This ASUS Z97 Thunderbolt™ ready motherboard is perfectly compatible with ASUS ThunderboltEX II expansion card to offer the flexibility to upgrade your own build to Thunderbolt™ 2 technology whenever you want. You can enjoy bi-directional transfer speeds up to 20Gbit/s — that's four times (4X) faster than USB 3.0! Experience video in incredible detail on the latest 4K/UHD (ultra-high-definition) displays while using bandwidth-hungry storage devices at the same time.
One-click, whole system optimized! The best experience for cloud entertainment and gaming - and high speed SATA Express implemented.
One click, total system optimization. 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 -
Get robust overclocking, energy savings, digital power, customized fan control and tailored networking and audio settings.
Game faster, rank higher! Turbo App, Turbo LAN & Crystal Sound 2-
Overclock your CPU, prioritize networking and optimize audio settings to secure your victory in your favorite game titles!
Your PC, your world -
Access your PC remotely, stream multimedia content to wherever you want, and manage all your stuff from anywhere!
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