Test System

Initial Setup

Installing the ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO into my test bench and equipping it with all of my parts was a run-of-the-mill task. The board has some decent heft to it, which makes it feel more powerful. There is plenty of clearance around its RAM slots, but a RAM cooler might knock against a capacitor close to the bottom's edge, so you will want to pay attention to that if you plan on using one.



Logo in clear view when it lights up, the large PCH cooler extends far below my installed video card. The VRM coolers also stick out a fair bit from underneath my cooler, which allows them to catch some of the air produced by the huge tower cooler's fan.


Here are the requisite CPU-Z screenshot and OC screen grab. With so many options in BIOS, there is a ton of potential for you to optimize your settings to your liking.