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Asus Maximus VIII Hero Alpha Socket1151 ATX Motherboard + free Cooler Master Hyper 212 CPU cooler + free delivery £131.90 @ eBuyer

Found 17th Oct 2017

I know this might be overkill for most people but saw this deal while searching for a good mono for a new build.
Best next price I could find was around 220 on Amazon.
Couldn't find the description of the offered CPU cooler included but I'm sure it is to be discarded on arrival or sold by a punt
Edit- it's actually a nice Cooler Master Hyper 212 LED Air CPU Cooler - thanks to erayser
ebuyer.com/774…foc

LGA1151 socket for 6th-generation Intel® Core™ desktop processors
Dual DDR4 3800 (OC) support
Best gaming connectivity - Aura RGB-strip headers, 2x2 802.11ac MU-MIMO Wi-Fi, U.2 and M.2, plus Intel-powered USB 3.1 controller
Best gaming performance - 5-Way Optimization with Auto-Tuning, second-generation T-Topology and OC design
Best gaming audio - Reinvented SupremeFX 2015 with intuitive Sonic Studio II
Best gaming networking - Best-in-class Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard and GameFirst technologies
Best gaming protection - Carefully-selected premium components to ensure maximum durability
ROG gives you more - More gaming-oriented utilities, all free!

Overview
For almost a decade, Republic of Gamers (ROG) has delivered exemplary design and performance to thrill the world's best gamers and PC enthusiasts. But our work has only just begun. With our pimped, pumped and packed Maximus VIII Hero Alpha motherboard, competitors be warned, gamers get set and enthusiasts prepare to push your limits - ROG is ready to accept all challenges!

LIGHT UP AS EASY AS RGB

AURA 4-PIN RGB-STRIP HEADERS & LIGHTING CONTROL

Forget the faff of external RGB controllers! With ROG's Aura RGB Strip header, it's quick and easy to cast brilliant colors across your rig and room: Just slide standard 12V RGB strips onto the 4-pin Aura RGB-strip headers, then weave your lighting any way you like. Customize static, strobing and pulsating effects, or have the colors change in time with music or indicate CPU temperature.

CHAMPION-LEVEL AUDIO FROM SUPREMEFX 2015

Maximus VIII Hero Alpha's onboard audio isn't just good - it's as good as you can get! You benefit from the best gaming-audio inputs and outputs, with special shielded designs, and a collection of carefully selected professional-grade audio components, including an ESS® ES9023P digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with Hyperstream™ technology, ultra-low-jitter clock, Nichicon capacitors, 2VRMS headphone amp, and Sonic SenseAmp that automatically detects and optimizes any headset (32-600ohms) for purest sound quality. SupremeFX 2015 also features intuitive Sonic Studio II, so you'll apply and enjoy different audio effects for perfect entertainment - plus Perfect Voice noise-cancellation technology for team conversations with total clarity!

BEST GAMING PERFORMANCE

Greater performance means smoother gameplay - and that means more chance to win. With the best overclocking (OC) design, UEFI BIOS and intuitive OC gadget and utility, you'll enjoy unmatched performance - coupled with an exclusive cooling design ensures your system never breaks a sweat.

DDR4 OVERCLOCKING

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

Second-generation ASUS T-Topology pushes DDR4 memory overclocking to over 3800MHz with all memory slots

populated - and that means the best-ever gaming performance from your Maximus VIII Hero Alpha rig! Featuring

a customized trace layout for reduced crosstalk and coupling noise, second-generation T-Topology ensures

time-aligned signal transfer for improved memory stability and compatibility.

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17th Oct 2017

This is the included cooler:
ebuyer.com/774…foc

Not a bad model!

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17th Oct 2017

eraysor8 m ago
This is the included …This is the included cooler:https://www.ebuyer.com/774684-cooler-master-hyper-212-led-air-cpu-cooler-rr-212l-16pr-r1-focNot a bad model!

Thanks! Added to description 😊

17th Oct 2017

I have this exact motherboard, other than some bios wierdness it's really really good. Great features. Will not disappoint

17th Oct 2017

Presumably trying to clear stock as it doesn't support Intel's new Coffeelake CPUs.

