First pics of Asus Rampage 2 Extreme (X58)

edit: Retail board:

http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/2365/r2e3dvv8.png

http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/6585/r2e2dln7.png

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Hi,

Just posted first public pics of Asus new Rampage 2 Extreme motherboard (X58) for Core i7 processors:

http://plaza.fi/s/f/editor/images/0930r2e_1.jpg

http://plaza.fi/s/f/editor/images/0930r2e_2.jpg

More on Muropaketti.com: http://plaza.fi/muropaketti/ensikuva...emolevysta-x58

- 16 phases for CPU

- 3 phases for QPI/VTT

- 3 phases for memory

- 3 st PCIEx 16X

- Crossfire/SLI: 3 way SLI, Quad-SLI, 3-way CFX Quad CFX

- Using all three slots it will be allocated like this: 16/8/8 pciex lanes

- ExtremeOC consists of TweakIT (same as on rampage extreme) and ProbeIT.

- ProbeIT makes it possible without soldering to measure different voltages with a multimeter (small connector will be included). To makes the readings more exact you can use the actual ground for the circuit.

- Price: Alot :)

looks like a lot of power. can't wait to try it out!

wow. that thing looks badass.

a little iffy about the whole hardware fsb thing though. maybe only good for the benchers?

Looks yummy :D
On a second thought, kneaded rubber insulation only mobo :D

That
Board
Is
Sick

(looking)

Seriously i hope it ships with that NB sink

I hope they make a cheaper version with just 1 PCI-e.

Really nice, I've always admired their Engineering skills
heh that Voltage measure points look familiar :D

:banana::banana::banana::banana:e thats a nice design IMO...

Dont like CPU area for insulation....and I dont like the price :p:

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Originally Posted by LardArse

Really nice, I've always admired their Engineering skills
heh that Voltage measure points look familiar :D

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hehe. Why do you think they do OC'ing championships and stuff like that? :)

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Originally Posted by Sampsa

- Price: Alot :)

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Man that does not bode well...............

Strange they use the buttons for tweakit on this board again while with P6T dlx it can be done with the palm thingy remote. Nice board anyways :yepp:

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Originally Posted by loc.o

Strange they use the buttons for tweakit on this board again while with P6T dlx it can be done with the palm thingy remote. Nice board anyways :yepp:

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If you run that usb, it needs software = eats resource so scores may get cut I think

lol i bet i will have to start looking for a buyer for my other kidney...i bet that board is freaking expensive :eek:

Actually now that I've looked at it for awhile a few things come to mind

• Space is obviously an issue on this board
• Moving the buttons to the back beside the ATX connector is gonna be a bit awkward to use - especially the probes?
• The daughter card for the VTT and CPU power - how is that gonna affect feedback loop noise rejection?

is it just me or that pic looks like it's a mATX...?

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Originally Posted by T_M

Seriously i hope it ships with that NB sink

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Nope, cooling solution will be similar to Rampage Extreme, but even bigger :D

I wonder if that board supports 4GB sticks (24GB memory). :eek:

awesome board....:D:D but I think we must wait next years

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Originally Posted by emoners

is it just me or that pic looks like it's a mATX...?

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mATX?
That's E-ATX for sure.

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Originally Posted by Johnny Bravo

Moving the buttons to the back beside the ATX connector is gonna be a bit awkward to use - especially the probes?

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What do you mean by "back"?
For most of us table top benchers that is the front (the other side has the cables and riser cards
In fact that location looks to be the best on the whole board - no vid cards or cables over the top

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Originally Posted by Johnny Bravo

Space is obviously an issue on this board

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Agree, probably would have been best to just go eatx...

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Originally Posted by Sampsa

Nope, cooling solution will be similar to Rampage Extreme, but even bigger :D

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RIP aircooling, nothing bigger than intels stock hsf will fit then....

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Originally Posted by Cybercat

I wonder if that board supports 4GB sticks (24GB memory). :eek:

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Even if it does it woudnt be worth it, 4GB sticks are slow... 6 2GB sticks at reasonable speeds instead would result in higher performance than 6 slow 4GB sticks.

It looks like this is first ever mother board addressed for professional overclockers.
I hope that other manufactures will pick up the idea and prepare similar offer.
I'm also sure that since OC starts to be business the price will be appropriate.

Also what other features should be included that are commonly missed, adjustable pot holders, build in pot insulation ?

now thats a nice board

insulating that board will be a small problem...

probe it looks cool but the buttons look like they are in a strange spot and not that useful for most people

and i see the fujitsu rom chips is some ware that shouldent block anything