I have one on the way and this video has the most detail I’ve seen so far about the board. Makes me feel better about my purchase. Also thank you for this in-depth video.
7:25 : There aren't 3x PCIE 4.0 slots on this MB. There are 2x PCIE 4.0 and 1x PCIE 3.0. 7:50 : There is only 1x PCIE 5.0 M.2 slot on the hyper expansion card. The 2nd slot is PCIE 4.0 and that cannot be activated if the 5.0 is enabled. (Using the bottom most (PCIEX16 G4) slot.
Hello :) I just verified on documentation and board itself. The hyper card does have 2 PCIe 5.0 m.2ssds. Which has its importance :). Obviously only activated on the first or 2nd closts 16 slots from the CPU. As for the chipset k m.2 ssd , you are correct it is PCIe 3.0, therefore I am keeping your comment for the community :) Thanks for watching and contributing. Greatly appreciated :)
One of the three M.2 slots on the motherboard is PCIe 3.0 One of the three M.2 slots on the expansion card is 5.0, the second one is 4.0 4 of the 6 SATA ports can use bootable devices and used in RST RAID. The last two SATA ports can't be in RST RAID and can't be used to boot from.
I realize you are in Z690 heaven lately, but I'd really love it if you would do a full review and comparison vid on the X570 CH VIII EXTREME vs Gigabyte and MSI's versions of their EXTREME boards, and how well that mobo did with fully loaded and pushed to extreme's. X570 will be around MUCH LONGER than most people believed it would, and there are some surprises still to come for this platform. Mark that down.
I know this board is expensive but I'm finally upgrading from my Z87 Hero 6. I just trust the board will perform as I need it. I was looking for more information on the board and you provided it with flying colors! Thanks for the review! You earned a subsciber!
Excellent video. Thank you. Question: I'm upgrading to a new M.2 drive (Samsung 990 Pro) next week in my ROG Maximus Hero . My current old M.2 drive is currently plugged in on the motherboard (slot A). Is it better to use a M.2 drive in the Hyper M.2 PCIE card in my PCIe 5 slot on my Maximus mother as a boot/OS drive instead of the onboard M.2 PCIe slot to maximise performance? Thanks for reading.
Such a great and well explained video . Im just got one question 🙋♂️. Wish one will you choose between the Rog Maximus z690 Hero and Rog Maximus z690 Apex ? Thanks 👍🏻
Slightly confused, so if I use gpu RTX 3090 on PCIe5 and x8 Asus SSD card on 2nd PCIe5 slot for nvme SSD, will both be working as Gen5 16? Thanks in advance.
Hello bro I also assembled pc with Asus rog maximus z690 motherboard, but I am facing windows store game crashing issue can you please guide me who can I solve this problem and do you know where is the legacy game compatibility mode in hero motherboard bios settings, how to enable it?
Does anyone know if Asus Z690 Hero has SGX (software guard extension) so I could watch 4K blu ray movies on computer? I couldn't find that anywhere on my bios..
Guys I need help, I want to get a rx 6950 xt with an Intel core i9 12th gen set up. I just don't know what motherboard to get though, I'm a first time builder so I don't quite know what I'm doing. I was looking at the Rog z690 hero bc apparently its a good match with the Intel i9 12900k, but would it be a good fit along w the rx 6950xt? Or would a rtx be better with this instead? Bc nivida prices price are a bit too inflated for my liking so I was curious if it'd be a good choice.. Sorry ik it's a stupid question but I'm a first time builder trying to learn about this stuff, so I'd appreciate some help. Would these be good options or are there better motherboards?
This would he a great motherboard but maybe a little too much for a single GPU config. I'd rather go on a AORUS Z690 Pro in your case. 40% cheaper but perfect for an i9.
@@Laurentschoice Glad you're OK! I had the Transformers Decepticon version (oh wait, that comes after Omi, doesn't it) 🤣 I've had colds worse than it, so wasn't bad at all. Stay well!
Not just 3rd, the 2nd as well. My none reference 3080ti blocks the 2nd slot. Only gigabyte got it right. This board did not need 3rd slot, should of went with just two and space them out correctly. I also hate it how they replaced pci x1 slot with ssd slot near the cpu, can't even use a dedicated sound card, cringe.
