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# 5-way 1-click overclocking boost Aura Flex RGB customizable lighting SupremeFX 2015 premium audio Asus ROG Maximus VIII Hero Alpha ATX DDR4 3000 LGA 1151 Motherboards

**Brand:** asus
**Price:** VT123516
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Power your build with elite speed, sound, and style — because average just won’t cut it.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Asus ROG Maximus VIII Hero Alpha ATX DDR4 3000 LGA 1151 Motherboards by asus
- **How much does it cost?** VT123516 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- asus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted asus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Next-Gen Connectivity:** Dual U.2 + M.2 + SATA Express slots ensure blazing-fast storage speeds and future-proof expandability.
- • **Custom Aura RGB Lighting:** Personalize your setup with Aura Flex RGB headers and LED lighting control for a signature look.
- • **Immersive SupremeFX Audio:** Top-to-bottom audio upgrades deliver crystal-clear, immersive sound for work and play.
- • **Effortless 5-Way Optimization:** One-click overclocking and cooling tuned for peak performance without the hassle.
- • **Lag-Free Intel Gb LAN & MU-MIMO Wi-Fi:** Stay ahead with ultra-responsive wired and wireless networking optimized for seamless multitasking.

## Overview

The Asus ROG Maximus VIII Hero Alpha is a high-performance ATX motherboard designed for Intel LGA 1151 processors, featuring advanced 5-way optimization with 1-click overclocking, SupremeFX 2015 audio enhancements, dual U.2 and M.2 storage slots, and Aura RGB lighting customization. It supports DDR4 memory up to 3000 MHz, offers Intel Gb LAN and MU-MIMO 802.11ac Wi-Fi for lag-free connectivity, and is engineered for gamers and professionals seeking uncompromising speed, reliability, and style in their PC builds.

## Description

The ROG MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA improves upon the award-winning design of the original ROG MAXIMUS VIII HERO by offering improved USB 3.1 performance, 2T2R 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO, dual NVMe U.2 slots, and all-new Aura RGB Strip headers for custom system lighting.

Review: Simple setup, great features, looks good - Let's be honest - this is overkill for a Z170 system. There is no solid reason you need this motherboard over the $130 version that Asus sells. I've always gone with a $150 motherboard for all my systems but for this build I wanted to blow that and buy a fancy motheboard for a change. It does look good and I like how you can keep the LED lights on or turn them off component by component in the BIOS, which is useful if you are trying to keep a color theme. I'm not using the LED strip functionality but instead using the LED strip with my Phanteks Enthoo Luxe case. It was a decision between the standard VIII HERO (M8H) and the VIII HERO Alpha (M8HA). M8H > vs > M8HA ASMedia USB 3.1 >> Intel USB 3.1 SATA Express >> newer U.2 revision No wifi or BT >> wifi and BT old driver set >> latest driver set Whether those features are worth the price tag to you is only something you can decide. In addition to those features I heard the original M8H had some bugs so I thought I would pay a bit more to get the board without the bugs. I probably won't use wifi or BT. Not sure on U.2 yet but I know I wouldn't use SATA Express so that is better. Only being able to use 1 due to sharing a lane with the Intel 6Gb ports isn't a big deal to me since if I did go with U.2 I would only use 1 anyway. I do prefer Intel USB 3.1 and the more updated driver set. I downloaded the drivers off of the Asus website and didn't use the disc or install the extra programs. Best part of building your own machine is removing the bloatware. Though I may install the ROG theme CPU-Z as I will get CPU-Z in some form anyway. Lots of options for overclocking and I honestly can't think of anything that it is missing. Once I enabled XMP it automatically recognized my overclocked by factory RAM (3000MHz). It's "EZ Overclock" feature gave me about a 22% OC before I went back to stock to complete my build. I like the Start button on the motherboard, came in handy. It was very easy and fast to update the BIOS. You have 3 methods by the way, one of which you can do with a USB drive and without it being turned on (very nice!). Not a fan of how the BIOS is laid out but once you get used to it its not bad. I haven't tried it yet so only like it in theory at the moment but I like how you can save multiple profiles in the BIOS. It automatically selected the boot order I wanted (SSD first, HDD second, blu-ray drive third) so that was one less thing to tweak. I did have to apply more force than I thought I would for the RAM and video card because at first it only read half of my RAM. I waited for the clicks the first time but reseating it with more force fixed it. Despite it being 4-pin PWM it didn't seem like the Waterblock fan header is controlled the same as the CPU Fan Header is because my H100i GTX was not spinning right away, so I plugged it into the CPU Fan Header. It's ok for the case fans to be delayed at start up but I want my heatsink fan working right away. I wish there was more dedicated USB 3.0 slots since keyboards these days almost always have 2 and gaming mice usually require USB 3.0 as well. So far onboard sound is quite good. Signal appears clean and crisp. I don't hear any audio pops or crackles nor does it have low volume like my previous motherboard had. The 6 SATA cables it came with were exactly what I was looking for but couldn't find on desertcart - black/white and not too long. Three 90 degree and 3 straight. Figured I would mention it since people like to plan for cable management. The price is very high and you can find the M8H on sale for $80 cheaper. I knew what I was getting into as far as features for price so I'm not sure I should dock a star. All of my motherboards before have had headaches and lingering bugs so in comparison this is a very nice board. The only issue I've seen so far is my keyboard wasn't recognized immediately from a cold boot (PSU turned off and unplugged) right away and future attempts required me waiting on the K70's LEDs to come on. So I'm not sure if its a motherboard bug, a K70 bug or just simply waiting for the juice to circulate through the system. I'm not going to blame the motherboard unless I see it on warm boots. It also has more features than I am used to and overclocking looks easier than ever. Most of the setup was hassle free so I say 5 stars ...but seriously Asus, too expensive! Niche priced board for sure.
Review: A great motherboard for my first complete build - This review is a little different from other motherboard reviews, in that it's from the perspective of a first-time gamer PC builder. After doing extensive research and watching many video tutorials, I decided to take the plunge and build my own PC as opposed to buying a complete unit from Digital Storm. I tried to use high end (but not stratospheric) components, with the final build running about $2,200 as opposed to $3,400 for a custom built system of the same specs. I had been looking at the Hero VIII, and as the Alpha just came out (with WiFi that I needed for this application) so I decided to go for it. The build was a dream, with everything going together in one low-stress day. The layout of fan headers, USB and SATA ports, front panel controls, etc made the going easy, plus the board looks very cool. The RGB options on this board made adding LED lighting a breeze, and everything just plain worked the first time. Bios updating and Windows 10 loading was effortless. I had heard to stay clear of the mass of software tools included on disk, only using the necessary Bluetooth and WiFi drivers, which was probably a good call. Bios setup and overclocking were easy, and the WiFi worked as soon as the drivers were installed, running much quicker download speeds than my previous PC. Overall, a very pleasant experience for this rookie. Buy one! Asus Hero VIII Alpha Skylake 6700K EVGA GTX980ti Classified 16GB Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4 3000 Corsair H110i GTX EVGA G2 850w 1 TB 850 EVO SSD Corsair LED fans, Cablemods LED light strip & sleeved cables Corsair 450D case

