ASUS ROG Rampage III Extreme

Disappointing that Asus has not provided the BIOS options to lock in a specific RTL value for each channel manually. Instead they continue with this 'let the board decide' scenario which causes a lack of repeatability of results, and takes control away from the user. If I spend this much on a board, I want to be able to set things to what I choose. This is the same behaviour the Rampage II Extreme has, and I have raised this exact issue with the Asus rep on this site and nothing has been done to correct it. Interesting to see the legit reviews reviewer of the Rampage III Extreme raise the same point in a negative light.

some cool pics
sorry i didnt attach these in my last post

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Originally Posted by CryptiK

Disappointing that Asus has not provided the BIOS options to lock in a specific RTL value for each channel manually.

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the BIOS for this board is still being worked on and taking feedback from those testing the board. RTL selection has been changed and now works as you will find on all other boards with direct selection...no more guessing :up:

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Originally Posted by 3oh6

the BIOS for this board is still being worked on and taking feedback from those testing the board.

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I want a full report on my desk 8am tomorrow morning on your findings.:rofl::D

yet another preview
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum...d-preview.html

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Originally Posted by sholvaco

EDIT: Seems ASUS listened to the enthusiast community and used an Intel NIC on their top of the range board. A nice touch. :up:

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Any spec list on this board yet? Would love to know more about the Intel NIC, I agree this is a very nice touch :up:

I doubt this heatsink will perform good enough... But we'll see I guess.

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I doubt this heatsink will perform good enough... But we'll see I guess.

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I swear every time i read your posts no matter what about you are always so negative.............. you need to slap yourself silly every morning and look at the mirror and say the glass is half full today :D

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I doubt this heatsink will perform good enough... But we'll see I guess.

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these heatsinks have more surface area so i think they would perform better though they look more like a cosmetic touch

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I doubt this heatsink will perform good enough... But we'll see I guess.

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Well classy heatsink was HUGE and performance? TERRRIBLE, bigger is not always better...

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Originally Posted by 3oh6

the BIOS for this board is still being worked on and taking feedback from those testing the board. RTL selection has been changed and now works as you will find on all other boards with direct selection...no more guessing :up:

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Good to hear.

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Originally Posted by zalbard

I doubt this heatsink will perform good enough... But we'll see I guess.

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Why would a big heatsink be needed? From what I understand, the partially digital power distribution components run excessively cool :confused:

Seems like it will run very cool. I can definitly say that my classified heatsink kinda sucks. Any ideas of a round about release date for this thing??

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Originally Posted by dctokyo

Any spec list on this board yet? Would love to know more about the Intel NIC, I agree this is a very nice touch :up:

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Sorry I can only go by what's obviously visible on the PR shots. The onboard gigabit NIC really isn't that big of a deal; apart from a few features they are all closely comparable to each other, the true upgrade being one of Intel's PCIe x1 network cards. Still people cry for it come every major board release and ASUS delivered this time.

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Originally Posted by SKYMTL

Why would a big heatsink be needed? From what I understand, the partially digital power distribution components run excessively cool :confused:

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He owns a classified, can you blame him? :p:

Seriously though, prior to Tylersburg launch we've been constantly told how the NB is going to run cooler without IMC and it turned out anything but, with boards like MSI eclipse plus nearly cooking themselves at stock settings and heaps of others having similar thermal issues he's justified for being at least a bit paranoid.

Thermal resistance of heatsinks used in this size is greater than 1C per watt, so you'll need airflow to bring the figure down (a 20w load on the heatsink will result in a 20 Celsius rise OVER ambient if the heatsink's thermal resistance is 1C per watt. Junction temperature rise will be higher due to thermal resistance of the package, interface materials and heatsink). The heat produced will be proportional to the switching frequency - so 'cooler' temps at lower switching frequencies and higher temps if you shoot for 800KHz+. The Classified supported a minimum 800KHz, which is why you saw temps in the 50's upwards when the board is in a case. Temp reporting varies from board to board too, not all controllers/vendors report FET junction temperature. I think people need to come to terms with the fact that higher switching frequencies on performance oriented boards will result in 15~20 rises over ambient case temp at a minimum, a dash of realism is needed.

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Originally Posted by 3oh6

the BIOS for this board is still being worked on and taking feedback from those testing the board. RTL selection has been changed and now works as you will find on all other boards with direct selection...no more guessing :up:

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I thought R3E bios had settings for cold bug/boot assistance ? They helped ?

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Originally Posted by eva2000

I thought R3E bios had settings for cold bug/boot assistance ? They helped ?

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seems to be cpu dependant.. so it works sometimes!