Dude we need more of your reviews in only the style that you can do them. Have you given up on computers? How the hell am I supposed to learn French and get faster PERF OR MANCES!
I use to love ASUS until after countless hours of trying to install Crate, the software that operates Asus keyboard and mouse. Now using Gigabyte and MSI. Asus does make great hardware but they are the Kings of useless software and bloatware.
only one bad thing - it does not allow DDR5 ram work fully - from 5600mhz you only can use 4000mhz max. If you put in bios 4001 mhz, the computer does not starts! Do not use if you want powerful gaming computer as this motherboard runs only on minimum of all your components you will connect to it! In short terms - its not worth the money just to pay for those anoing ROG lights on motherboard witch you can only turn off when PC on, and when its off - you will be annoyed by isles lights on your motherboard draining your electricity and bringing big electricity bills even you not using it. So when you turned PC off - you need unplug cable, or turnoff PSU on back
compared to other z690 boards out there this one is the most underwhelming. there is plenty of boards out ther that come with better features at a better price point. the cheap plastic feel to this board and the fact it doesnt even have a backplate for thermals and it only has 2.5gb lan, ive seen lower end boards from other manufacturers that have those and a better vrm solution. but asus knows theres morons out there that will just pay the ridiculous price tag without doing the research just because its a rog board lmao. they could have done a way better job with this board. thumbs down.
I have one on the way and this video has the most detail I’ve seen so far about the board. Makes me feel better about my purchase.
Also thank you for this in-depth video.
7:25 : There aren't 3x PCIE 4.0 slots on this MB. There are 2x PCIE 4.0 and 1x PCIE 3.0.
7:50 : There is only 1x PCIE 5.0 M.2 slot on the hyper expansion card. The 2nd slot is PCIE 4.0 and that cannot be activated if the 5.0 is enabled. (Using the bottom most (PCIEX16 G4) slot.
Hello :)
I just verified on documentation and board itself.
The hyper card does have 2 PCIe 5.0 m.2ssds. Which has its importance :). Obviously only activated on the first or 2nd closts 16 slots from the CPU.
As for the chipset k m.2 ssd , you are correct it is PCIe 3.0, therefore I am keeping your comment for the community :)
Thanks for watching and contributing.
Greatly appreciated :)
Exceptional, concise and detailed review!
Love you’re videos, making it difficult not to own a Hero after this
And I love YOU❤️
One of the three M.2 slots on the motherboard is PCIe 3.0
One of the three M.2 slots on the expansion card is 5.0, the second one is 4.0
4 of the 6 SATA ports can use bootable devices and used in RST RAID.
The last two SATA ports can't be in RST RAID and can't be used to boot from.
The level of technical knowledge on the chipset causing the fires was something that took me about 6 videos to find. Thank you!.
As a fellow French man I approve this remarkable video! Laurent always understands the assignment and delivers with enthusiasm
Amen to this !
I realize you are in Z690 heaven lately, but I'd really love it if you would do a full review and comparison vid on the X570 CH VIII EXTREME vs Gigabyte and MSI's versions of their EXTREME boards, and how well that mobo did with fully loaded and pushed to extreme's. X570 will be around MUCH LONGER than most people believed it would, and there are some surprises still to come for this platform. Mark that down.
I know this board is expensive but I'm finally upgrading from my Z87 Hero 6. I just trust the board will perform as I need it. I was looking for more information on the board and you provided it with flying colors! Thanks for the review! You earned a subsciber!
For this price, I really want to see 10Gb LAN port !!!
Excellent video. Thank you.
Question: I'm upgrading to a new M.2 drive (Samsung 990 Pro) next week in my ROG Maximus Hero . My current old M.2 drive is currently plugged in on the motherboard (slot A). Is it better to use a M.2 drive in the Hyper M.2 PCIE card in my PCIe 5 slot on my Maximus mother as a boot/OS drive instead of the onboard M.2 PCIe slot to maximise performance? Thanks for reading.
Never seen a motherboard with such big seed :) @06:30. Joke aside, good review.
Loooooool
I hope you got the Apex as well to review. Well done Laurent! As always
I do :)
thank you so much for the warning bro!!
