Asus Z170 Motherboards to Feature Custom Color LEDs

[TheMissxu]

While the accents of the motherboard are red (and would need to be painted) Edit: accents still somewhat unclear, Asus seems to have taken Linus' needs into consideration:

 

Asus' next generation Z170 Maximus VIII motherboards (Hero confirmed, assuming models above as well) will feature lighting control for custom LED colors. It is advertised to be 6 different color profiles, although there is no word on fine tuned customization.

 

 

Based on what is seen in the video, this feature will be called SupremeFX. Edit: That actually is the audio solution's name, although that logo will have the same LEDs. This also means that the Maximus VIII Extreme will also have this feature (See below for images from the press release page). The Ranger and Gene might have the feature, but it isn't guaranteed (Hard to tell).

 

Here is an official article.

[1Scotty1]

 there is such a thing as TOO MUCH LEDS...

[Snickerzz]

If there's still red accents wtf is the point

[calarahil]

If there's still red accents wtf is the point

 

 

100% percent agree with you. 

[TheMissxu]

If there's still red accents wtf is the point

I don't think there are many accents though

(Image courtesy of our beloved WCCFTech)

 

In fact, there might not be any accents at all, by the looks of it.

[QueenDemetria]

If there's still red accents wtf is the point

Marketing team: "Look, we are pleasing the people, we are giving then what they want. We don't actually use this crap though, so why bother with detail."

[TroubleKlef]

I don't think there are many accents though

 

 

In fact, there might not be any accents at all, by the looks of it.

 

Judging by the above video, all the red accents you see here are actually LEDs. If I'm right, these boards are actually extremely versatile in color matching.

[TheMissxu]

Judging by the above video, all the red accents you see here are actually LEDs. If I'm right, these boards are actually extremely versatile in color matching.

Yeah, if you look closely, it looks like you can control the color of separate pieces independent of each other. Meaning if you wanted a blue and yellow build, you can have a multicolored motherboard.

[Suffokation]

Meanwhile white mobo masterrace.

[SurvivorNVL]

Well, that's not -that- bad.

[MrDynamicMan]

Motherfucker. For the last time, $BigMotherboardCompanies, NO ONE FUCKING WANTS RGB MOTHERBOARDS! YOUR APPLICATION IS OFTEN SHIT! NOONE WANTS IT!

[AllstaRawR]

Motherfucker. For the last time, $BigMotherboardCompanies, NO ONE FUCKING WANTS RGB MOTHERBOARDS! YOUR APPLICATION IS OFTEN SHIT! NOONE WANTS IT!

 

Uhm... I do? Apparently quite a few other people in this topic are interested. Why do you dislike the idea so much?

[Fetzie]

I would consider making them pink for a build log, if only for the reaction

[Lethal Seraph]

LED thing is getting way out of hand. It's crazy.

[DigitalHermit]

RGB LEDs on everything... wow...

 

inb4 HDDs, SSDs and PSUs with RGB LEDs...

[zacRupnow]

The IO cover is fucking ugly, MSI and ASUS need to make the IO cover like EVGA does: https://www.evga.com/Products/ProductList.aspx?type=1

 

Ugly ASUS

Beautiful & Sexy EVGA

[Impact Blue]

The IO cover is fucking ugly, MSI and ASUS need to make the IO cover like EVGA does: https://www.evga.com/Products/ProductList.aspx?type=1

 

Ugly ASUS

Beautiful & Sexy EVGA

 

Lol, you're so boring. Come on, just a simple plate as a cover?

 

Having some lines would spice up your life. If you know what I mean.  B)

 

As for the board having LEDs. I think it is a good move as it will not restrict people to the "RED" theme build.

[Naeaes]

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Based on what is seen in the video, this feature will be called SupremeFX.

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OP, are you sure? The onboard audio on ROG boards has been called SupremeFX since forever.

[Killmeplsok]

RGB LEDs on everything... wow...

 

inb4 HDDs, SSDs and PSUs with RGB LEDs...

Well, I for one doesn't mind at all, so you won't need to buy certain parts of a specific model from a certain brand because you want certain color schemes, just light everything up with whatever color you want.

[DigitalHermit]

Well, I for one doesn't mind at all, so you won't need to buy certain parts of a specific model from a certain brand because you want certain color schemes, just light everything up with whatever color you want.

 

I personally find excessive LED lighting as cheap (especially when done improperly)... (I wanted to get rid of my LED fan for a very long time now... but no money for a proper replacement fan)

 

I'd rather have paramagnetic paint instead...

[NumLock21]

I think the z170 deluxe has it too.

[Raichuboy17]

RGB LEDs on everything... wow...

 

inb4 HDDs, SSDs and PSUs with RGB LEDs...

Oh have you not seen the Avexir SSDs?

[Trik'Stari]

-snip there is such a thing as TOO MUCH LEDS...

There is not! Cease thine heresy!

[DigitalHermit]

Oh have you not seen the Avexir SSDs?

 

I haven't yet... but now I have...

[PumaXCS]

Unpopular Opinion Alert

 

I actually like the looks of the gray/black looks regardless of LED's. I've liked their motherboard but hated red/black so much more that I would never get one, with that color base I find them much more attractive. I did just buy into Haswell a year ago though so chances are I won't get this one but keep up the good work ASUS.