The ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Extreme Glacial is a flagship motherboard designed for extreme performance and cutting-edge features, catering to enthusiasts, overclockers, and gamers looking for the absolute best in Intel’s 10th and 11th Gen Core processors. Built with premium materials, advanced cooling solutions, and a plethora of high-end features, this motherboard is an all-in-one solution for users who demand top-tier reliability, performance, and aesthetics.
1. Socket & Chipset Compatibility
- Socket: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel Z590
- CPU Support: Designed for Intel 10th and 11th Gen Core processors (Comet Lake and Rocket Lake). These chips offer exceptional gaming and multitasking performance, with the ability to overclock for extreme power users.
2. Extreme Performance Design
- The Maximus XIII Extreme Glacial leverages a highly advanced 16+2 power stage VRM design with 60A power stages to ensure the processor receives clean, stable power under load. This makes the board ideal for overclocking high-end CPUs like the Intel Core i9-11900K.
- The board supports AI Overclocking, allowing for automatic fine-tuning of CPU and memory performance based on system load and thermal limits.
3. Premium Cooling Solutions
- Glacial Cooling Block: The standout feature of this board is the integrated custom water-cooling block. It integrates a full-cover waterblock for the VRM and chipset, which can be connected to a custom loop, ensuring that your system remains cool even under extreme workloads. This custom waterblock features RGB lighting to complement the aesthetics of the ROG ecosystem.
- Thermal Pads & Heatsinks: High-quality thermal pads and multi-layer heatsinks further enhance heat dissipation for critical components such as the VRM, M.2 slots, and the chipset. This keeps your system cool during intense gaming sessions or overclocking sessions.
4. Memory & Storage
- Memory Support: The board features quad-channel memory support, with up to 128GB of DDR4 RAM running at speeds of up to 5333MHz (OC), ensuring smooth performance in demanding applications and workloads.
- Storage Options:
- PCIe 4.0 M.2 Slots: The motherboard offers four M.2 slots, including one that supports PCIe 4.0 speeds, for ultra-fast NVMe SSDs.
- SATA Ports: It also supports six SATA 6Gb/s ports for additional storage options.
5. Advanced Connectivity
- PCIe 4.0 Support: With PCIe 4.0, the board is capable of delivering 64GB/s bandwidth to the latest high-speed SSDs and GPUs, ensuring that users can take advantage of the latest and greatest in GPU and storage technology.
- Wi-Fi 6E: The Maximus XIII Extreme Glacial integrates the Intel Wi-Fi 6E standard, supporting up to 6GHz bands for faster and more reliable wireless connections.
- 10Gb Ethernet: For wired connections, the motherboard includes a 10Gb Ethernet port powered by Marvell AQtion for ultra-fast networking speeds. This is ideal for users who require high-speed internet for gaming, streaming, or content creation.
- Bluetooth 5.2: It also features the latest Bluetooth 5.2 for faster pairing and broader range with wireless peripherals.
6. Customizable RGB & Aesthetics
- Customizable RGB Lighting: ASUS ROG’s Aura Sync RGB lighting technology allows users to personalize their PC’s lighting with millions of colors and effects. The motherboard features addressable RGB headers for easy integration with compatible lighting strips and devices.
- Premium Aesthetics: The board’s design includes a black PCB with metallic accents and the eye-catching ROG logo illuminated by RGB lighting. The Glacial cooling block is made from polished aluminum with a sleek, mirror-like finish, enhancing the motherboard’s overall aesthetics.
7. Audio
- SupremeFX Audio: The Maximus XIII Extreme Glacial is equipped with SupremeFX 8-channel high-definition audio, powered by the Realtek S1220 codec. This provides audiophile-grade sound quality with enhanced signal-to-noise ratio, making it perfect for gaming, music, and multimedia applications.
- Impedance Sensing: The motherboard offers an impedance-sensing circuit, which optimizes audio performance for a wide range of headphones and earphones.
8. Expansion and I/O
- PCIe Expansion: It offers three PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (with support for multi-GPU setups), allowing users to add multiple GPUs or other expansion cards.
- I/O Ports: The rear I/O includes an USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port, multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and high-speed Thunderbolt 4 support for ultra-fast data transfer and expansion.
- Display Outputs: Although primarily designed for high-end gaming, the motherboard includes HDMI 2.1 output for users utilizing Intel integrated graphics.
9. ROG Software Suite
- The ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Extreme Glacial works seamlessly with the Armory Crate software suite. This suite allows users to control RGB lighting, system performance, fan speeds, and more from a single interface.
- Additionally, AI Suite 3 offers a range of overclocking and tuning features, enabling users to extract maximum performance from the motherboard with ease.
10. Security and Durability
- Security Features: The motherboard is built with various security features, including TPM 2.0 support for enhanced security in Windows 11, secure boot, and a dedicated ROG SafeSlot for PCIe cards to prevent damage during installation.
- Durability: ASUS uses high-quality capacitors, solid-state capacitors, and military-grade components for superior durability. The motherboard is engineered to withstand the demands of overclocking and extreme usage scenarios.
11. AI & Software Features
- AI Noise-Canceling Technology: Integrated AI software filters out unwanted background noise during calls and streaming, providing crystal-clear voice communication.
- AI Networking (GameFirst VI): Automatically prioritizes network traffic to ensure low-latency gaming and smooth online experiences.
- AI Overclocking & Tuning: Allows users to automatically tune their system for optimal performance by leveraging the AI’s deep learning capabilities. It fine-tunes the CPU, memory, and voltage settings for peak stability and performance.
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