# ASUS ROG Maximus XII Hero Z490 (WiFi 6) LGA 1200 (Intel 10th Gen) ATX Gaming Motherboard, 14+2 Power Stages, DDR4 4800+, 5Gbps LAN, Intel LAN

- Category: Motherboard
- Brand: ASUS
- Model: ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI)
- Part number: ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI)
- Price (US): $332.02
- Price last checked: 2026-08-07
- Rating: 4.7/5 from 824 Amazon reviews
- Warranty: 3 years
- Product page: https://buildmypc.net/component-details/motherboard/asus-rog-maximus-xii-hero-wi-fi/

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | ASUS |
| Model | ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) |
| Socket Type | LGA 1200 |
| Chipset | Intel Z490 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Memory Type | 4 x DDR4 |
| Max Memory Support | 128 GB |

## Key Features

- Intel LGA 1200 socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 10th Gen Intel Core processors
- Robust Power Solution: 14+2 power stages with ProCool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to provide reliable power even when push the CPU performance to the limit
- Optimized Thermal Design: Except comprehensive heatsink, heatpipe and fan headers, features low-noise AI cooling to balance thermals and acoustics by reducing fan speeds and maintaining a 5 Celsius delta
- Fastest Gaming Connectivity: Dual Ethernet with 5Gb and gigabit Ethernet , LANGaurd, dual M. 2, USB 3. 2 Gen 2, and Intel WiFi 6 AX201 (802. 11 ax)
- Industry-leading Gaming Audio: High fidelity audio with the SupremeFX S1220A codec, DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III draws you deeper into the game action

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