ASUS ROG Maximus IX Code
3rd January 2017Type
MotherboardPrice
$357.00 USASUS ROG MAXIMUS IX CODE Discrete GPU Performance Tests
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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
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