BEST GAMING LIGHTING
AURA LIGHTING CONTROL
Customize your own favorite LED effects with intuitive, ASUS-exclusive lighting-control software. Aura RGB technology makes it possible to cast a stunning multicolor glow across your entire build, via the ROG Crosshair VI Extreme's brilliant built-in RGB LEDs or attached RGB strips via the two onboard 4-pin headers ─ all lights will perform in perfect synchronization! Fire up Aura and enjoy the creative freedom of nine different lighting schemes!
RGB LIGHTING PERFECTED
ROG Crosshair VI Extreme includes a dedicated addressable RGB header* that connects to compatible lighting strips, fans, coolers, and compatible PC cases — all to create a new world of illumination possibilities. Aura software offers an array of effects for addressable gear, and the Aura SDK takes things to the next level — allowing developers to control each LED individually, unleashing infinite lighting possibilities!
BEST GAMING AUDIO
EXQUISITE AUDIO, INSIDE AND OUT
NEW SUPREMEFX CODEC
ROG SupremeFX audio technology has levelled up with ROG Crosshair VI Extreme, delivering an exceptional 113dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection for best-ever recording quality — and 120dB on line-out for crystal-clear sound. We've also added a low-dropout regulator for cleaner power delivery to the SupremeFX S1220 codec, plus Texas Instruments® RC4580 and OPA1688 op-amps for high gain with low distortion. It all adds up to audio that envelops you as never before!
INTUITIVE AUDIO-TUNING SUITE
SONIC STUDIO III
Sonic Studio III now supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for VR headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The Sonic Studio GUI also offers a range of EQ options, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.
BEST GAMING CONNECTIVITY
UNLEASH 32GBPS SSD SPEEDS
DUAL M.2
ROG Crosshair VI Extreme offers dual PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 slots that provide NVMe SSD RAID support for an incredible performance boost. Create a RAID configuration with up to two PCIe 3.0 storage devices via the dual M.2 slots to enjoy the fastest data-transfer speeds on the AMD® Ryzen™ processors platform!
BEST GAMING NETWORKING
MORE THROUGHPUT AND LESS PROCESSING EQUALS FASTER ONLINE PLAY
INTEL ETHERNET
ROG Crosshair VI Extreme features the very latest Intel I211-AT Ethernet controller for faster, smoother gaming. Intel's LAN has the serious double advantage of reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput, so there's more power for your game and your gameplay.
PUMPED-UP THROUGHPUT, BEST SURGE PROTECTION
LANGAURD
LANGuard means safer, more reliable connections for your battles! Advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounting processes join forces to protect your ROG Crosshair VI Extreme connection, plus electrostatically guarded and surge-protected components (ESD Guards) provide 1.9X-greater tolerance to static electricity and 2.5X-greater protection against surges — up to 15kV!
BEST GAMING PERFGORMANCE
OC DESIGN
(BASE-CLOCK GENERATOR)
ASUS PRO CLOCK TECHNOLOGY
A dedicated base-clock generator designed for Ryzen® processors allows overclocked base-clock frequencies up to or beyond 150MHz*. This custom solution works in tandem with the ASUS TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control — providing an exciting new way to boost performance to extreme heights.
DDR4 OVERCLOCKING STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
DDR4 OC 3200MHZ+
With support for DDR4 memory you're able to drive memory frequencies to 3200MHz — or beyond! ASUS-exclusive T-Topology circuit design provides superb memory-overclocking potential, minimizing coupling noise and signal reflection to unleash the full power of DDR4. With innovative equidistant memory channels, the ROG design delivers the most balanced control and incredibly powerful overclocking capability. And that's not all: ROG works with almost every DDR4 memory vendor, ensuring the best compatibility.
ONE-CLICK OVERCLOCKING AND COOLING, DONE!
5-WAY OPTIMIZATION
ASUS 5-Way Optimization technology sorts all the complex settings with a click — for instant, highly controllable performance boosts! Exclusive ROG technology dynamically optimizes essential aspects of your system, based on real-time use — so you get superb CPU performance, everyday energy savings, ultrastable digital power, cool and quiet fans, and networking settings that are tailored for your apps. In short, 5-Way Optimization ensures that your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainment, and productivity!
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Games run swiftly and smoothly with high performance, prioritized bandwidth.
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Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing, and ensure extreme cooling efficiency when gaming.
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Stutter is eliminated for smooth-running apps, even under heavy loading.
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Energy waste is reduced so you'll save money and the earth.
BEST GAMING PROTECTION
ROG BACKPLATE
ROG Crosshair VI Extreme features a new and exclusive backplate, levelling up the board's aesthetic appeal and providing enhanced protection against bending.
PRE-MOUNTED I/O SHIELD
ROG's pre-mounted I/O shield offers increased protection against electrostatic discharge of 12kV, and is pre-fitted to make it even easier to install the motherboard. As an added bonus, its sleek new design makes it look as good as it performs!
ROG GIVES YOU MORE
BEYOND VR READY
ROG Crosshair VI Extreme isn't just VR ready — it goes way beyond! The ASUS ROG Beyond VR Ready marque means that ROG Crosshair VI Extreme has been tested with loads of class-leading components to ensure that your productivity, gaming and entertainment needs are tuned for maximum performance. ASUS ROG Beyond VR Ready opens up a new way to configure and build your dream system with total confidence.
THE POWER OF AMD
Ready for AMD AM4-socket Ryzen, 7th Generation A-series APUs and Athlon CPUs
The ROG Crosshair VI Extreme motherboard supports AMD® Ryzen™ processors, 7th Generation A-series accelerated processing units (APUs) and Athlon™ CPUs. The high-performance Ryzen™ processor supports up to eight cores, and is based on the innovative Zen core architecture. The 7th Generation A-series APUs feature integrated AMD Radeon R-series graphics. AMD AM4-socket processors feature dual-channel DDR4 memory, native 5Gbps USB 3.0, and 16 PCI Express® 3.0/2.0 lanes for superb performance.
AMD X370 Chipset
The AMD X370 chipset delivers outstanding overclocking capabilities for the latest AMD® AM4-socket Ryzen™ processors, 7th Generation A-series APUs and Athlon™ ACPUs. It's optimized for multiple GPU configurations, including NVDIA SLI™ and AMD CrossFireX™. It also provides two 10Gbps USB 3.1 gen2 ports and eight 6Gbps SATA ports for faster data retrieval.
