Introduction

Looking for a smaller motherboard, but still want the performance of a full-size board? Lately we've seen several requests in the forums for such a product, and none other than ASUS has stepped up to the plate with a solution based on the Intel Z68 Platform, with the Maximus IV Gene-Z. Like it's much larger brethren, the Maximus IV Gene-Z is straight from the ROG line of products from ASUS, a product line that seeks not only to meet every gamer's needs, but also the needs of those looking to push their system to the max. We take the Maximus IV Gene-Z ROG racer for a spin around the track; will it make the fastest lap?

Specifications