ASUS Prime 300 Series motherboards provide the solid foundation needed for your first build plus flexibility to grow with your ambitions. We've melded all the good stuff that's packed into the latest 8th Generation Intel Core processors with essential ASUS design and engineering so you benefit from industry-leading technologies including automated system tuning comprehensive cooling controls and immersive onboard audio. When you build with an ASUS Prime 300 Series motherboard you build smart easy and affordably.N/AN/AImproved DDR4 stabilityN/AASUS OptiMem preserves memory signal integrity by routing traces and vias to the optimal PCB layer and our T-Topology trace layout ensures time-aligned signaling by balancing trace lengths between memory slots. These enhancements allow the Prime 300 Series to support a wide range of dual and quad-DIMM memory kits while providing your rig with the stability it needs to deal with any type of workload - whether you're gaming or running intensive applicationsN/AN/ACooler by designN/APrime 300 Series features the most comprehensive cooling controls ever configurable via ASUS Fan Xpert software or the UEFI BIOS.N/AN/AEach header can be set to monitor and react to up to three thermal sensors. Via Fan Xpert you can also assign a sensor to monitor the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to ensure optimal cooling during GPU- or CPU-intensive workloads.N/AN/AMedia-acclaimed UEFI BIOSN/AThe UEFI BIOS is an early waypoint on any PC-building journey and Prime 300 Series has one of the best in the business.N/AN/AUSB 3.1 Gen 1 front-panel connectorN/AFuture-proof connectivityN/AUSB 3.1 Gen 1 is right where you need it with two super-speed headers for the front panel. Experience data-transfer speeds up to 10X faster than USB 2.0 with instant plug-and-play connectivity and avoid back-breaking contortions in the hunt for hard-to-reach rear ports.N/AN/ABuilt to LastN/AASUS is the world's leading motherboard brand. Our motherboards are extensively tested for compatibility with more than 1000 components and devices and each new model undergoes a minimum of 8000 hours of strict validation offering the peace of mind of knowing that your ASUS motherboard is fit for all environments and applications. Choosing ASUS is an assurance of trouble-free DIY experiences.N/AN/APrime 300 Series motherboards are engineered with industry-leading 5X Protection III employing the finest components excellent circuit design and exacting standards to guarantee the quality and long-term durability of your investment. That means exceptional protection and stability for your build thanks to decades of engineering experience from the world's leading motherboard brand.N/AN/ACompatible devices and componentsN/AThe superior compatibility of Prime 300 Series is evidenced by our extensive list of supported devices which includes thousands of compatible components and our Qualified Vendor List (QVL) that identifies memory compatibility. It all adds up to more choices for worry-free PC-building experiences.N/AN/AVALIDATION HOURSN/AASUS motherboards offer superb endurance. We verify this by subjecting every board to more than 8000 hours of stringent tests. A barrage of burn-in environmental compatibility software and safety tests confirm that our motherboards are exceptionally robust. It also shows that ASUS reliability surpasses industry standards ensuring that every component is designed to function flawlessly in any environment.N/AN/AOutstanding audioN/ACombined onboard features deliver elevated audioN/AIntelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you've ever experienced!N/AN/AAudio shieldingN/ASeparates analog/digital signal domains significantly reducing multi-lateral interference.N/AN/ASeparate layer for left and right tracksN/AEnsures minimal crosstalk between audio paths.N/AN/APremium Japanese-made audio capacitorsN/APremium parts provide an immersive sound signature with exceptional fidelity.N/AN/ABeyond VR readyN/AComplete your immersionN/APrime 300 series isn't just VR ready it goes way beyond. The ASUS Beyond VR Ready marque means that Prime 300 series has been tested with loads of class-leading components to ensure that your productivity gaming and entertainment needs are tuned for maximum performance. ASUS Beyond VR Ready opens up a new way to configure and build your dream system with total confidence.N/AN/AReady for 8th Generation Intel LGA1151 Core processorsN/AThis motherboard supports 8th Generation Intel Core processors in the LGA1151 package with integrated graphics memory and PCI Express controllers to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets dual-channel (2-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great performance.