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ASUS Maximus VIII Impact Specs
| Release Date in Hong Kong | |
|---|---|
| Model | MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT |
| Date | Sep 2015 |
| Processor | |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor socket | LGA 1151 (Socket H4) |
| Compatible processor series | Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium® |
| Memory | |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots | 2 |
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 4133,4000,2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3500,3600,3733,3800,3866 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | Dual |
| Non-ECC | Yes |
| Unbuffered memory | Yes |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 170 mm |
| Depth | 170 mm |
| Networking | |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| LAN controller | Intel® I219-V |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.1 |
| Internal I/O | |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 1 |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 4 |
| Number of SATA connectors | 4 |
| Front panel audio connector | Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
| Number of EATX power connectors | 1 |
| CPU fan connector | Yes |
| Number of chassis fan connectors | 1 |
| Back panel I/O ports | |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
| USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes |
| S/PDIF out port | Yes |
| Storage controllers | |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2,Serial ATA III |
| BIOS | |
| BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size | 16 Mbit |
| ACPI version | 5.0 |
| Clear CMOS button | Yes |
| Features | |
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard form factor | Mini ITX |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel® Z170 |
| Audio output channels | 5.1 channels |
| Power source type | ATX |
Reviews of ASUS Maximus VIII Impact
pcper.com
Reviewed on 2017-01-02
Stock performance, Overclocking performance, Board aesthetics, layout, and design, Motherboard manual details and quality, UEFI BIOS design and usability, Intel GigE network controller performance, Integrated sound subsystem quality, Inclusion of PCIe x4...
Lack of M.2 port, Space constraints for larger coolers with CPU power daughter board, Placement of SATA slots can make for build challenges
Courtesy of ASUSThe Maximus VIII Impact is one of the Intel Z170 chipset offerings in the ROG (Republic of Gamer) board line. The board features the standard black and red ROG aesthetics in an mini-ITX form factor to accommodate space constrained system b...
Read more > neoseeker.com
Reviewed on 2016-09-27
With the release of Intel's X99 platform and Haswell-E Extreme processors, there was a race to the DDR4 memory market. The big players in the RAM arena were ready for consumer demand with memory kits of various capacities and speeds. A similar race happen...
Read more > overclock3d.net
Reviewed on 2016-04-15
Once upon a time, long ago, PC motherboards came in a bewildering array of types and sizes. Instead of just deciding to buy the one that fit best within your price range, or perhaps colour scheme (which, to be fair, was largely a choice of blue or brown)...
Read more > Techreport.com
Reviewed on 2016-02-01
Mini-ITX motherboards can be found in almost every motherboard manufacturer's portfolio these days. Asus has several of these small-form-factor boards in its lineup, capped off by its enthusiast-oriented Republic of Gamers (ROG) line. The Impact models ar...
Read more > neoseeker.com
Reviewed on 2016-02-01
Today's review features the ASUS Maximus VIII Impact motherboard. As the most recent addition to the Maximus Impact family, this board is a member of the manufacturer's legendary "Republic of Gamers" brand. This mini-ITX form factor board comes packed wit...
Read more > anandtech.com
Reviewed on 2015-12-29
For the Z170 platform, ASUS is slowly increasing the number of Republic of Gamers motherboards available. Alongside the seniors Gene/Formula/Extreme, we have the Impact as a junior, sophomore models in Ranger and Hero but freshman in the Pro Gamer pair, t...
Read more > Bjorn3d.com
Reviewed on 2015-12-26
Intel® Z170
Hello hardware enthusiast. Today we look at one of the most impressive and awe inspiring manifestations of technology to grace the Bjorn3D lab, The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT. The latest iteration of the Maximus IMPACT pushes the boundaries of what can...
Read more > silentpcreview.com
Reviewed on 2015-12-14
Compared to a "normal" sized Skylake motherboard, it's really only missing SATA Express, which is understandable considering it requires a large block of standard SATA connectors, and more notably, M.2. The Impact tries to make up for this partially with...
Read more > overclockers.com
Reviewed on 2015-12-02
The ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) line of motherboards, both Maximus and Rampage, are known for being some of the best overclocking boards out there. Their newest ITX iteration, the Maximus VIII Impact, is on the test bed for this review. If past experien...
Read more > overclock3d.net
Reviewed on 2015-11-30
The days when an mITX motherboard meant that you were accepting of barest minimum of performance, using it solely as a means to transport your legally obtained digital media to your television are long gone. Maybe it's a side effect of the move towards sm...
Read more > overclockersclub.com
Reviewed on 2016-01-11
Fullsize board overclocking, Performance, SupremeFX Impact III sound, ROG feature set, Crash Free UEFI BIOS, Software package, USB performance, Looks, Small Form Factor, ROG sound, Storage options
Obstructed VCheckpoints
As more and more people give up their full towers for systems with a smaller footprint, finding that good, solid motherboard to fit in the smaller case is a challenge. Even more so when you want to have the same overclocking tools and capabilities in the...
Read more > hardwarecanucks.com
Reviewed on 2015-12-17
Although we have already had the privilege of reviewing one wonderfully compact ASUS Z170 motherboard - the Maximus VIII GENE - we still had our sights on something even smaller. With that in mind, we bring you today a review of the ASUS Maximus VIII Impa...
Read more > tweaktown.com
Reviewed on 2015-11-19
For years, the mini-ITX platform has become more and more exciting. While power requirements have eased off in recent years, full-sized ATX boards still bring many advantages that most mini-ITX boards can't compete with because of their size. It might be...
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