ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero
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$860.99
ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Price comparison
ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Price History
Price History for ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero WiFi 6E LGA 1700(Intel 12th Gen) ATX Gaming Motherboard(PCIe...
Statistics
Current Price | $475.43 | September 6, 2024 |
Highest Price | $649.00 | August 5, 2024 |
Lowest Price | $176.63 | August 1, 2024 |
Last price changes
$475.43 | September 5, 2024 |
$525.10 | September 3, 2024 |
$475.43 | September 2, 2024 |
$633.69 | August 30, 2024 |
$632.70 | August 28, 2024 |
ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Description
Powerful Performance:
The ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero WiFi 6E is perfect for powering your laptop with next-gen speed and precision. Featuring up to Intel 12th Gen LGA 1700 processors, DDR4 memory, and PCIe 5.0 graphics, it is designed to deliver exceptional performance for gaming and intensive applications. It also has an advanced thermal design to keep the system and components running cool, as well as built-in USB 3.2 Gen2 support. With features such as dual M.2 slots, intuitive Aura Sync RGB lighting, and SupremeFX audio technology, the ASUS ROG Maximus Hero Z690 WiFi 6E gaming motherboard is the perfect foundation to build your gaming rig.
Latest Connectivity Technologies:
Enjoy ultra-fast Wi-Fi speeds with the latest Wi-Fi 6E connection technology. With maximum speeds of up to 4.8 Gbps, you can stay connected to the gaming action with faster streaming and uninterrupted networking. The ASUS ROG Maximus Hero Z690 also has a variety of other connections such as Intel I211-AT Gigabit LAN, Bluetooth 5.2, and USB 3.2 Gen2 ports.
Aura RGB Lighting & SupremeFX Audio:
The ASUS ROG Maximus Hero Z690 boasts Aura Sync RGB lighting for stunning visuals that can be customized with over 16 million colors. SupremeFX audio technology ensures realistic sound with immersive gaming performance.
Robust Security:
All your data and information is secure with multiple layers of security layered on the ASUS ROG Maximus Hero Z690 motherboard. The ROG Z690 has Intel Firmware Security features, and AI Overclocking and Asus AI Tuner helps you choose the best settings for your system.
Features:
• Intel 12th Gen LGA 1700 processor support
• Up to DDR4 4500MHz memory
• PCIe 5.0 graphics
• Dual M.2 slots
• Aura Sync RGB lighting
• SupremeFX audio technology
• Wi-Fi 6E connectivity
• Intel I211-AT Gigabit LAN
• Bluetooth 5.2
• USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
• Intel Firmware Security features
• AI Overclocking and Asus AI Tuner
ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Specification
Specification: ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero
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ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Reviews (6)
6 reviews for ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero
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CPLWeeks –
It is a beautiful art ot work many only 2 usb port connections. I dont how to work the display port.
Francisco a. la De Cruz –
Altogether it’s awesome. Perfect for my i9-12900k. Looks amazing and like a high end board. Bios is very easy to use and it even has mounts for lga1200 AIO coolers. I didn’t know DDR5 ram slots are not backwards compatible with DDR4 sticks which I wish was more spelled out but that’s my fault. Plenty of M.2 SSD slots and an awesome PCIe adaptor for more, but make sure your using the right generation SSD with the correct SSD port. Only other review here is by someone who bombs all reviews and doesn’t know what he’s doing apparently.
Tamara Follett –
Okay, get ready for a mouthful, but DEFINITELY READ THIS IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING BUYING THIS MOTHERBOARD.
I got this motherboard to run my i9-13900k. Which for anyone reading this who’s inexperienced, I’d suggest not doing. If you don’t trust yourself to flash your BIOS with a flash drive, either get a 12th gen cpu or grab a Z790 board instead so you don’t accidentally brick your board.
None of that was an issue for me however and I was able to flash the board no problem and has no issues in that regard. The issues for me started with the board physically the minute I opened the box. One of the two USB 3.2 ports had its pins COMPLETELY bent. I attached the photos of what I saw after I took it out of the box.
I immediately called ASUS support to try and get this fixed. After providing them my serial number and name, they informed me that while I was within my warranty for the board bent pins are not covered under warranty. I explained again that I had just taken it out of the box, and they were already bent. They said the most they could do would be to have me send them the motherboard for a free diagnostic test (whatever that means) and after that I would need to pay them to fix the board and have it sent back to me… this process would take 7-10 days as well. I need my computer to work full time from home so that was not an option and I wasn’t about to pay to fix something that was broken on arrival.
At this point I decided the best course of action would be for me to order this board again, and after it arrives I can pack this one up and return it for a refund. Yesterday the replacement board arrived and I opened it up to find that the pins on the same USB gen 3.2 port were bent AGAIN. Luckily for me this time only 2 of them were bent and I was able to bend them back into position and the port works fine now.
But definitely buyer beware, I don’t know if their stock of these boards all have this issue or if I got extremely unlucky, but they didn’t make it easy for me to fix this problem and in the end I really had to fix it myself.
Something of note is that it was the same lower USB 3.2 port on both boards that had bent pins, which makes me thing it might be a manufacturing thing or something, but definitely be careful when buying and be aware you could get broken pins, if you only need one 3.2 header you should be fine to still use it as there’s a second 3.2 header that was fine on both boards I got. But if you ever plan to resell this board it will lose a significant chunk of value due to that.
Other than that the board looks amazing and now that I have one with both ports working I love it. But the bad service and the two faulty boards makes me never want to go asus for my boards again. Which is a shame because I feel like they make a lot of the best looking high end boards on the market. Most likely moving forward I’ll be going with a different brand till asus can get their QC under control
Tamara Follett –
Be advised, if you experience a Q-Code 12, 54 and 55 with this motherboard, it probably just needs a BIOS update to function. I went through the troubleshooting process with Asus and they advised me it was a hardware issue. They instructed me to exchange the board or send it in for repair. I decided to get a second opinion, and after doing my own research I found the solution.
Follow the instructions in the manual to download a BIOS update from the manufacturer to a USB flash drive. Flash the BIOS, and that will resolve this issue.
Good luck!
Francisco a. la De Cruz –
Compared to other z690 boards, the flexibility with allocating PCI gen 4 and 5 lanes is awesome. USB 5/Thunderbolt 4 is great for future use but really nothing uses now. AI overclocking and fan control overcome the massive increase in complexity overclocking Alder Lake CPUs, solve the problem where changes in room temp or cooling capability (dusty fan grill etc) could cause overheating without adjustments and keeping fan usage to a minimum while keeping temps low without a ton of hassle. This WAS all great but I experienced a hardware issue with the sound chip: the DAC would randomly emit full volume digital noise and sometime require a reboot to fix. I believe there may be a firmware update for the sound solution now, but I cannot try it as I have already returned it. Great board, hopefully the sound issue doesn’t become widespread.
WrigleyDave –
Just got my Z690 Hero this morning. Opened the box to check for the inverted chip above the ram dimms. Everything okay! But once I inspected the entire board I noticed there are 2 bent capacitors near the CPU socket. Closed the box and sent back immediately to azon for refund and purchased another Z690 Hero.
Edit:. 3/23
Got my replacement board on Feb 23. It’s been already a month since putting this board together with my 13900k, Noctua NH-D15s cooler and Gskill trident 16gbx2 rgb ram 6000. All working perfectly. Happy with my setup. Next target is a 4070ti or a 4080, but will use my EVGA rtx 3080ti ftw3 ultra for awhile.