## Features

- 5-way Optimization with 1-click overclocking
- Reinvented SupremeFX 2015 Audio with top-to-bottom upgrades
- Intel Gb LAN & MU-MIMO 2T2R 802.11ac for lag-free gaming
- LED Lighting and Aura Flex RGB headers for a personalized look
- Dual U.2 + M.2 + SATA Express for uncompromising storage speeds

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B017RI8UYA |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,591 in Computer Motherboards |
| Brand | ASUS |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (219) |
| Date First Available | November 10, 2015 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 13.07 x 11.14 x 2.87 inches |
| Item Weight | 4.93 pounds |
| Item model number | MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA |
| Manufacturer | ASUS Computer International Direct |
| Memory Speed | 2133 MHz |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
| Processor | core_i7 |
| Product Dimensions | 13.07 x 11.14 x 2.87 inches |
| RAM | 65536 MB DDR4 |
| Series | MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA |
| Wireless Type | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ASUS
- **CPU Model:** Core i7
- **CPU Socket:** LGA 1151
- **Chipset Type:** Intel Z170
- **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer
- **Compatible Processors:** Core i7, Core i5, Core i3, Pentium, Celeron (LGA 1151)
- **Memory Clock Speed:** 2133 MHz
- **Model Name:** MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA
- **Platform:** Not Machine Specific
- **RAM Memory Technology:** DDR4

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple setup, great features, looks good
*by S***E on January 26, 2016*

