Intel Core i5 12600K and Core i9 12900K With ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Review

VRM Temperatures

Although this graph will be more important in our Z690 motherboard reviews that accompany todays launch, we thought it was interesting than the huge power phases we’ve seen on the Z690 motherboards aren’t being taxed to the point that they run stupidly hot. Admittedly the heatsink on the ASUS ROG Maximus Hero is excellent, but it’s a good showing out of the gate.