ASUS Maximus VIII Impact Review

Published by Marc Büchel on 30.11.15
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Specs and Delivery

Chipset Intel
Memory Dual Channel DDR4, 2 x DIMM, Max. 32 GB DDR4, 4133 (O.C) / 4000 (O.C) / 3800 (O.C) / 3733 (O.C.) / 3600 (O.C.) / 3500 (O.C.) /3466 (O.C) / 3400 (O.C.) / 3333 (O.C.) / 3300 (O.C.) / 3200 (O.C.) / 3000 (O.C.) / 2800 (O.C.) / 2666 (O.C.) / 2400 (O.C.) / 2133 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Slots
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode, black)
  • 1 x U.2 Port
Sound ROG SupremeFX Impact Audio 8-Channel High Definition Audio
  • Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
  • SupremeFX Shielding Technology
  • ESS ES9023P DAC: dB SNR, dB THD+N (Max. kHz/ -bit)
  • TI RC4580 2VRMS audio OP AMP(s)
Storage
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
  • Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
  • Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports
  • Supports Intel Smart Response Technology
Network LAN
  • Intel I219V, 1 x 10/100 LAN Controller(s), GameFirst technology
  • Intel LAN- Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY)
  • Anti-surge LANGuard
Wireless
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
  • Supports MU-MIMO
Internal Connectors
  • 1 x U.2 port
  • 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s)
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  • 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
  • 1 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
  • 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  • 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)x2
  • 1 x System panel(s)
  • 1 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
  • 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
  • 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
  • 1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
  • 1 x SupremeFX Impact II connector(s)
  • 1 x Slow Mode jumper(s)
  • 1 x SupremeFX Impact III connector
  • 1 x U.2 socket pre-installed with a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module
  • 1 x System panel connector
External Connectors
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  • 1 x USB 3.1 (black)Type-C
  • 1 x USB 3.1 (red)Type-A
  • 4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
  • 3 x Audio jack(s)
  • 1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
  • 2 x Wi-Fi antenna port(s)
  • 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
  • 1 x Q-Code LED
  • 1 x Start Button
  • 1 x Reset Button
Forfactor Mini ITX Form Factor (17cm x 17cm)
BIOS Bios (128 Mb flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS)


   
  • User's manual
  • ASUS Q-Shield
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  • 1 x CPU installation tool
  • 1 x Supporting DVD
  • 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
  • 1 x Fan Extension Card (3 x 4-pin fan out)
  • 1 x Fan Extension card screw pack
  • 1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label(s)
  • ROG Fan Label
  • 1 x 5-pin to 5-pin cable
  • 1 x Panel cable
  • 1 x Thermistor cable(s)


Page 1 - Introduction Page 14 - SiSoft Sandra 2
Page 2 - Specs and Delivery Page 15 - UC Bench
Page 3 - Features Page 16 - Super Pi 1M / 32M
Page 4 - Layout Page 17 - wPrime 1024M Multi Core
Page 5 - Connectors and I/O Page 18 - Cinebench
Page 6 - BIOS Page 19 - Tomb Raider
Page 7 - Test setup Page 20 - Metro Last Light
Page 8 - Preview / Gallery Page 21 - Sleeping Dogs
Page 9 - 3D Mark Page 22 - Power Consumption
Page 10 - 3D Mark 11 Page 23 - Performance Rating
Page 11 - 3D Mark Vantage  Page 24 - Price Comparison
Page 12 - PC Mark 8 Page 25 - Conclusion
Page 13 - SiSoft Sandra 1  



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