---
product_id: 202788829
title: "ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME"
brand: "asus"
price: "€ 762.19"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/202788829-rog-maximus-xii-extreme
store_origin: DE
region: Germany
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# 16 Power Stages for ultimate stability Quad M.2 slots for ultra-fast storage Wi-Fi 6 for blazing fast wireless ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME

**Brand:** asus
**Price:** € 762.19
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Dominate the game with ASUS ROG Maximus XII Extreme – where power meets precision.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME by asus
- **How much does it cost?** € 762.19 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/202788829-rog-maximus-xii-extreme)

## 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

- • **Massive Memory Support:** Supports up to 128GB DDR4 at 4700+ MHz for seamless multitasking and future-proof power.
- • **Next-Level Performance:** AI Overclocking fine-tunes your CPU like a pro, squeezing every MHz out of your 10th Gen Intel Core.
- • **Stay Cool, Stay Silent:** AI Cooling dynamically manages fan speeds, keeping your rig whisper-quiet under pressure.
- • **Customizable RGB Aura Sync:** Sync your setup’s lighting with Aura Sync for a personalized, head-turning gaming aesthetic.
- • **Lightning-Fast Connectivity:** Dual LAN (10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps) and Wi-Fi 6 ensure zero lag in gaming and streaming marathons.

## Overview

The ASUS ROG Maximus XII Extreme is a premium EATX gaming motherboard designed for 10th Gen Intel Core processors, featuring 16 power stages for stable overclocking, AI-driven performance and cooling optimizations, dual ultra-fast LAN ports, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, quad M.2 slots for high-speed storage, and support for up to 128GB DDR4 memory at 4700+ MHz, all wrapped in customizable Aura Sync RGB lighting.

## Description

Buy

Review: Beast of a motherboard - This review is for the ASUS Rog Strix Z490-E Gaming motherboard. I have been running with this motherboard for a couple of months now and I've had absolutely zero issues with this. First things first, this is one of the best "mid-range" ATX motherboards that is considered high end. For the price range, you get a motherboard that is essentially future-proofed for quite some time. It has an LGA 1200 socket which is compatible with top end Intel processors such as the i9-10900K and i9-10850K. In terms of looks, it's quite eye-catching when the LED's are turned on. To control the RGB lighting for the motherboard, case, ram and any other compatible Aura Sync items connected to the motherboard, the Asus ArmouryCrate program should be installed to make use of Aura Sync where users can pick from many different modes and colour options . This program was automatically installed without me having to go onto the ASUS website which was helpful. To make overclocking easier for people who aren't as savvy, the BIOS has two modes - EZ mode and Advanced mode. The EZ mode is exactly as it sounds, it sums up all the information in an easy to understand format. From the BIOS, you can overclock the CPU. There is also an option for AI Overclocking for convenience. ASUS have detailed, comprehensive guides on their websites which beginners can understand! Connections: 9x USB-A ports, 1x USB-C Port, 1x DP 1.4, 1x HDMI . Out of the USB-A ports, 5 make use of USB 3.2 (3 of these make use of USB3.2 Gen 2) and the single USB-C port makes use of USB 3.2 Gen 2. For internet connectivity, it has Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) built in which is the latest Wi-Fi standard that allows for significantly quicker speeds and reduced latency can be utilised by the Dual-Band antenna that is provided. It also has a 2.5G ethernet port which has a much higher performance capability. A driver CD is also provided for those who have CD trays but if not, these drivers can be installed from the ASUS website anyway. It has the added benefit of having the IO Shield built in, which is beneficial for those who forget to attach that and it also makes things more convenient as it can save time when installing it in. Downsides: - For those looking to get the most recent PC builds is that the LGA 1200 socket platform will be replaced with a newer socket platform - LGA 1700. New CPU's on the LGA 1700 platform will not be compatible with LGA 1200 motherboards. - Upper M.2 slot is covered by the heatsink so if installing there, it will have to be done before plugging in the GPU as access would otherwise be blocked. - Some common issues with boards in the past but unclear whether ASUS have sorted them. Overall, I would definitely recommend this motherboard for those building PC's. It is futureproofed for quite some time and will easily last until such time the motherboard requires an upgrade. I've had no issues with this so far and I am extremely pleased with this! I hope this review has been informative and helpful! If so, please let me know by tapping that Helpful button below - thank you!
Review: A well thought out premium motherboard - It's a motherboard and it does its thing well. Two issues I had with it: - the top M2 slot is placed in such a way that the GPU heats it up. I've put my SSD in the bottom one which solved the problem completely, but be mindful of it if you have two - it didn't POST half of the time and couldn't complete windows setup with two RAM sticks installed until I've manually enabled XMP2 in BIOS. The behaviour looks like a hardware failure, but if you leave just one stick to boot into BIOS, enable XMP2, and only then add the second stick, it will all be fine. Other than that it's nice, cool, has a reasonable BIOS and has enough headers (it's very convenient two have two independent chassis headers).

