ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Motherboard Failures Might Be Caused by Backward Capacitors

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Intel fans who are planning to pair their new 12th Gen Core processors with ASUS’ Maximum Z690 Hero motherboards may want to consider other options for the time being, as some owners are reporting that the item suffers from a manufacturing defect that ultimately leads to malfunction.



The issue was initially raised by users such as rockman 4 and The MaxXHD on reddit, who explained that their motherboards showed visible PCB damage and smelled of burnt electronics after a short period of usage. A further investigation by YouTuber Buildzoid has suggested that the problem likely stems from a single capacitor being installed...

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