{"id":247,"date":"2021-11-25T15:43:22","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T10:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/?p=247"},"modified":"2021-11-25T15:43:26","modified_gmt":"2021-11-25T10:13:26","slug":"asus-rog-zenith-ii-extreme-still-best-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/asus-rog-zenith-ii-extreme-still-best-in-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"ASUS ROG ZENITH II EXTREME: Still Best In 2021?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66036e66f2bcc\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66036e66f2bcc\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/asus-rog-zenith-ii-extreme-still-best-in-2021\/#PCMR_Labs_Rating\" title=\"PCMR Labs Rating:  \">PCMR Labs Rating:  <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/asus-rog-zenith-ii-extreme-still-best-in-2021\/#Specification\" title=\"Specification:\">Specification:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/asus-rog-zenith-ii-extreme-still-best-in-2021\/#ASUS_ROG_ZENITH_II_EXTREME_Still_Best_In_2021\" title=\"ASUS ROG ZENITH II EXTREME: Still Best In 2021?\">ASUS ROG ZENITH II EXTREME: Still Best In 2021?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/asus-rog-zenith-ii-extreme-still-best-in-2021\/#The_ASUS_ROG_ZENITH_II_EXTREME_Motherboard\" title=\"The ASUS ROG ZENITH II EXTREME Motherboard\">The ASUS ROG ZENITH II EXTREME Motherboard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/asus-rog-zenith-ii-extreme-still-best-in-2021\/#What_Makes_the_ASUS_ROG_ZENITH_II_EXTREME_the_Ultimate_motherboard\" title=\"What Makes the ASUS ROG ZENITH II EXTREME the Ultimate motherboard?\">What Makes the ASUS ROG ZENITH II EXTREME the Ultimate motherboard?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/asus-rog-zenith-ii-extreme-still-best-in-2021\/#ASUS_ROG_Zenith_Extreme_Motherboard_Unboxing_and_Overview\" title=\"ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme Motherboard Unboxing and Overview\">ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme Motherboard Unboxing and Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/asus-rog-zenith-ii-extreme-still-best-in-2021\/#Box_Content\" title=\"Box Content:\">Box Content:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/asus-rog-zenith-ii-extreme-still-best-in-2021\/#Pros_Cons_of_ASUS_ROG_Zenith_II_Extreme\" title=\"Pros &amp; Cons of ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme\">Pros &amp; Cons of ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/asus-rog-zenith-ii-extreme-still-best-in-2021\/#PCMR_Labs_recommendation_on_ASUS_ROG_ZENITH_II_EXTREME\" title=\"PCMR Labs recommendation on ASUS ROG ZENITH II EXTREME\">PCMR Labs recommendation on ASUS ROG ZENITH II EXTREME<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PCMR_Labs_Rating\"><\/span><strong>PCMR Labs Rating:<\/strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"42\" class=\"wp-image-50\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/4-star_v2.jpg\" alt=\"4-star_v2\"> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-b8f8711c-7390-4cca-8418-074be55592dd\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specification\"><\/span>Specification:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Model<\/strong><\/td><td>ASUS ROG ZENITH II EXTREME<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Supported Processor<\/strong><\/td><td>3rd Generation Threadripper series Desktop Processors (CPUs)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Chipset<\/strong><\/td><td>AMD TRX40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Type of Board\/Form Factor<\/strong><\/td><td>eATX<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Memory Support<\/strong><\/td><td>8xDIMMs, expandable upto 256GB DDR4 RAMs.OC upto 4733Mhz.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Expansion slots<\/strong><\/td><td>4 x PCIe 4.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Storage<\/strong><\/td><td>1 x ROG DIMM.2 Module supports 2 M.2 Socket 3 , with M key<br>2 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key<br>1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rear USB<\/strong><\/td><td>12 USB Ports ( 7 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (Type-A), 2 Type C ports &amp; 3 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Video ports<\/strong><\/td><td>Supports NVIDIA 3-Way SLI Technology<br>Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Network&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Aquantia AQC-107 10G Ethernet<br>Intel I211-AT Gb Ethernet<br>Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Audio<\/strong><\/td><td>SupremeFX S1220 CODEC with ESS SABRE9018Q2C High Definition DAC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RGB Headers<\/strong><\/td><td>Aura RGB Strip Headers<br>Addressable Gen 2 Header<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ASUS_ROG_ZENITH_II_EXTREME_Still_Best_In_2021\"><\/span>ASUS ROG ZENITH II EXTREME: Still Best In 2021?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A good motherboard is an integral part of a computer&#8217;s structure. With the many different brands and models available, buyers can easily become overwhelmed by the sheer number of options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who are looking for a good motherboard, this article will guide them through the basics. A motherboard is the backbone of a computer and since they come in so many different shapes and sizes, we will break down what to look for before buying one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ASUS ROG ZENITH II EXTREME Motherboard is an Intel Z370-based motherboard that delivers top-of-the-line performance and comes at a price that won&#8217;t break the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a new motherboard that provides top-of-the-line performance, this Asus motherboard is perfect for you. This board features integrated Intel Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, and more! Join the countless satisfied customers who had their search completed with this ASUS motherboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.asus-rog-zenith-ii-extreme_Final_002.jpg\" alt=\"ASUS ROG ZENITH II EXTREME: Still Best In 2021?\" class=\"wp-image-249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.asus-rog-zenith-ii-extreme_Final_002.