## Features

- Intel LGA 1200 socket: Ready for 10th Gen Intel Core processors.
- AI Overclocking: Quickly optimizes CPU performance based on the CPU and cooler, achieving results that are extremely close to manual tuning by experts
- AI Cooling: Manages and controls all motherboard fans, automatically optimizing settings based on current system load and temperature
- Model number: ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | ASUS |
| Product Dimensions | 30.5 x 27.5 x 6 cm; 1.2 kg |
| Item model number | ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME |
| Manufacturer | Asus |
| Series | ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME |
| Colour | Z490 |
| Form Factor | Extended ATX |
| Processor Type | Xeon |
| Processor Socket | LGA 1200 |
| Memory Technology | DDR4 |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 128 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 4700 MHz |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express, PCI-Express x16 |
| Connectivity Type | Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Type | 802.11ax, Bluetooth |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 2 |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Wattage | 3600 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Item Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ASUS
- **CPU socket:** LGA 1200
- **Compatible devices:** Personal Computer, Notebook
- **RAM memory technology:** DDR4
- **Compatible processors:** 10th Generation Intel Core
- **Chipset type:** Intel Z490
- **Memory clock speed:** 4700 MHz
- **Platform:** Windows 10
- **Model name:** ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME
- **CPU model:** Xeon

## Images

![ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81j-WevGvcL._AC_SL1500_.jpg)
![ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81j-WevGvcL._AC_SX679_.jpg)
![ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/914TnufA-FL._AC_SX679_.jpg)
![ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91M39JmEhEL._AC_SY879_.jpg)
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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this a good board to run  Micro$oft Paint?**
A: Yes you can use any paint on this.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beast of a motherboard
*by M***M on 12 February 2021*

This review is for the ASUS Rog Strix Z490-E Gaming motherboard. I have been running with this motherboard for a couple of months now and I've had absolutely zero issues with this. First things first, this is one of the best "mid-range" ATX motherboards that is considered high end. For the price range, you get a motherboard that is essentially future-proofed for quite some time. It has an LGA 1200 socket which is compatible with top end Intel processors such as the i9-10900K and i9-10850K. In terms of looks, it's quite eye-catching when the LED's are turned on. To control the RGB lighting for the motherboard, case, ram and any other compatible Aura Sync items connected to the motherboard, the Asus ArmouryCrate program should be installed to make use of Aura Sync where users can pick from many different modes and colour options . This program was automatically installed without me having to go onto the ASUS website which was helpful. To make overclocking easier for people who aren't as savvy, the BIOS has two modes - EZ mode and Advanced mode. The EZ mode is exactly as it sounds, it sums up all the information in an easy to understand format. From the BIOS, you can overclock the CPU. There is also an option for AI Overclocking for convenience. ASUS have detailed, comprehensive guides on their websites which beginners can understand! Connections: 9x USB-A ports, 1x USB-C Port, 1x DP 1.4, 1x HDMI . Out of the USB-A ports, 5 make use of USB 3.2 (3 of these make use of USB3.2 Gen 2) and the single USB-C port makes use of USB 3.2 Gen 2. For internet connectivity, it has Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) built in which is the latest Wi-Fi standard that allows for significantly quicker speeds and reduced latency can be utilised by the Dual-Band antenna that is provided. It also has a 2.5G ethernet port which has a much higher performance capability. A driver CD is also provided for those who have CD trays but if not, these drivers can be installed from the ASUS website anyway. It has the added benefit of having the IO Shield built in, which is beneficial for those who forget to attach that and it also makes things more convenient as it can save time when installing it in. Downsides: - For those looking to get the most recent PC builds is that the LGA 1200 socket platform will be replaced with a newer socket platform - LGA 1700. New CPU's on the LGA 1700 platform will not be compatible with LGA 1200 motherboards. - Upper M.2 slot is covered by the heatsink so if installing there, it will have to be done before plugging in the GPU as access would otherwise be blocked. - Some common issues with boards in the past but unclear whether ASUS have sorted them. Overall, I would definitely recommend this motherboard for those building PC's. It is futureproofed for quite some time and will easily last until such time the motherboard requires an upgrade. I've had no issues with this so far and I am extremely pleased with this! I hope this review has been informative and helpful! If so, please let me know by tapping that Helpful button below - thank you!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A well thought out premium motherboard
*by D***N on 15 November 2020*

It's a motherboard and it does its thing well. Two issues I had with it: - the top M2 slot is placed in such a way that the GPU heats it up. I've put my SSD in the bottom one which solved the problem completely, but be mindful of it if you have two - it didn't POST half of the time and couldn't complete windows setup with two RAM sticks installed until I've manually enabled XMP2 in BIOS. The behaviour looks like a hardware failure, but if you leave just one stick to boot into BIOS, enable XMP2, and only then add the second stick, it will all be fine. Other than that it's nice, cool, has a reasonable BIOS and has enough headers (it's very convenient two have two independent chassis headers).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent gaming motherboard
*by A***M on 26 August 2020*

Excellent motherboard. It offers many features and robustly built. Makes overclocking a breeze with its AI overclock feature. I highly recommend this motherboard over others because it has built in WiFi and lots of slots and ports for extras. ASUS generally offer more than other brands. The lighting is a nice touch with various patterns you can choose from and the ASUS AURA sync works well with other devices and peripherals like keyboard and mouse. One of the great features of this board is that not only it supports the latest 10th gen Intel CPU's but it also has 2 M.2 slot for NVMe SSDs. I found the BIOS quite easy to navigate. Only issue I had was enabling either XMP with a Corsair Vengeance 16GB 3200Mhz so I currently have it running at 2800Mhz!

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