ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Extreme Glacial DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Extreme Glacial is a flagship Extended ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z590 chipset, designed for enthusiast builders who demand both extreme performance and integrated water-cooling convenience. At its heart is a robust 18+2 teamed power delivery system, with each power stage rated at 100 amps, supported by ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes, and 10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors — delivering the stable, clean power that demanding 11th Gen Intel Core processors require during sustained workloads and overclocking sessions. The standout feature of the Extreme Glacial variant is its integrated EK UltraBlock cold plate, machined from pure electrolytic copper and nickel-plated to resist oxidisation. Coolant travels through precision-milled internal pathways, flowing sequentially over the CPU socket area, mid-board M.2 slot, PCH, and VRM zones. Embedded inlet and outlet sensors stream real-time flow rate and temperature data directly to ASUS Fan Xpert 4 software, enabling dynamic cooling profiles. The block is finished with addressable RGB lighting diffused through plexiglass panes at each end. Connectivity is comprehensive: the board features dual Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports (supporting DisplayPort 1.2/1.4 output and up to 40 Gbps data), two PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 expansion slots, five M.2 slots, six SATA 6 Gb/s ports, and a front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector. Networking combines a Marvell AQtion 10 Gb Ethernet port with onboard 2x2 tri-band Intel WiFi 6E (802.11ax/az) and Bluetooth 5.2. Audio is handled by the ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 codec paired with an ESS ES9018Q2C DAC for high-fidelity playback. Personalisation options include a 1.77-inch LiveDash colour OLED display, Aura Sync RGB lighting, one standard RGB header, and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers. Builder-friendly features include a pre-mounted I/O shield, BIOS FlashBack, Q-Code diagnostic display, V_Latch, FlexKey, Q-Connector, SafeSlot reinforced PCIe slots, and a graphics card holder. Verified Specifications: - Chipset: Intel Z590 - Socket: LGA 1200 (11th Gen & 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron) - Form Factor: Extended ATX (305 mm x 277 mm) - Memory: 4 x DDR4 DIMM slots, dual-channel, up to 128 GB - Storage: 5 x M.2 slots, 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s - Expansion: 2 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 (x16 or x8/x8) - Networking: 1 x Marvell 10 Gb Ethernet; 2x2 tri-band Intel WiFi 6E (802.11ax/az) + BT 5.2 - Display Output: 1 x HDMI 1.4/2.0; 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DP 1.2/1.4) - Audio: ALC4082 + ESS ES9018Q2C DAC - USB: 10 front-panel USB ports total; dual Thunderbolt 4 rear USB-C (5V/3A, 15W charging) - Warranty: 3 years