8:50 Your great motherboard reviews are also a great raison de vivre :D
Ahhhhh.. you are my Raison de Vivre dear Sir :)
Here in Brazil, I've just bought a hero MB and 12900k plus other potent hardware to build a perfect and dream machine. This video made up my mind.
Merci Beaucoup Laurent pour la revue, je crois que je vais sauter sur cette carte mere pour mon prochain build!!!
i like the q led screen because it can show the temp on the cpu. so nice to have it on the mobo
does this come with the component's as well with the motherboard?
You are the best UA-camr to tell everything detail !!! Do Formula review please !!
sad no ddr4 motherbord has premium as high end motherbord.. its sad
how come it does not come with any screw for the mother board ?
Returned two of these boards with warped PCBs under the vrms, subpar QC
So do I buy the Strix Z690-E or spend the extra $180 on the Hero. Decisions, decisions...
Great content!
I hope there will be b660 motherboards.
Why? Z690 is better isn't it?
@laurent's choice Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Master or ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO for intel i7 12700k ? or should i go for another ?
Thank you that was a great information
Hello. Cool video) Gigabyte B560 Aorus Pro AX or Asus TUF Gaming B560-Plus WiFi for i5 11400F? Thanks
Such a great and well explained video .
Im just got one question 🙋♂️. Wish one will you choose between the Rog Maximus z690 Hero and Rog Maximus z690 Apex ? Thanks 👍🏻
how is this 6-layer PCB? even the Strix-E is 8-layer which is cheaper...
Slightly confused, so if I use gpu RTX 3090 on PCIe5 and x8 Asus SSD card on 2nd PCIe5 slot for nvme SSD, will both be working as Gen5 16?
Thanks in advance.
No, they will both run at 8 pcie lanes (pcie 5)
Hello bro I also assembled pc with Asus rog maximus z690 motherboard, but I am facing windows store game crashing issue can you please guide me who can I solve this problem and do you know where is the legacy game compatibility mode in hero motherboard bios settings, how to enable it?
Please tell me that should I buy this Motherboard?
Does anyone know if Asus Z690 Hero has SGX (software guard extension) so I could watch 4K blu ray movies on computer? I couldn't find that anywhere on my bios..
I just got this for $185 USD, pretty eggcited
The number of layrs in a pcb doesnt tell the thickness, you can get 4 layers the same thickness as 2 layers.
can you please do a video on btt0 aorus master ddr4?
Appreciate your reviews my man, amazing work!
Any b660 and h670 content coming up?
Yes.. they are coming. Strix first
any upcoming review on more affordable z690s? MSI Z690 Pro-A DDR4 would be considered?
Im Filming the Raptor :) much much cheaper !
@@Laurentschoice z690 raptor would be cool does that even exist
What about Asus Rog z690 maximus Extreme?? Isnt better?
so that chip u said is in the wrong way you mean on this board shown in this video this chip is in correct possition or it should be other way around?
If the chip is not the way I showed on the video. Return it and ask for a replacement. The 1 of 150 should be facing the CPU direction.
@@Laurentschoice ok kind sir im expecting mine within 10 days. hope that boards that sels in eu are not part of that snafu
Another awesome review !! 👍 !!! Do ya think that you'll be able to review MSI's Z690 Godlike?? 🤔
I'm doing the torpedo EK right now.
I ll keep the godlike for April or so.
That's a sexy looking motherboard. Still waiting for the custom loop video monsieur 😉💝Keep up the great work bro and stay safe.
Just came out of our dear friend Cofid... was a real tough month.
Great greatttttt information Sir
Bro where are you? I need a new video. :)
I really love Formula design !!!
Thank you
Guys I need help, I want to get a rx 6950 xt with an Intel core i9 12th gen set up. I just don't know what motherboard to get though, I'm a first time builder so I don't quite know what I'm doing. I was looking at the Rog z690 hero bc apparently its a good match with the Intel i9 12900k, but would it be a good fit along w the rx 6950xt? Or would a rtx be better with this instead? Bc nivida prices price are a bit too inflated for my liking so I was curious if it'd be a good choice.. Sorry ik it's a stupid question but I'm a first time builder trying to learn about this stuff, so I'd appreciate some help. Would these be good options or are there better motherboards?
This would he a great motherboard but maybe a little too much for a single GPU config.
