Asus maximus xi hero wifi review in Spanish (full analysis)

Asus Maximus XI Hero WiFi is a new motherboard with LGA 1151 socket and a Z390 chipset for the latest Intel processors. The manufacturer has included all its most advanced technologies, to offer a product that is as attractive as possible. In our complete analysis we will check if it has managed to meet the demands of users and their predecessors.

First of all, we thank Asus for the trust placed in giving us the product for analysis.

Asus Maximus XI Hero WiFi technical features

Unboxing and design

Asus Maximus XI Hero WiFi is a very high-end ATX motherboard and that shows from the first moment. The manufacturer packs it in a very colorful cardboard box, and with a two-compartment design that allows you to separate the motherboard from all accessories. All this is protected in the best possible way, to avoid damage during transport.

The Asus Maximus XI Hero WiFi comes with a better balance of specs than any other model in this prestigious series of motherboards. Expectations are always high and, as competition in the market increases, you have to reinvent yourself to differentiate yourself from the competition. Asus Maximus XI Hero WiFi is based on the foundations of its predecessor, with the application of the best technologies in the world of computing.

The thermal enhancements in this new release include reinforced heat sinks in the VRM to seamlessly address Intel's latest eight-core processors. Asus maintains the use of Gigi + technology in this 10-phase power VRM, which translates into the use of the highest quality components to ensure flawless operation, even under the most demanding overclocking. Large heat sinks are responsible for keeping the operating temperature of this VRM under control, which draws power from a 24-pin ATX connector and an 8-pin EPS.

For an easier experience, Asus has modified the silkscreen to highlight the primary memory and PCIe slots, so you don't have to go through the motherboard manual to know where to insert your device. Asus Maximus XI Hero WiFi offers the user four DDR4 DIMM slots with support for up to 64GB of memory in dual channel configuration and a speed of up to DDR4-4266. The improved design of these slots and their contacts reduces signal reflections and interference, thereby achieving the best possible performance.

The two M.2 slot slots now have heat sinks that keep temperatures of high-performance RAID arrays under control. This way you will not have problems to get the most out of your advanced NVMe SSDs. Six Sata III 6 Gb / s ports ensure that you can enjoy large doses of storage, as well as being able to perfectly combine all the benefits of SSDs and mechanical hard drives.

Asus has developed a new automated feature called MemOK! II, which progressively tunes the memory parameters to return to UEFI without having to clear the CMOS or open the chassis in case of any problem. Also included are new AI Overclocking utilities for software and firmware that provide automatic CPU tuning and voltage guidance to newcomers and advanced users. The backend is coded to mark center frequencies by tracking system usage and processor temperatures, providing results that are very close to manual tuning.

As for the graphics capabilities, Asus Maximus XI Hero WiFi has three PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots, two of them reinforced in Asus SafeSlot steel. This will allow enthusiasts to mount a system with up to three AMD or two Nvidia graphics cards, without problems with slot damage due to the high weight of the largest and most powerful cards. It also includes two PCI Express 3.0 x4 slots for expansion cards.

Asus Maximus XI Hero WiFi has added the Intel I219-V Ethernet NIC for connected networks, and the Intel AC9560 Wi-Fi 1.73 Gbps controller for full speed browsing on wireless networks. All this with the reinforcement of Asus GameFirst that improves the performance of the network in the games by prioritizing the packages related to them.

As for the audio system, we find the SupremeFX S1220 multichannel, which has a 113dB SNR input input and a 120dB SNR line output, which allows users to transmit and record with minimal noise. This advanced sound system also doesn't lack a powerful headphone amplifier for units up to 600 ohms, and the ability to perform impedance detection. It is a very advanced audio system, which will avoid the need to buy a separate graphics card.

Asus has enhanced its Sonic Studio, GameFirst and RamCache technologies that make smart use of the ROG ecosystem and choice of connected hardware. Ingenious enhancements include a new APO injection feature, which channels HRTF virtual surround sound to any connected audio device, and the integration of the ROG router's QoS settings into the GameFirst user interface to simplify the profile.

In terms of aesthetics, the built-in headers and switches are now neutral to avoid color collision, and the I / O cover and PCH cover are inspired by ROG's upper rung models, by using etched tracks that are can customize with our Aura software. To this is added the RGB lighting system Asus Aura Sync, which will put the finishing touch to make you the envy of your friends.

Test bench and tests

TESTING BENCH
Processor:	Intel Core i7-8700K
Base plate:	Asus Maximus XI Hero
Memory:	Corsair Vengeance PRO RGB 16GB DDR4
Heatsink	Cryorig A40
HDD	Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB.
Graphic card	Nvidia GTX 1080 Ti
Power supply	Corsair AX860i.

To check the stability of the Intel Core i7-8700K processor at stock values and the motherboard we have stressed with Prime 95 Custom and air cooling. The graphics we have used is an Nvidia GTX 1080 Ti, without further delay, let's see the results obtained in our tests with a 1920 x 1080 monitor.

BIOS

We really liked that Asus continues to be on the crest of the wave in designing and developing its BIOS. With processor overclocking prediction, fan monitoring, and a variety of parameters for overclocking. Good job!

Final words and conclusion about Asus Maximus XI Hero WiFi

The new Asus Maximus XI Hero WiFi motherboard offers 10 power phases, excellent cooling, 6 SATA + 2 NVME connections for high-performance SSDs, LAN + Wifi connection, and high-performance BIOS.

When using eighth generation Intel processors in this first game, the performance is exactly the same as with the Z370 motherboards. Until the embargo on Intel processors is lifted, we will not be able to offer you the real potential of this new motherboards.

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We really liked the improvement in the sound system with the 8-channel SupremeFX technology and the new cooling design in the M.2 connections. At the connectivity level we have a Wifi 802.11 AC connection and a Gigabit connection signed by Intel.

The Asus Maximus XI Hero WiFi will be priced at 300 euros. We believe that it is a somewhat high price, but given its characteristics it seems to us one of the best options for this range. We believe it is a 100% recommended purchase if we are looking for a high-end motherboard without leaving you a kidney.

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ DESIGN AND PCB	- SOMETHING HIGH PRICE
+ FEEDING PHASES
+ CONNECTIVITY AND IMPROVED SOUND
+ DISSIPATION M.2
+ IMPROVED BIOS