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.asus-rog-zenith-ii-extreme_Final_002-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.asus-rog-zenith-ii-extreme_Final_002-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_ASUS_ROG_ZENITH_II_EXTREME_Motherboard\"><\/span>The ASUS ROG ZENITH II EXTREME Motherboard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ASUS ROG ZENITH II EXTREME Motherboard is a high-performance motherboard that delivers outstanding performance and never fails to amaze. The ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) ZENITH II EXTREME Motherboard is designed to be the best in terms of strength, performance, and quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ASUS ROG ZENITH II EXTREME Motherboard has an 8-layer PCB design with a 10 layer copper inner layer which reduces electromagnetic interference and provides better signal quality. It also has a new generation chipset with an upgraded Asus SafeSlot for extra PCI Express stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also features a black nickel plating on the slot that prevents corrosion and increases color durability while providing a stylish look. The motherboard comes with one RGB header which is able to power up to two strips. It has eight DDR4 slots, six SATA ports, three M.2, and first-class I\/O ports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.asus-rog-zenith-ii-extreme_Final_003.jpg\" alt=\"asus rog zenith ii extreme\" class=\"wp-image-250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.asus-rog-zenith-ii-extreme_Final_003.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.asus-rog-zenith-ii-extreme_Final_003-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.asus-rog-zenith-ii-extreme_Final_003-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_the_ASUS_ROG_ZENITH_II_EXTREME_the_Ultimate_motherboard\"><\/span>What Makes the ASUS ROG ZENITH II EXTREME the Ultimate motherboard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ASUS ROG ZENITH II EXTREME has a lot of features that will make it a great fit for gamers. It comes with a 12-phase VRM design, durable and reliable 10K black metallic capacitors, SupremeFX S1220A audio chipset, Intel Gigabit Ethernet Lan Ports, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The motherboard has been created with the intention of offering an ultimate gaming experience by eliminating CPU bottlenecks and increasing graphics throughput. The motherboard also comes with the world&#8217;s first two Hyper M.2 slots on a ROG motherboard that can deliver up to 32Gb\/s of bandwidth each, meaning that users will never be short of bandwidth for their storage devices again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ASUS_ROG_Zenith_Extreme_Motherboard_Unboxing_and_Overview\"><\/span>ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme Motherboard Unboxing and Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme Motherboard is one of the latest additions to the ASUS Republic of Gamers&#8217; line of motherboards, which are designed for gamers and power users. As a high-end motherboard, it has excellent features and specifications that make it an attractive choice for many people looking to build a high-performance PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Box_Content\"><\/span>Box Content:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"996\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.asus-rog-zenith-ii-extreme_Final_004.jpg\" alt=\"asus rog zenith ii extreme alpha\" class=\"wp-image-251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.asus-rog-zenith-ii-extreme_Final_004.jpg 996w, https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.asus-rog-zenith-ii-extreme_Final_004-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.asus-rog-zenith-ii-extreme_Final_004-768x519.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 996px) 100vw, 996px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_Cons_of_ASUS_ROG_Zenith_II_Extreme\"><\/span>Pros &amp; Cons of ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1. Excellent built Quality<\/td><td>1. Expensive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2. Pre-Installed IO shield<\/td><td>2. Wifi Antenna doesn&#8217;t have the magnet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3. Built-in Wifi<\/td><td>3. Screwdriver which comes with board doesn&#8217;t fit CPU bracket bolts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4. Easy to Overclock<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5. Ample number of USB ports<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PCMR_Labs_recommendation_on_ASUS_ROG_ZENITH_II_EXTREME\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"1180\" class=\"wp-image-56\" style=\"width: 15px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ribbon_png_002.jpg\" alt=\"PCMRLabs_recommended\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ribbon_png_002.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ribbon_png_002-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ribbon_png_002-729x1024.jpg 729w, https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ribbon_png_002-768x1079.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><strong>PCMR Labs recommendation<\/strong> on ASUS ROG ZENITH II EXTREME<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The name says it all, this is an extreme motherboard that gives you amazing and stable performance. This board is best suitable for extreme computing.  Go for it if you want to have Threadripper processors for your content creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also Checkout more motherboard options&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmrlabs.com\/best-gaming-motherboards-in-the-market\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PCMR Labs Rating: Specification: Model ASUS ROG ZENITH II EXTREME Supported Processor 3rd Generation Threadripper series Desktop Processors (CPUs) Chipset AMD TRX40 Type of Board\/Form Factor eATX Memory Support 8xDIMMs, expandable upto 256GB DDR4 RAMs.OC upto 4733Mhz. Expansion slots 4 x PCIe 4.0 Storage 1 x ROG DIMM.2 Module supports 2 M.2 Socket 3 , with M key2 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key Rear USB 12 USB Ports ( 7 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (Type-A), 2 Type C ports &amp; 3 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) Video ports Supports NVIDIA 3-Way <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":248,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[5,32,40,35,36,37,38,3,39,33,34],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.asus-rog-zenith-ii-extreme_Final_001.jpg","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/247"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=247"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/247\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":254,"href":"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/247\/revisions\/254"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/248"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=247"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=247"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=247"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}