaming Audio ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III DIY-friendly Design Pre-mounted IO shield, V-Latch switch, BIOS FlashBack, Q-Code, FlexKey, Q-Connector, SafeSlot and Graphics Card Holder Renowned Software Bundled 1 year AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86 Unmatched Personalization ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers.

Intel LGA 1200 socket Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 11th Gen Intel Core processors. AI Motherboard AI Overclocking, AI cooling, AI networking and AI noise cancelation. Robust Power Solution 14plus2 power stages with ProCool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors. Optimized Thermal Design VRM and aluminum IO heatsink, L-shaped heatpipe, Triple onboard M.2 heatsinks, including an M.2 backplate for improved cooling for PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot. High-performance Gaming Networking On-board Intel WiFi 6E AX210 and dual Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard.