ASUS ROG Maximus IX Code
3rd January 2017Type
MotherboardPrice
$357.00 USASUS ROG MAXIMUS IX CODEBoard - Unboxing
The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS IX Code comes in the standard cardboard package. The front is fully red which is also the color scheme that ROG first introduced several years ago before it became a common site on various gaming motherboards.
The back side of the package lists down the specifications and special features of the motherboard such as the AURA Lighting system, New SupremeFX Codec, USB 3.1 Front Panel connector and the 2x2 MU-MiMO Wi-Fi adapter.
The front side also lists down support for Intel's 6th and 7th generation Core processors. There's also support for Intel Optane memory which is one of the key features of the 200-series platform. The board fully supports NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFire technology for multi-GPU functionality. Note that ASUS ROG motherboards can also support workstation graphics cards such as NVIDIA Quadro and AMD WX series.
Inside the package are two compartments, the top houses the board itself while the lower portion houses the accessories. Here we can see that ASUS has a dedicated cut out for their product user guide. The user guide contains a driver disk along with several stickers that can be used by gamers on their PC case. There's also a 20% off coupon on CableMods
There are several accessories included in the package such as a Wi-Fi antenna module, several SATA III cables, an I/O cover, screws for the 3D mounting bracket, a high-bandwidth SLI bridge, CPU Installation cover and the RGB 4-pin cable.
The motherboard is housed in the top compartment and has a plastic cover on top to protect it from dust and damage while shipping.
The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS IX Code has killer looks as it is designed for the high-performance PC market. The fully covered PCB adds a nice touch and the matte black / silver combination with metallic heatsinks offers a nice visual presentation. The AURA system is fully integrated on ASUS ROG series boards so that will add a new layer of visuals and mods to desktop PCs.
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At $357 US, the ASUS ROG Maximus IX Code is a expensive product but it has a design that is really high-end and aimed at enthusiasts. It's a high-end product with so much in terms of I/O, OC Support and features which makes it worth its price.
- Great Design Quality
- Great OC Support
- Metal PCI-e Slots
- Full ROG Armor Coverage
- Intel Optane Support
- Intel 6th and 7th Gen Support
- Dual USB 3.1 (Type-A + Type-C)
- Lots of storage capabilities
- Lots of I/O capabilities
- Onboard WiFi Module
- Onboard SupremeFX Audio
- Front Panel USB 3.1 Port
- RGB AURA Lightning
Pros
- High Price ($357 US)
- No U.2 SSD Support
- Vertical M.2 Slot
- Non Metal DIMM slots
- Kaby Lake Not a Big Improvement From Skylake
Cons
About the author: A Software Engineer by training and a PC enthusiast by passion, Hassan Mujtaba serves as Wccftech's Senior Editor for hardware section. With years of experience in the industry, he specializes in deep-dive technical analysis of next-generation CPU and GPU architectures, motherboards, and cooling solutions. His work involves not only breaking news on upcoming technologies but also extensive hands-on reviews and benchmarking.
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