Intel Core i5 12600K and Core i9 12900K With ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Review
ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero - Specifications
Published: 4th November 2021 | Source: Intel | Price: i5 £289.99, i9 £579.99, Z690 Maximus Hero £519.99 |
ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero - Specifications
As well as the processors we're also using the newest addition to the famous Maximus range, the Z690 Hero, as the foundation of todays 12th Gen review. Like all Republic of Gamers products there is a blend of the latest features which come as part of the chipset, and a smattering of ASUS specific elements to play with. The design is heavily focussed upon a a dot style logo, with both the main IO/Heatsink section being something resembling a Lite-Brite, which admittedly reveals our age. The ROG Eye on the heatsink is done with mirrors rather than lights, and promises to reflect your case lighting with aplomb.
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Did you use the Windows 11 version with the fix for the Ryzen processors?Quote
Oh well guess I have to throw my 5800X in the bin now /s
What res is the "Average FPS" section of the review ? Guessing 1080P ?Quote
What res is the "Average FPS" section of the review ? Guessing 1080P ?Quote
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Originally Posted by Dicehunter
Oh well guess I have to throw my 5800X in the bin now.
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Makes me wish I held out longer and got this Glacial instead of the Z590 when I see how good it looks, but Alder lake looks to be a success for sure.Quote
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Originally Posted by Warchild
I dont feel so bad now. Gaming wise i see little boost for me, but the temps are a definate pleaser.
Makes me wish I held out longer and got this Glacial instead of the Z590 when I see how good it looks, but Alder lake looks to be a success for sure. |
Yeah gaming wise there won't be much in it at 1440P, I'm guessing the "Average FPS" section is at 1080P as it does not say, I never play at 1080P anymore so gaming wise 12th gen would not be an upgrade for me, Gonna wait for AMD's stacked cache 5800X see how that goes.Quote
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Have a few questions Tom if I may,
- ref Win 11 & W10? Have you or will you be trying the new platform on Win 10?
- Looking at the power draw figures, am I right in thinking that Intel is still about 20% off AMD on 7nm taking thread count, platform (what is DDR5 in power, X690 in power) cost?
- What are boot times for 12th Gen and X690?
Thanks for the review.Quote