ASUS Maximus Vii Hero

LGA 1150, Intel Z97, ATX
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The Maximus VII Hero is a powerful motherboard designed for the 4th generation of Intel Core processors. It provides a robust platform for gamers and PC enthusiasts who value high performance and stability. With support for up to 32 gigabytes of DDR3 RAM and a variety of connectivity options, this motherboard is ideal for demanding applications and games. The ATX form factor ensures easy integration into most cases, while advanced features such as the Clear CMOS button and support for high memory speeds of up to 2666 MHz further enhance usability and performance. The Maximus VII Hero is therefore an excellent choice for anyone looking for a reliable and high-performance motherboard.

  • Supports Intel Core i5, i7, and i3 processors of the 4th generation
  • Maximum RAM capacity of 32 GB with support for various DDR3 speeds
  • Integrated ROG SupremeFX audio chip for high-quality sound reproduction
  • Six fan connectors for optimal temperature management
  • Variety of expansion slots, including PCI Express x1.

Key specifications

Mainboard features
Clear CMOS Button
Processor family
Core i3 4th Gen, Core i5 4th Gen, Core i7 4th Gen
Number of memory modules (RAM)
4x
Memory type
DDR3-RAM
Internal connection options
S-ATA III (8x)

General information

Item number
2578886
Manufacturer
ASUS
Category
Motherboards
Manufacturer no.
90MB0I00-M0EAY0
Release date
12.5.2014

Motherboard properties

Form factor
ATX
Socket
LGA 1150
Chipset
Intel Z97
Mainboard features
Clear CMOS Button
BIOS type
UEFI AMI

Processor

Processor family
Core i3 4th Gen, Core i5 4th Gen, Core i7 4th Gen

Memory

Memory form factor
DIMM
Number of pins
240x
Number of memory modules (RAM)
4x
Max. memory (RAM)
32 GB
Memory chip
DDR3-1333 (PC3-10666), DDR3-1600 (PC3-12800), DDR3-1800 (PC3-14400), DDR3-1866 (PC3-14900), DDR3-2000 (PC3-16000), DDR3-2133 (PC3-17000), DDR3-2200 (PC3-17600), DDR3-2400 (PC3-19200), DDR3-2666 (PC3-21600), DDR3-2800 (PC3-22400), DDR3-3000 (PC3-23400)
Max. RAM OC
3200 MHz
Supported memory speed
1600 MHz, 1866 MHz, 2133 MHz, 2400 MHz, 2666 MHz, 2933 MHz, 3000 MHz
Memory type
DDR3-RAM
RAM buffer
Unbuffered

Graphics properties

Video connections
HDMI (1x)
Multi-GPU technology
AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX, NVIDIA Quad SLI

Network

Network connections
RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (1x)
Ethernet controller brand
Intel
Ethernet controller
Intel I218V
Max. port speed
1 Gbit/s

Audio

Chip
ROG SupremeFX
Audio channel
8.1 Channel
Audio Connections
Audio In

Internal interfaces

Internal connection options
S-ATA III (8x)
Expansion slot
PCI Express x1 (3x)
Number of fan connector
6

Power supply

Power connectors
24-pin ATX, 8-pin ATX 12V

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
S-ATA cable, User manual

Product dimensions

Length
305 mm
Width
244 mm
Height
244 mm

Package dimensions

Length
34 cm
Width
29 cm
Height
8 cm
Weight
4.06 kg

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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Motherboards» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.MSI
    2.4 %
  • 2.ASUS
    2.5 %
  • 3.Gigabyte
    2.6 %
  • 4.AsRock
    2.9 %
  • 5.Supermicro
    3.2 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.AsRock
    4 days
  • 2.MSI
    6 days
  • 3.ASUS
    8 days
  • 4.Gigabyte
    10 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Motherboards» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.MSI
    4.8 %
  • 2.Gigabyte
    5 %
  • 3.ASUS
    5.1 %
  • 4.AsRock
    5.9 %
  • 5.Biostar
    7.7 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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HardwareluxxSingle testReleaseJuly 2015
  • Positiveangemessene Ausstattung, u.a. acht SATA-6GBit/s-Ports, sechs USB-3.0-Schnittstellen und ein M.2-Slot
  • Positivehohe Leistungsfähigkeit mit einer guten CPU-Spannungsversorgung und umfangreichen Overclocking-Funktionen
  • PositivePCI-Express-3.0-Unterstützung an zwei PEG-Slots
  • Positivesehr gute Gesamtperformance, sehr gute Stabilität und gute Effizienz im Idle

    Auch wenn natürlich die Skylake-Prozessoren inklusive neuem Unterbau vor der Tür stehen, haben wir uns abschließend noch das Maximus VII Hero von ASUS zu Gemüte geführt. Bis auf kleinere Details bietet das Maximus VII Hero eine identische Ausstattung zum preisgünstigeren Maximus VII Ranger...