This ASUS Z97-WS 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.
Supreme Power Solutions. Z97-WS couples innovative thinking with premium components to deliver industry-leading power efficiency. Z97-WS is built to stay cool under pressure — and boosts performance, power efficiency and product longevity into extreme levels!
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!