• 1. VRM Heatsink

A large, high-mass heatsink with an extended surface area that covers the VRM and choke areas improves heat dissipation.

• Thermal Pad

High-quality thermal pads help transfer heat from the inductor and phase array to the heatsink.

• 2. M.2 Heatsink

The M.2 heatsink keeps the M.2 SSD at the optimal operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.

Numerous USB ports support gaming rigs loaded with peripherals, including one USB Type-A port and one Type-C port with fast USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity.

The TUF Gaming Alliance is a collaboration between ASUS and trusted PC component brands to ensure compatibility with a wide range of parts, such as PC cases, power supplies, CPU coolers, memory kits, and more. With more partnerships and components being added regularly, the TUF Gaming Alliance will continue to grow even further.

ESD Guards extend the lifespan of components while preventing damage from electrostatic discharges, providing protection for air discharges up to +/- 10 kV and for contact discharges up to +/- 6 kV - far exceeding the respective industry standards of +/- 6 kV and +/- 4 kV.

Armoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate allows you to easily customize the RGB lighting and effects for every compatible device in your arsenal and synchronize them with Aura Sync for unique system lighting effects. You can also enable the Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation feature for crystal-clear in-game voice communication. Armoury Crate even includes dedicated product registration and news areas to help you stay in touch with the gaming community.

The WiFi 6 module is compatible with the 802.11ax standard and increases the theoretical maximum bandwidth to an incredible 2.4 Gbps. Perhaps more importantly for power users, it is optimized for more efficient operation in busy networks with a lot of competitive traffic. Pair your motherboard with ASUS WiFi 6 routers to fully enjoy the networking capabilities of WiFi 6.

A well-tuned system deserves a corresponding aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full control of RGB lighting with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LED lights as well as for the strips connected to the built-in RGB headers. And all of this can be synchronized with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.

A. ARGB Header

B. RGB Headers