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! 802.11ac onboard with the best experience for cloud entertainment, 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. ASUS HomeCloud with 802.11ac -
Access your PC remotely, stream multimedia content to wherever you want, and manage all your stuff from anywhere!