ASUS H81-Gamer explodes the myth that dedicated sound cards are always better, with integrated SupremeFX technology that achieves near-lossless audio quality with a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 115dB — meaning you hear every sound detail.
SupremeFX is an exclusive ASUS technology that's designed for one purpose — to deliver audio that's in a class of its own.
Horizontally separates SupremeFX audio components from the rest of the motherboard, effectively eliminating interference to ensure flawless sound quality
A carefully-engineered protective shield isolates the advanced audio chipset from electromagnetic interference (EMI), preserving the integrity of the audio signals.
Added to the mix to deliver a warmer, natural sound to complete the audio experience.
H81-Gamer drives some of the very best headphones available — up to 300Ω load impedance. H81-Gamer assures you great compatibility and more impactful output than standard onboard audio hardware. You demand superb effects and superior surround sound for truly immersive gaming experiences, and H81-Gamer delivers!
The difference between defeat and victory can be measured in milliseconds. That's why we've equipped H81-Gamer with networking technology that puts your frags first!
Intel Gigabit Ethernet provides better Throughput with lower processing power for superior speed and we've added our own advances to ensure the best possible performance for gamers – in every game and on every battlefield.
ASUS engineers used IxChariot, an independent network-assessment test tool, to determine just how much quicker Intel Gigabit Ethernet deals with the UDP data packets that are vital for responsive gaming. The results are in — and with H81-GAMER your game-data packets flow up to two times (2X) faster!
While you protect your back in the game, H81-Gamer protects all sides in the real world. Great motherboard design is all in the detail, which is why ASUS engineers kitted out H81-Gamer with loads of brilliant protective features. Individually they're tough, together they're unstoppable.
Exceptionally high-quality Japanese-made (Nichicon GT series) solid-state capacitors offer 20%-greater temperature endurance and lifespans that are up to five times (5X) longer that generic equivalents.
H81-Gamer DIGI+ VRM voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultra-smooth and ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times!
H81-Gamer's connection ports and DRAM are protected against overcurrent and short-circuit damage by onboard resettable fuses, extending your motherboard's life.
Crafted from chromium-plated, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, H81-Gamer's input/output (I/O) panel is super-strong — and last up to three times (3X) longer than ordinary panels!
AI Suite 3 is an exclusive ASUS dashboard-style control panel that lets you fine-tune almost every aspect of your H81-Gamer-based system for the best balance between performance, stability and efficiency — all via a simple and intuitive interface.
Put every fan in your system under Fan Xpert 2's comprehensive controls to create the perfect balance between great performance and peaceful operation.
This great ASUS-exclusive technology accelerates the already-fast speed of USB 3.0, enabling transfer speeds that are up to 1.33 (1.33X) times faster than standard USB 3.0.
If you need to look up your PC's specification in a hurry then the System Information screen will show you want you need — right away!
Your motherboard will always be kept up to date thanks to EZ Update — just click to check for the latest drivers.
Your H81-Gamer's UEFI BIOS includes both EZ Mode and Advanced Mode to suit your experience level and ambitions. In EZ Mode you can get set up very quickly, applying the date and time, fan profiles and Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory profiles. Switch to Advanced Mode to set up favorites and shortcuts, record and review recent changes with Last Modified or make notes in Quick Notes.
Never again worry about corrupted a BIOS, as CrashFree BIOS 3 lets you restore a PC to working order — even when it won't boot!
Quickly update your BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. It only takes a few clicks, with no floppy disk or an OS-based flash utility.
H81-Gamer builds on the latest Intel technologies so you can take full advantage of some brilliant PC innovations, from cutting-edge desktop processors to auto-updating applications and the ability to wake your computer in just moments.
H81-Gamer's Intel H81 is a single-chipset design that supports Intel LGA1150 4th, New 4th & 5th generation Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors. It provides improved performance by using serial point-to-point links, enabling increased bandwidth and stability. H81 natively supports up to two USB 3.0 ports for up to ten times (10X) faster transfer rates than USB 2.0, and also supports iGPU functions — so you enjoy the latest Intel integrated-graphics performance.