Asus Z590 ROG Maximus XIII Hero

Asus' well-built Z590 ROG Maximus XIII Hero may not outdo its Z490 predecessor in every way, but it remains an excellent "Rocket Lake" motherboard that's competitively priced for discerning buyers at the top end of the Intel CPU market.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Asus Z590 ROG Maximus XIII Hero 1

Product details

PROS

+ Attractive, edgy aesthetics
+ Stable operation
+ Easy-to-navigate, feature-rich BIOS
+ Competitively priced for a near-flagship board

CONS

- No 5Gbps or 10Gbps Ethernet controller
- VRM heatsinks have sharp corners near CPU power connector

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on May 26, 2021
Asus' well-built Z590 ROG Maximus XIII Hero may not outdo its Z490 predecessor in every way, but it remains an excellent "Rocket Lake" motherboard that's competitively priced for discerning buyers at the top end of the Intel CPU market.
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