I/O LACKING?

ONE OF the better features that Asus has started to include on some of its motherboards is an integrated backplate. No more installing ( or completely forgetting to install, in our case) I/O shields—you simply need to line your motherboard up, install it, and job done. However, we’ve got to admit that, for a $250plus motherboard, the Maximus X Hero is running a little thin on the ground when it comes to rear I/O. We would have liked to see more than the mere seven USB ports that are included here— today’s age of USB peripherals galore could lead to a shortage of suitable connections.