17th Oct 2017

that's a great price, especially with the free cooler. cheapest its ever been.
ordered thanks

17th Oct 2017

This is a (not socket) platform z170.

OP, that is very important info as this is 2 generations out from the latest motherboard, specifically, this motherboard will not work with the 8xxx line of Intel chips.

This will work with the 7xxx line of chips, but will likely require a motherboard bios flash.

Edited by: "Nate1492" 18th Oct 2017

17th Oct 2017

Unless it's from back when they were first released it should already the new bios that supports the 7 series CPUs.
Otherwise you will need to borrow any 6 series or compatible CPU and flash the bios and then return.
Unless I'm mistaken. They can be flashed without a CPU via USB anyway.

Edited by: "polarbaba" 18th Oct 2017

17th Oct 2017

Ebuyer, no thank you. Returns-gate springs to mind.

17th Oct 2017

Nate14921 h, 46 m ago
This is a socket z170.OP, that is very important info as this is 2 …This is a socket z170.OP, that is very important info as this is 2 generations out from the latest motherboard, specifically, this motherboard will not work with the 8xxx line of Intel chips.This will work with the 7xxx line of chips, but will likely require a motherboard bios flash.

It isn’t ‘Socket z170’. There’s no such thing. It’s Socket H4 or LGA 1151

Edited by: "unconfirmed" 17th Oct 2017

17th Oct 2017

Nate14922 h, 5 m ago
This is a socket z170.OP, that is very important info as this is 2 …This is a socket z170.OP, that is very important info as this is 2 generations out from the latest motherboard, specifically, this motherboard will not work with the 8xxx line of Intel chips.This will work with the 7xxx line of chips, but will likely require a motherboard bios flash.

Not op's responsibility to provide all of that. Someone should do their research first.

This board was 250ish on release. It's age is the reason for reduction and its a great price with the cooler for brand new. I'd been looking at it second hand for a ton.

Heat.

17th Oct 2017

Expired out of stock, kinda glad as now i cant convince myself to purchase it

Original Poster

17th Oct 2017

Hope someone benefited from this, don't know how to mark it has out of stock or expired though 🤔

17th Oct 2017

Sawb32 m ago
Expired out of stock, kinda glad as now i cant convince myself to purchase …Expired out of stock, kinda glad as now i cant convince myself to purchase it

Hahahahaha, I know the feeling ... lol.

18th Oct 2017

unconfirmed4 h, 23 m ago
It isn’t ‘Socket z170’. There’s no such thing. It’s Socket H4 or LGA 1151

You are correct, but only in the most pedantic way. Yes, it is socket 1151, but the most important thing is there are TWO socket 1151s right now, so not mentioning it is z170 or the first version is a bad idea.

18th Oct 2017

hillcraig874 h, 5 m ago
Not op's responsibility to provide all of that. Someone should do their …Not op's responsibility to provide all of that. Someone should do their research first.This board was 250ish on release. It's age is the reason for reduction and its a great price with the cooler for brand new. I'd been looking at it second hand for a ton.Heat.

Sure it is. This is a deals website where you vote deals based on how good they are and how much they help.

Misleading deals for extra points? That's not cool. There are going to be unhappy 8xxx buyers if you don't mention it.

But hey, if you are all for misinformation, HI FIVE! But you can maybe help next time.

18th Oct 2017

Nate149212 h, 8 m ago
Sure it is. This is a deals website where you vote deals based on how good …Sure it is. This is a deals website where you vote deals based on how good they are and how much they help.Misleading deals for extra points? That's not cool. There are going to be unhappy 8xxx buyers if you don't mention it.But hey, if you are all for misinformation, HI FIVE! But you can maybe help next time.

They are going to be unhappy 8xxx buyers because they haven't done their research. Not because op never listed compatible components.

People would never post details if we required people to go to the n'th degree on description.

I'm all for DEALS, particularly the HOT UK variety and this falls within that category. Whether or not the information you request is listed, this is still hot.

Edited by: "hillcraig87" 18th Oct 2017

18th Oct 2017

Cold for me. Who wants 2 gen old brand new mobo on clearance deal just because it's high-end?

