Product Comparison: ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula vs ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero
General Specifications
Brand
ASUS
ASUS
Model
ROG Maximus XI Formula
ROG Maximus XI Hero
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Designed for hardcore custom water cooling and featuring intelligent overclocking on 9th generation Intel Core processors, the ROG Maximus XI Formula takes high-end gaming to the next level.
Intel Z390 ATX Gaming motherboard with M.2 heatsink, Aura Sync RGB LED, DDR4 4400MHz, dual M.2, SATA 6Gb/s, and USB 3.1 Gen 2. Synchronised RGB lighting technology works with a vast portfolio of Aura Sync-capable PC gear.
Key Specs
Form Factor
ATX
ATX
Socket
LGA1151
LGA1151
Chipset
Intel Z390
Intel Z390
Supported Processors
Supports 9th / 8th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron
Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core Processors
Memory Slot Type
288 pin
288 pin
Size & Weight
Height
12 in.
12 in.
Width
9.6 in.
9.6 in.
Depth
1 in.
0.98 in.
Weight
3 lbs.
4.5 lbs.
Memory
Memory Type
DDR4
DDR4
Maximum Speed
4400 MHz
4400 MHz
Number Of Memory Slots
4
4
Max. Memory Supported
128 GB
128 GB
What customers say about "Memory"
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Gaming Motherboard
- Works well Gskill DDR4 DRAM memory with this mobo.
- Awesome motherboard. Good memory support.
- I bought this board for a all out build. Great support of memory.
- Works well with DDR4 memory type. Great board.
- Looks amazing and works great with DDR4 memory.
Connectivity
PCI
4
6
PCI-E
3x PCIe 3.0 x16, PCIe 3.0 x1
3x PCIe 3.0 x16, 3x PCIe 3.0 x1
HDMI
1
1
USB
5x USB 3.2 Gen2, 10x USB 3.2 Gen1, 4x USB 2.0
5x USB 3.1 Gen2, 6x USB 2.0, 4x USB 3.1 Gen1
SATA
6
6
Other Interfaces
2x M.2, Optical S/PDIF out, 5x audio jacks, RJ-45
PS/2, DisplayPоrt, RJ-45, Optical S/PDIF out, 5x audio jacks, 2x M.2
What customers say about "Connectivity"
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Gaming Motherboard
- Super fast has all the USB ports you need, just an amazing board.
- The superior USB availability makes it a clear winner over the Hero.
- Very stable motherboard. Good and durable USB ports.
- HDMI don't work, and most of the times bios fail to load if the GPU is connected!
- A lot of connections are not well marked on the motherboard nor in the accompanying manual.
Features
Native Audio
Realtek S1220
Realtek S1220
Additional Accessories Included
One 2-Way SLI bridge connector, M.2 Screw, Driver DVD, WiFi antenna, Q-connector, Extension Cable for RGB strips, Extension cable for Addressable LED, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header to USB 2.0 adapter cable, 4x SATA cables
4x SATA cable, M.2 Screw, Driver disk, Wi-Fi antenna, SLI HB BRIDGE, Q-connector, Extension Cable for RGB strips, Extension cable for Addressable LED, ROG coaster
Extras
ASUS 5-Way Optimization, LiveDash, ASUS Aura Sync, ASUS Q-Design, Extreme Tweaker, Eco-System, Sonic Studio III
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5, Aura lighting control, AI Suite 3, Ai Charger, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, Armoury Crate, Pre-mounted I/O shield, ASUS Optimem II, ASUS EZ Flash 3
What customers say about "Features"
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Gaming Motherboard
- Has tons of features, plenty of expandability.
- Awesome motherboard packed with tons of features that make over clocking very easy!
- The RGB light is working. Great motherboard.
- Bios controls are detailed and easy enough for even novices to navigate.
- Aura Sync is a nightmare. Bad software mobo loses advertised features.
Power
Power Connectors
24-pin EATX, 8-pin EATX 12V, 4-pin EATX 12V
24-pin EATX, 8-pin EATX 12V, 4-pin ATX 12V
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
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