Unboxing The Maximus V Formula & ThunderFX

It's very nearly here. I know it's been a long wait, but, in case you're wondering whether to pull the trigger on the ThunderFX version, here's our unboxing of the Maximus V Formula & ThunderFX maximus-v-formula-unboxing OK, here's the box, now what's inside? maximus-v-formula-unboxing No, that's not inside. That's the back! maximus-v-formula-unboxing Yes, that's technically 'inside' but I meant through the top. maximus-v-formula-unboxing Oh, there's a Diablo III mouse pad? OK, get that out first. maximus-v-formula-unboxing Very nice! It's only bundled with the ThunderFX version by the way. Buy the standard M5F and your mouse will sulk. maximus-v-formula-unboxing Finally! Now we're in! maximus-v-formula-unboxing And here's your new Formula, Sir. Would you like a splash of watercooling with that? maximus-v-formula-unboxing From left to right: user guide, case badge, driver and software disc, SATA cable stickers, metallic ROG transfer (unique to ThunderFX version) and a door hanger (also ThunderFX only). maximus-v-formula-unboxing Six SARRRTAAA cables, ROG connect white USB cable, SLI connector (ROG branded no less), rear I/O panel and two iddy bitty Q-connectors. mpcie-combo-wireless The mPCIe combo card comes pre-fitted with an 802.11n WiFi/Bluetooth 4.0 card. The other side has an mSATA connector for the appropriate mSATA SSD upgrade. thunderfx-cables The cables for the ThunderFX from left to right: Xbox 360 connector, 3.5mm extension cable and USB power and data cable. thunderfx-connectors Connected up. PC requires just the USB cables, while connecting to a 360 or PS3 requires both aux for sound and USB for power.