Let's be honest - this is overkill for a Z170 system. There is no solid reason you need this motherboard over the $130 version that Asus sells. I've always gone with a $150 motherboard for all my systems but for this build I wanted to blow that and buy a fancy motheboard for a change. It does look good and I like how you can keep the LED lights on or turn them off component by component in the BIOS, which is useful if you are trying to keep a color theme. I'm not using the LED strip functionality but instead using the LED strip with my Phanteks Enthoo Luxe case. It was a decision between the standard VIII HERO (M8H) and the VIII HERO Alpha (M8HA). M8H > vs > M8HA ASMedia USB 3.1 >> Intel USB 3.1 SATA Express >> newer U.2 revision No wifi or BT >> wifi and BT old driver set >> latest driver set Whether those features are worth the price tag to you is only something you can decide. In addition to those features I heard the original M8H had some bugs so I thought I would pay a bit more to get the board without the bugs. I probably won't use wifi or BT. Not sure on U.2 yet but I know I wouldn't use SATA Express so that is better. Only being able to use 1 due to sharing a lane with the Intel 6Gb ports isn't a big deal to me since if I did go with U.2 I would only use 1 anyway. I do prefer Intel USB 3.1 and the more updated driver set. I downloaded the drivers off of the Asus website and didn't use the disc or install the extra programs. Best part of building your own machine is removing the bloatware. Though I may install the ROG theme CPU-Z as I will get CPU-Z in some form anyway. Lots of options for overclocking and I honestly can't think of anything that it is missing. Once I enabled XMP it automatically recognized my overclocked by factory RAM (3000MHz). It's "EZ Overclock" feature gave me about a 22% OC before I went back to stock to complete my build. I like the Start button on the motherboard, came in handy. It was very easy and fast to update the BIOS. You have 3 methods by the way, one of which you can do with a USB drive and without it being turned on (very nice!). Not a fan of how the BIOS is laid out but once you get used to it its not bad. I haven't tried it yet so only like it in theory at the moment but I like how you can save multiple profiles in the BIOS. It automatically selected the boot order I wanted (SSD first, HDD second, blu-ray drive third) so that was one less thing to tweak. I did have to apply more force than I thought I would for the RAM and video card because at first it only read half of my RAM. I waited for the clicks the first time but reseating it with more force fixed it. Despite it being 4-pin PWM it didn't seem like the Waterblock fan header is controlled the same as the CPU Fan Header is because my H100i GTX was not spinning right away, so I plugged it into the CPU Fan Header. It's ok for the case fans to be delayed at start up but I want my heatsink fan working right away. I wish there was more dedicated USB 3.0 slots since keyboards these days almost always have 2 and gaming mice usually require USB 3.0 as well. So far onboard sound is quite good. Signal appears clean and crisp. I don't hear any audio pops or crackles nor does it have low volume like my previous motherboard had. The 6 SATA cables it came with were exactly what I was looking for but couldn't find on Amazon - black/white and not too long. Three 90 degree and 3 straight. Figured I would mention it since people like to plan for cable management. The price is very high and you can find the M8H on sale for $80 cheaper. I knew what I was getting into as far as features for price so I'm not sure I should dock a star. All of my motherboards before have had headaches and lingering bugs so in comparison this is a very nice board. The only issue I've seen so far is my keyboard wasn't recognized immediately from a cold boot (PSU turned off and unplugged) right away and future attempts required me waiting on the K70's LEDs to come on. So I'm not sure if its a motherboard bug, a K70 bug or just simply waiting for the juice to circulate through the system. I'm not going to blame the motherboard unless I see it on warm boots. It also has more features than I am used to and overclocking looks easier than ever. Most of the setup was hassle free so I say 5 stars ...but seriously Asus, too expensive! Niche priced board for sure.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great motherboard for my first complete build
*by M***H on February 5, 2016*

This review is a little different from other motherboard reviews, in that it's from the perspective of a first-time gamer PC builder. After doing extensive research and watching many video tutorials, I decided to take the plunge and build my own PC as opposed to buying a complete unit from Digital Storm. I tried to use high end (but not stratospheric) components, with the final build running about $2,200 as opposed to $3,400 for a custom built system of the same specs. I had been looking at the Hero VIII, and as the Alpha just came out (with WiFi that I needed for this application) so I decided to go for it. The build was a dream, with everything going together in one low-stress day. The layout of fan headers, USB and SATA ports, front panel controls, etc made the going easy, plus the board looks very cool. The RGB options on this board made adding LED lighting a breeze, and everything just plain worked the first time. Bios updating and Windows 10 loading was effortless. I had heard to stay clear of the mass of software tools included on disk, only using the necessary Bluetooth and WiFi drivers, which was probably a good call. Bios setup and overclocking were easy, and the WiFi worked as soon as the drivers were installed, running much quicker download speeds than my previous PC. Overall, a very pleasant experience for this rookie. Buy one! Asus Hero VIII Alpha Skylake 6700K EVGA GTX980ti Classified 16GB Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4 3000 Corsair H110i GTX EVGA G2 850w 1 TB 850 EVO SSD Corsair LED fans, Cablemods LED light strip & sleeved cables Corsair 450D case

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ If You Can Front the Extra Cost For a Premium Board, Buy This One
*by W***. on July 20, 2016*

The Asus ROG Maximus VIII Hero Alpha is a great motherboard for a mid-level price. The board installed very easily and not only performs great, but looks great too. I thought the RGB LED lights on the board would be brighter, but I can not complain about the ambience they add. I am also excited to try out the RGB LED controller built into the board. Great BIOS, you can even use a mouse in BIOS settings. Sturdy and pretty board. The only reason I did not rate this board for 5 stars is because of an unlucky issue unrelated to how the product performs (Check to make sure the "New" board you ordered is, indeed, new.)

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