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Asus is one of the few motherboard manufacturers that introduce different variations of a specific motherboard. An example is the companys "Extreme" series of enhanced motherboards, which are water cooling ready and offer additional BIOS/overclocking...
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digital-daily.com Updated: 2011-09-25 15:06:49
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ASUS Maximus Extreme fully justifies its name - it is "extreme maximum in all the ways" :). First, it is the largest of all the others (dimensions: 269mm x 305mm), and due to its massive cooling system it is the heaviest. Secondly, it is the most expensiv...
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pcstats.com Updated: 2011-09-25 15:06:53
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Overclocking is alive and well! PCSTATS has all the details you need to see at a glance to know which board is best. The chart weve compiled below lists the highest overclocked Front Side Bus speeds we were able to achieve while maintaining 100% stabi...
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xbitlabs.com Updated: 2011-09-25 15:06:57
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Every ASUS Mainboard is an extremely interesting product, exclusively because it is made by ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Thanks to humongous production volumes and extensive channel connections this mainboard will be selling all over the world. However, in th...
ASUS Maximus Extreme doesn’t give you a single reason for disappointment. Right from the start when you open the box you get the feeling that the manufacturer did its real best to accommodate all your needs and wishes and make the work with this sol...
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Ferrari automobiles, Rolex watches and Brioni suits. Each of these items commands respect in their individual fields. Standing as the pinnacle of engineering, each of these products fetch a high premium but with that premium comes the satisfaction of...
Highly overclockable, Supports newest Intel CPUs, Supports new 1333 & 1600 MHz FSB, On board audio performs very well, On board power/reset/clear CMOS switches, PCIe 2.0, Supports new Penryn chips...
Expensive, Large CPU heat sinks may not fit, Using third PCIe slot lowers the second one to x8 PCIe 1.1...
The Asus Maximus Extreme is one board which rewards you for your time and effort. If you like to endlessly tweak and fiddle with settings then you will have a field day with this board. Remember though that if you are new to overclocking than you will...
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In preparation for the impending arrival of Intel’s more affordable 45nm quad-core Yorkfield and dual-core Wolfdale processors, motherboard manufacturers have been readying a slew of new products to properly support the CPUs. Many of these motherbo...
There are two performance comparisons that should be made in this article, the comparison between the X48 and X38 chipsets, and the comparison between the newer P5E3 Premium and Maximus Extreme and the more mature P5E3 Deluxe. For all intents and pur...
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Bootdaily.com Updated: 2011-09-25 15:07:31
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Intel’s X38 chipset proves that it’s no slouch when it comes to leading-edge performance and can hang with the best of them in bringing new features to market like PCI 2.0, Crossfire and all sorts of overclocking potential. Couple that w...
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Irrespective of cost versus performance ratios, even the smallest gains are more than enough to convince the enthusiastic front line benchmarkers and PC enthusiasts that DDR3 based motherboards are a justified purchase. However, finding the right moth...
The release of the Maximus Formula/Extreme boards meant the P35 Blitz Extreme became an EOL (End Of Life) product rather quickly. Because of this, users were eagerly awaiting a board that could surpass the performance of the Blitz Extreme - without ne...
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The ASUS Maximus Extreme is about as hardcore a motherboard as Ive ever seen. Whether its the built-in water block for the northbridge, the electroluminescent ATX I/O panel (complete with external CMOS reset button), or the rubber blocks allowing a u...
Runs well at 1600MHz FSB; water block built into MCH; EL display on ATX panel; terrific overclocking potential.
Some larger air coolers dont quite fit; doesnt support SLI; DDR3 memory is still expensive.
All the bells and whistles a veteran system tweaker could ever want in a package thats priced almost reasonably. And it even includes a great game...
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Intel has a lot to be proud of when looking back over the last two years. Core 2 has paid dividends for the company and finally they no longer have to put spin on lousy products like they were forced to do with Netburst at the end of its life. What it...
Pushing the boundaries of PC technology these days requires something special. We are now being spoilt with graphics cards that can pull hundreds of FPS, and adding to that we can double, triple and soon quadruple them up thanks to CrossfireX and such...
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Asus started the Republic of Gamers (R.o.G.) series with the introduction of the Crosshair motherboard just 16 months ago and has since made many additions such as the Commando and Striker mainboards. Targetted at the hardcore gaming crowd, the hallma...
Overclocking FIrst, a quick look at the voltage options available in BIOS. OptionValuesCPU Voltage 1.1V - 2.4V (In steps of 0.00625V)CPU PLL Voltage 1.5V - 3.0V (In steps of 0.02V)FSB Termination Voltage1.2V - 2.0V (In Steps of 0.02V)DRAM Voltage 1.5V...
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Maximus is the most recent addition to the Republic of Gamers family of motherboards and they're so new that, at the time of writing, the Asus UK website doesn't carry any details, so you'll need to check out the Republic of Gamers website for details...
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ASUS introduces another R.O.G board named Maximus Extreme. As it is a R.O.G board, we would already know that this board is meant for the gamers and overclockers. In the Maxiimum Extreme R.O.G board, ASUS introduces the CrossLinx technology, basically...
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