-Not Coffee Lake compatible.
-You'll need 6th gen CPU to update bios for 7th gen compatibility..
-6th Gen is now outdated and need liquid cooling to reach 8700K clocks...

Worth to mention 8th gen have more cores and threads than 6/7th gen!

Out of stock anyway

18th Oct 2017

I think it's unfair to say so, 6 and 7 series CPUs are still being sold and overclock very well. It may not be for you and your use case, but it may well be a great deal for others.

18th Oct 2017

hillcraig873 h, 45 m ago
They are going to be unhappy 8xxx buyers because they haven't done their …They are going to be unhappy 8xxx buyers because they haven't done their research. Not because op never listed compatible components. People would never post details if we required people to go to the n'th degree on description.I'm all for DEALS, particularly the HOT UK variety and this falls within that category. Whether or not the information you request is listed, this is still hot.

Calling this a z170 motherboard is *not* details, it is the basic motherboard.

Socket 1151 is 'nth detail' z170 is the actual important descriptive part. Why mention socket 1151 when there are actually 2 versions of it?

There are the following motherboards from Asus MAXIMUS line.

ASUS Maximus X Hero
ASUS Maximus IX Hero
ASUS Maximus VIII Hero

All three of these are socket 1151, except, the X Hero is the second version of socket 1151 which *doesn't work* with other socket 1151.

But you know what actually separates the products nicely?

Z370 X
Z270 IX
Z170 VII

I don't know why you want to fight about this. This is vital information for a confusing series of names/boards.

18th Oct 2017

Nate14923 h, 33 m ago
Calling this a z170 motherboard is *not* details, it is the basic …Calling this a z170 motherboard is *not* details, it is the basic motherboard.Socket 1151 is 'nth detail' z170 is the actual important descriptive part. Why mention socket 1151 when there are actually 2 versions of it?There are the following motherboards from Asus MAXIMUS line.ASUS Maximus X HeroASUS Maximus IX HeroASUS Maximus VIII HeroAll three of these are socket 1151, except, the X Hero is the second version of socket 1151 which *doesn't work* with other socket 1151.But you know what actually separates the products nicely?Z370 XZ270 IXZ170 VIII don't know why you want to fight about this. This is vital information for a confusing series of names/boards.

Vital information that you can find by simply clicking the link and readying the description rather than having a sense of entitlement where you expect op to spoon feed you the info.

18th Oct 2017

hillcraig8731 m ago
Vital information that you can find by simply clicking the link and …Vital information that you can find by simply clicking the link and readying the description rather than having a sense of entitlement where you expect op to spoon feed you the info.

You are STILL attacking about this?

The person typed "Socket 1151" yet not Z170.

No one describes a motherboard by their socket, you always use the chipset.

Whatever, absolute waste of time talking to you, you think I'm asking the world by suggesting a good deal post includes basic information. You fight as if you have some reason not to include the Chipset in the link.

Also, you haven't been looking for this board for a ton, or you missed the 6 months where it was under 100 quid from amazon.

uk.camelcamelcamel.com/ASU…rch

18th Oct 2017

blimey, this constitutes an attack these days

OP copied the description from Ebuyer, blame ebuyer not the OP.

Oh and i wasn't looking for this board 6 months ago? But thanks for taking the time

Ta-ra

18th Oct 2017

I'm waiting on the Formula IX to drop in price, wake me when it happens.

19th Oct 2017

lol we're still giving heat to two year old motherboards.

intel are making a killing out of milking people.

24th Nov 2017

"Who wants 2 gen old brand new mobo on clearance deal"
People on a deals site.

muzzydark18th Oct
Cold for me. Who wants 2 gen old brand new mobo on clearance deal just …Cold for me. Who wants 2 gen old brand new mobo on clearance deal just because it's high-end? -Not Coffee Lake compatible.-You'll need 6th gen CPU to update bios for 7th gen compatibility..-6th Gen is now outdated and need liquid cooling to reach 8700K clocks...Worth to mention 8th gen have more cores and threads than 6/7th gen!Out of stock anyway

Asus Maximus VIII Hero Alpha Socket1151 ATX Motherboard + free Cooler Master Hyper 212 CPU cooler + free delivery £131.90 @ eBuyer

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