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Catering to gamers who want the ultimate in overclocking and gaming platforms, ASUS, maker of high quality motherboards, has released the ROG Maximus Extreme / Formula Series of motherboards. Supporting Intel®’s X38 Express Chipset for exceptional overclocking speeds, this powerful series of motherboards is also equipped with innovative technologies for enhanced graphical and thermal performance, versatile overclocking options; as well as a vast array of features that include device protection – making it the overclocker and gamer's first and best choice.
Taking the ROG’s renowned heatpipe design a step further, the Fusion Block System utilizes a fin-pin heatsink design that combines the ROG's renowned heatpipe design with the additional ability to connect to a water cooling system. By taking the entire integrated solution into design considerations, the user can enjoy exceptional thermal performance to the north bridge, south bridge, Crosslinx, and even VRM with a single connection – providing them with a versatile, efficient, and advanced thermal system for better overclocking results.
Versatile Overclocking Options
Catering to avid overclocking enthusiasts and gamers alike, the ROG Maximus Extreme / Formula Series comes with two unique features that allows flexible CPU upgrading without extra costs. The CPU Level Up* feature allows users to easily upgrade CPU performance without prior overclocking knowledge. They simply have to pick the processor speed they want, and the motherboard will do the rest. Instant performance upgrades have never been easier! Overclocking enthusiasts can also make use of the CPU Level Up result to adjust settings for even higher frequencies. The other feature, Extreme Tweaker, is a one stop shop to fine-tune systems for optimal performance. With a vast array of options to tweak frequencies, over-voltage or memory timing settings, this handy application will allow overclocking gurus to fully fine-tune their system to their desired settings for maximum overclocking and performance outputs.
* Please check the official ROG website for a complete CPU support List for this function
 Extreme Graphical Performance with Crosslinx
The ROG believes in unsurpassed graphical performance to let users achieve the best gaming potentials. The ROG Maximus Extreme allows gamers to reach this level with its multiple GPU support and Crosslinx technology that features a dedicated graphics controller to optimize PCIe allocation with dual x8 lanes. When users utilize its 3-GPU CrossFire setting, the PCIe allocation is x16, x8, x8 – surpassing prior x16, x16, x4 standards, and all the PCIe lanes come from the north bridge without DMI bottlenecks. This dual x8 PCIe lane technology is the key in setting higher 3DMark world records and providing smoother gameplay with higher frame rates for a better gaming experience.
Protect Your Devices with Voltiminder LED and COP EX
In order to pursue the highest level of performance, overvoltage adjustment is crucial. However, this practice is risky and can cause damage to expensive PC components. Acting as the "red zone" of a tachometer, the ROG exclusive Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for the CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in an intuitive color-coded fashion. This allows quick voltage monitoring that is vital while overclocking. The innovative COP EX allows overclockers to overclock with confidence and increase chipset voltages without the worries of overheating. It is used to monitor and can actually save an overheating GPU. With the Voltiminder LED and the COP EX as protection mechanisms, more overclocking freedom and maximum performance can be achieved.
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Maximus Series
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Extreme
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Formula (Special Edition)
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Formula
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CPU
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Intel LGA775 CPU
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Support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU
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Chipset
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Intel® X38/ICH9R
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System Bus
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1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz
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Memory
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Dual Ch. max. 8GB, DDR3-1333/1066/800, non-ECC and un-buffered memory
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Dual Ch. max. 8GB, DDR2-1066/800/667, ECC, non-ECC and un-buffered memory
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Storage
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- 6 x SATA
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- 2 x PATA devices
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- 2 x eSATA
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Lan
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2
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High Definition Audio
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SupremeFX II
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ASUS ROG Overclocking Features
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Fusion Block System
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Crosslinx Technology
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CPU Level Up
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Extreme Tweaker
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About ASUS
ASUS is a leading provider of 3C total solutions. With a global staff of more than 100 thousand and a world-class R&D design team, the turnover for 2006 was 17.4 billion U.S. Dollars. ASUS has been ranked in Business Week InfoTech 100 for 10 consecutive years, and has been ranked No.1 by the Wall Street Journal Asia for best quality products in Taiwan.
PR Contact:
ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Joy Lee
Tel: 886 2 2898-7352
E-mail: joy_lee@asus.com.tw
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