ASUS Unveiled Rampage II Extreme Motherboard

[JCAddy]

ASUS, the world´s leading producer of motherboards, unveiled the most advanced and highest performing enthusiast motherboard at present: the Republic of Gamers (ROG) Rampage II Extreme.

In keeping with ROG´s commitment to producing cutting-edge, boundary-redefining products for the serious gaming and overclocking community, the ROG Rampage II Extreme incorporates the latest innovations and components into its architecture, such as the latest Intel chipset and SLI/CrossFireX on Demand—delivering blistering performance through its support for the new range of Intel processors and multi-GPU technologies such as 3-Way SLI and CrossFireX. To enable users to push the capabilities of the new platform to the limit, the ROG Rampage II Extreme features ROG Extreme Engine, a true multi-phase power management system—16 phases for the CPU and 3 phases each for QPI/DRAM, the Northbridge and memory—with premium Multilayer type Polymer Capacitors (ML Caps) that keep the power supply stable even under the most demanding loads.

The ROG Rampage II Extreme also features TweakIt and ProbeIt, tools that enable overclockers to adjust and monitor their frequency and voltage settings directly from the motherboard itself—thus allowing them to coax maximum performance from their systems quickly and conveniently.

Specifications

• Memory : Triple channel memory architecture; 6 x DIMM, max. 12 GB, DDR3 1800 (OC) / 1600 (OC) / 1333 / 1066 / MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
  
• VGA : Multi-GPU Technology
  
• Expansion : 3 x PCIe2.0 x16 slot, supports x16, x8, x8, or dual x16 speeds; 2 x PCIe2.0 x1 ( the PCIEx1_1 (black) slot can be used as an audio slot); 1 x PCI 2.2
  
• Storage : 7 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports; 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port; 1 x UltraDMA 133 for up to 2 PATA devices
  
• LAN : Dual Gigabit LAN controllers with Teaming support, both featuring AI NET2
  
• High Definition Audio : SupremeFX X-Fi Audio with EAX4.0 support
  
• IEEE 1394a : 2 x 1394a ports
  
• USB : 12 USB 2.0 ports
  
• ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features : TweakIt; ProbeIt; Extreme Engine with ML Caps; CPU Level Up
  
• Form Factor : ATX Form Factor, 12" x 10.6" (30.5 cm x 26.9 cm)

[Archibald]

The ROG Rampage II Extreme supports the new Intel CPU chipset, enabling users to reap the performance benefits of Intel´s latest processor microarchitecture including increased speed, superior multitasking, DDR3-1800(OC) memory support and greater energy efficiency. To enable overclockers to push the new generation of CPUs to the limit, the ROG Rampage II Extreme features ROG Extreme Engine, a next-generation dynamic multi-phase power management system equipped with high performance ML Caps that ensure a stable power supply during overvoltage by lowering ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance)—keeping mission-critical components such as the processor, system memory and the Northbridge reliable. With support for the latest Intel chipset and the additional overclocking headroom afforded by ROG Extreme Engine, the ROG Rampage II Extreme is set to take system performance to a new level.

[Fatty]

sounds interesting.. wat about its price in INR?

thnx

[EINSTEIN_007]

sounds interesting.. wat about its price in INR?

thnx

The previous version of the board, the Intel X48-based Asus ROG Rampage Extreme, presently sells for between $300 and $350. There is a good chance that the Rampage II Extreme will sell at a similar price point. So taking into account it will cost above Rs. 20000 plus some vat 4% included atm.