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Black ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and red accents, LGA 1150 socket, four DDR3 slots, three PCIe x16 slots, M.2 slot

ASUS

ASUS Z97 Intel motherboard LGA 1150

SKU CH-RQG8-3VJ6A MPN Z97

Socket 1150 ATX board with Z97 chipset, four DDR3 slots up to 3200, three PCIe x16 slots, six SATA ports, M.2, dual Intel gigabit LAN and 7.1 audio

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1150
  • CPU TypeCore i7 Core i5 Core i3 Pentium Celeron
  • Supported CPU TechnologiesHyper-Threading Technology
  • ChipsetIntel® Z97
  • Onboard Video ChipsetIntegrated graphics solutions
  • Number of Memory Slots4
  • Supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core processors on LGA 1150 socket
  • Overclocked DDR3 memory up to 3200 MT/s across four slots for 32 GB maximum capacity
  • Dual Intel Gigabit LAN with LANGuard and GameFirst III for low-latency gaming traffic
  • SupremeFX 2014 audio with Radar II delivers 7.1-channel surround sound for immersive gameplay
  • M.2 slot plus six SATA 6 Gb/s ports and three PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots enable fast storage and multi-GPU builds

Socket H3 LGA-1150 foundation

The ASUS MAXIMUS VII RANGER is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z97 Express chipset for Socket H3 LGA-1150 processors. It accepts Core i7, Core i5, Core i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs with Hyper-Threading support. Four DDR3 slots handle up to 32 GB of system memory. The board targets enthusiasts who want a full-size platform with multi-GPU flexibility.

Sustained-load behaviour

Dual Intel LAN controllers with LANGuard and GameFirst III prioritise gaming traffic during long sessions. The SupremeFX 2014 audio codec and Radar II software maintain consistent sound quality when the system runs hot. KeyBot and TrueVolt USB keep keyboard response and 5 V delivery stable under continuous peripheral load. UEFI BIOS with Secure Erase helps preserve storage performance over time.

Pre-order checklist

Verify that your chassis fits an ATX board and that the CPU cooler clears the top PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots. Confirm your power supply provides the required ATX 24-pin and CPU 8-pin connectors. Ensure DDR3 modules match the supported speeds up to 3200 MT/s overclocked. Check that any M.2 drive uses a SATA interface, as the single M.2 slot operates at up to 10 Gb/s.

Highlights

  • Supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core processors on LGA 1150 socket
  • Overclocked DDR3 memory up to 3200 MT/s across four slots for 32 GB maximum capacity
  • Dual Intel Gigabit LAN with LANGuard and GameFirst III for low-latency gaming traffic
  • SupremeFX 2014 audio with Radar II delivers 7.1-channel surround sound for immersive gameplay
  • M.2 slot plus six SATA 6 Gb/s ports and three PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots enable fast storage and multi-GPU builds

Specifications

BrandASUS
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1150
CPU TypeCore i7 Core i5 Core i3 Pentium Celeron
Supported CPU TechnologiesHyper-Threading Technology
ChipsetIntel® Z97
Onboard Video ChipsetIntegrated graphics solutions
Number of Memory Slots4
Memory StandardDDR3-3200/PC3-25600 (O.C.) DDR3-3100/PC3-24800 (O.C.) DDR3-3000/PC3-24000 (O.C.) DDR3-2933/PC3-23400 (O.C.) DDR3-2800/PC3-22400 (O.C.) DDR3-2666/PC3-21330 (O.C.) DDR3-2600/PC3-20800 (O.C.) DDR3-2500/PC3-20000 (O.C.) DDR3-2400/PC3-19200 (O.C.) DDR3-2200/PC3-17600 (O.C.) DDR3-2133/PC3-17000 (O.C.) DDR3-2000/PC3-16000 (O.C.) DDR3-1866/PC3-15000 (O.C.) DDR3-1600/PC3-12800 DDR3-1333/PC3-10600
Maximum Memory Supported32GB
PCI Express 3.0 x162 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCI Express 2.0 x161 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black)
PCI Express x163
PCI Express x13 x PCI Express x1
Serial ATA (SATA)6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.21 x M.2
Audio Channels7.1
LAN ChipsetIntel
Second LAN ChipsetIntel
Max LAN Speed1Gbps
Back I/O Ports1 x DVI-D
PS/21
Video PortsD-Sub
HDMIYes
RJ451 x RJ45
Audio Ports6 Ports
Windows 11Supported
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
Power Pin24 Pin
Package ContentsThe Motherboard with an IO-Shield Only. No Other Accessories.

Questions about this item

How much power does the Z97 board itself draw when the system runs all day?

The motherboard does not publish a standalone power-draw figure; total consumption depends on the installed CPU, memory, graphics cards and storage.

Which DDR3 memory speed must I already have so the board posts at its rated 1600 MT/s without overclocking?

Install DDR3-1600 (PC3-12800) modules; the four slots natively run at 1600 MT/s and support up to 32 GB total.

Will my PCIe 2.0 x16 graphics card work in the third full-length slot that is wired for x4 electrical?

Yes — the black PCIe 2.0 x16 slot accepts x16 cards and operates them at x4 bandwidth, so older GPUs function normally.

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