I'd rather go on a AORUS Z690 Pro in your case. 40% cheaper but perfect for an i9.
@@Laurentschoice thanks! I'll go with that one instead. Thanks again
can this run with ryzen 5 3600xx? thx
No it's intel
Thank you, Laurent.
The perfect review. So thorough, so enjoyable.
Really liking the motherboard with my i7.
Good buy !!!!!
@@Laurentschoice thank you, sir!
Great uplift in performance for me.
Outdated now with the new z790
Dark kingpin?
La meilleur z690 ddr5 pour du gaming selon vous ?
HE'S ALIVE!!!!
just got out of the human bug thing :) .. but yeah.. alive :)
@@Laurentschoice Glad you're OK! I had the Transformers Decepticon version (oh wait, that comes after Omi, doesn't it) 🤣
I've had colds worse than it, so wasn't bad at all. Stay well!
This motherboard still burn issues?
I guess not, they have a list of serial numbers to check if you get one
kinda like your reviews ;)
Please try to understand the reality. DDR5 RAMS are like super costly. but good DDR4 motherbord will give you best performance on budget.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAND they messed up with 3 slot PCIe spacing.
ahahahaah.... someone noticed :)
Not just 3rd, the 2nd as well. My none reference 3080ti blocks the 2nd slot. Only gigabyte got it right. This board did not need 3rd slot, should of went with just two and space them out correctly. I also hate it how they replaced pci x1 slot with ssd slot near the cpu, can't even use a dedicated sound card, cringe.
You think its better then the Formula?
The formula would only bring in some custom water-cooling appeal. Nothing more.
@@Laurentschoice can I custom water cool this one?
Dude we need more of your reviews in only the style that you can do them. Have you given up on computers? How the hell am I supposed to learn French and get faster PERF OR MANCES!
I use to love ASUS until after countless hours of trying to install Crate, the software that operates Asus keyboard and mouse. Now using Gigabyte and MSI. Asus does make great hardware but they are the Kings of useless software and bloatware.
"rrrraison de vivre" mdr 😂 when can we see the custom loop!!
I'm on it :)
only one bad thing - it does not allow DDR5 ram work fully - from 5600mhz you only can use 4000mhz max. If you put in bios 4001 mhz, the computer does not starts! Do not use if you want powerful gaming computer as this motherboard runs only on minimum of all your components you will connect to it! In short terms - its not worth the money just to pay for those anoing ROG lights on motherboard witch you can only turn off when PC on, and when its off - you will be annoyed by isles lights on your motherboard draining your electricity and bringing big electricity bills even you not using it. So when you turned PC off - you need unplug cable, or turnoff PSU on back
Can these motherboards double up as room heaters? You're gonna need them in Europe!
Frenchman just materializes for motherboard review
and wine!
I think the best one is Formula !!!
Bro… if u want to use HyperCard @ 5.0, you can only install one m.2 please review before you state wrong facts…..
Great review man, like really really good. Very thorough *Clicking Like* *Clicking Subscribe*
Thanks so much for the nice comment :):) really nice !
Expensive af and power hungry.
and it blows up like note 7 did
Laurent is going o lose his merde when he gets the Godlike for $2100….. a lot of extra bandwidth……
Ahaha.... indeed I will !!
Guess who was first
my MAN :)
You came first 😉
@@swizzler8053 damn right rog makes me tuch my self 🤣
cheezos... i was sure it's z790 rev lol and 3 comments wrote yet muhahaha
Its ok :) it gets confusing at time !
wow, talk about a fanboi The price in Australia and lan at 2.5 just makes this thumbs down.....
compared to other z690 boards out there this one is the most underwhelming. there is plenty of boards out ther that come with better features at a better price point. the cheap plastic feel to this board and the fact it doesnt even have a backplate for thermals and it only has 2.5gb lan, ive seen lower end boards from other manufacturers that have those and a better vrm solution. but asus knows theres morons out there that will just pay the ridiculous price tag without doing the research just because its a rog board lmao. they could have done a way better job with this board. thumbs down.
Blah, Blah, Blah.....$600....Blah, Blah, Blah. Holy CRAP!
Apex > Hero
Got the APEX on my testing table as we speak!
The Hero is overpriced junk I got the formula for £45 more a much better board