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August 2011
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The editors liked
Very good build quality & clean layout
Tons of features and great UEFI BIOS
AI Suite II offers many overclocking options (onthefly overclocking without reboot)
Overclocking performance is stunning
Supports X.M.P Memory profiles
Supports Lucid Virtu technology
Supports THX certification for output sound via software solution
Supports two fullsized graphics cards
Includes many SATA II and t
Small Form Factor
Dual GPU support
Factory Turbo Overclock
Virtu Feature that Works
Red and Black Color Scheme
Lots of ROG Features
Full-size board features and capability packed into a much smaller footprint
Excellent overclocking options
Mature BIOS ensures easy setup for near every configuration
Low power consumption
Lucid Virtu support
Fantastic accessory package
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The editors didn't like
Price is higher than competition
Not all MicroATX cases support high end boards
Bluetooth not included
Our first "High-End" board without a USB 3.0 front panel device
Slot spacing not ideal for multi-GPU configurations
Abstract: I'm not sure why, but I'm such a sucker for the mATX format when it comes to computing. I say I'm not sure why because I don't have an mATX system, nor do I have a need for one, but it doesn't stop me from being interested in the layout. For years we saw ...
So is the change to the Maximus IV sweet as Aristotle prophesied or does it leave a bitter taste?Probably the first thing to get your head around is the fact that the extra Z at the end makes all the difference. This isn't a cut-down version of the previo...
If we had to answer one thing the Maximus IV Gene-Z does, it's that ASUS show us just because you want to go for a mATX platform, it doesn't mean you have to sacrifice performance or features. The Maximus IV Gene-Z does exactly what you'd want from n...
Design wise, the Gene-Z is a ROG board and because of that, I simply love it, and with a lot of mods and fans on the market utilising red, it's a really strong colour scheme to use if you're wanting to colour coordinate your system build. The fact that it...
ly the ASUS Maximus IV GeneZ's Layout has been very well thought Once more practical are the angled SATA connectors as well as the power and resetbuttons There also is a debug display which is very useful in case you should have issues with a component in...
Abstract: The Maximus IV Gene-Z is a very well equipped mATX motherboard which is based on Intels Z68 chipset. Since ASUS have released with the Rampage II Gene the first mATX gaming board we've been following this trend. And the best thing about these boards is th...
With their Republic of Gamers Maximus IV Gene-Z ASUS have tried to fit as many features and as much performance into a mATX based board as they can. The result is a very impressive board which is capable of competing against the best ATX Z68 boards on...
Excellent design, fully loaded, SLI and Crossfire support, memory support is first class, great price point,
Two cards is the limit, Kitguru says: Another excellent product from the Asus engineering team, Rating: 9.0, Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29, Share, Facebook, Twitter, Google +, Stumbleupon, LinkedIn, P
As we hoped, the Micro ATX Asus Maximus IV Gene-Z motherboard delivers the goods without compromising on features. The bundle Asus have included is thorough, and the manual is well written, covering every aspect of system install and bios tuning that a us...
The Asus Maximus IV GENE-Z motherboard is priced at Rs.13,110 which is a grand more than the P8Z68-V Pro motherboard from the same company. We understand it’s designed for enthusiasts and overclockers but there’s no straying away from the fact that it ...
Abstract: Do not let its small size deceive you. In spite of its microATX form factor, the ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z is an ROG-certified motherboard, which means it is tailored to fit the needs of power-hungry PC gamers. Nevertheless, given its more compact profile, t...