The Z170-Deluxe motherboard further includes six USB 3.1 ports, 3x3 802.11ac Wi-Fi, as well as a Hyper M.2 x4 Mini card and U.2 Hyper Kit to offer the most complete Z170 experience available.

Overclocking and system tuning made easy
Tuning a new system for the best overall performance can be a daunting task for newcomers to PC DIY. To make the process easier, most motherboards offer basic overclocking profiles that apply predetermined values. However, the overclocking ability of the platform can vary widely, so there is a downside to using preset overclocking profiles--the parameters applied may not make best use of the chosen CPU, cooling, or memory modules.

With these caveats in mind, ASUS engineers developed an easy-to-use software utility named 5-Way Optimization to dynamically tune overall system performance for the end user. This exclusive technology utilizes dedicated onboard hardware, software, and firmware to automatically tune the system, providing the best CPU performance, energy savings, stable digital power, and optimized fan speeds. The beauty of this approach is that the applied settings are tailored for the individual system, not some generic selection used by the competition, thus providing immediate performance gains without user frustration or stability worries.