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Thermal resistance of heatsinks used in this size is greater than 1C per watt, so you'll need airflow to bring the figure down (a 20w load on the heatsink will result in a 20 Celsius rise OVER ambient if the heatsink's thermal resistance is 1C per watt. Junction temperature rise will be higher due to thermal resistance of the package, interface materials and heatsink). The heat produced will be proportional to the switching frequency - so 'cooler' temps at lower switching frequencies and higher temps if you shoot for 800KHz+. The Classified supported a minimum 800KHz, which is why you saw temps in the 50's upwards when the board is in a case. Temp reporting varies from board to board too, not all controllers/vendors report FET junction temperature. I think people need to come to terms with the fact that higher switching frequencies on performance oriented boards will result in 15~20 rises over ambient case temp at a minimum, a dash of realism is needed.

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Thanks for the info. I think people are actually used to seeing CPU PWM temps scraping the 100°C mark under heavy load, IOH sitting at above 50°C while idling is a bit harder to swallow on the other hand. One can claim a particular(ly large) chipset cooling assembly as being designed with a fan in mind from the get go, but when another manufacturers simpler, completely passive solution produces lower temps at load (than above stated idle), one can not expect the first solution to go by without as much as a smidgen of criticism.

Hello All,


In regards to availability no street date has been set/confirmed additionally pricing has yet to be set or confirmed. Currently we have reached MP (mass production) status on the board but our current focus is to ensure the best 1st release bios as possible). Lastly in regards to the heatsink assembly/design this is always an area of debate depending on end user experience with previous boards, perception and comfort levels specific to temperatures ( just like CPU temps some say x degrees is ok while other says x degrees is too much/hot ). With that noted the design and overall implementation of heatsink for the RIIIE has always had cooling performance and efficiency at the forefront of the ID/Thermal Team mindset and design focus. With that being kept in mind ASUS also wanted to introduce a style and look to the board to continue with the innovative designs ROG boards have set in the past. I think we can all agree that we want enthusiast’s boards to look the part and separate themselves from the normal design queues.

As always if you have any specifics questions, concerns or inquiries please let me know. As always please enjoy the rest of your day.

^ sounds great. can't wait.

Is either the molex connections optional?

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Sorry I can only go by what's obviously visible on the PR shots. The onboard gigabit NIC really isn't that big of a deal; apart from a few features they are all closely comparable to each other, the true upgrade being one of Intel's PCIe x1 network cards. Still people cry for it come every major board release and ASUS delivered this time.

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Thanks for the reply, and that is what I have, I own a Intel Pro 1000 PT server card

One good thing about the new heatsink (which just follows Maximus III design and nothing more) is that u can still use Swiftech MCW-NBMAX...

Take Look...:)

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http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/6242/31848407.jpg

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http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/1613/10811271.jpg

Source :

http://forum.coolaler.com/showthread.php?t=233957

Now I want it desperatly! When will it come out. I've heared that it had to be released along with the i7 980x? But I see the Gulfy's but no REX III in stores :(

Damn..........:shocked::up: my next board for sure once it hits the Japan market

Lovely features....

Did anyone spot the four 7900GTX alike things at the back of the red mustang??

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http://forum.coolaler.com/showthread.php?t=233957

http://i39.tinypic.com/s6p16h.jpg

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/3751/80044115.jpg

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/6950/69496190.jpg

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/6242/31848407.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/dnyna9.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/syvzwp.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/2a6um3k.jpg

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REX the true sequel? (RIIE was more of a side story :p:)

Seems this board takes all the best ideas in enthusiast motherboard development from the previous year and a half (congrats saaya there is actually more BR DNA than classified in it :clap:) and improves on their execution.

Patiently waiting to see what the consumer experience is like.

Can anyone confirm if you can RAID the SATA 6.0 ports?

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Originally Posted by affiliate13

Can anyone confirm if you can RAID the SATA 6.0 ports?

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From the quoted link above you can see it uses the RAIDable version of the Marvell controller. So, yes.

http://i44.tinypic.com/ifa39i.jpg

Ah thanks,
I had heard that it might not be available.
Thanks for confirming. :)

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Can anyone confirm if you can RAID the SATA 6.0 ports?

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It is still slower than ICH10R at this point, Marvell is working on another driver drop shortly for improved RAID performance.

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It is still slower than ICH10R at this point, Marvell is working on another driver drop shortly for improved RAID performance.

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It'd be interesting to know where the PCIe link for the Marvell controller comes from on the latest revision. Straight from the X58 or straight from the ICH10R? If it's the latter, it's hardly even worth it.

EDIT: I meant RAID capability, not the controller itself which is still a nice upgrade from the usual JMicron ware.

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It is still slower than ICH10R at this point, Marvell is working on another driver drop shortly for improved RAID performance.

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Yes, i thought with the Crucial C300s it might be ok though.
I would run my X25-Ms off the ICH10R

I definately want this now after seeing all the info so far, I want it to cost <£300 though :(

I have a Asus Maximus Formula SE as of now and I think this board would be a good upgrade to my current board.

from the specs it looks like they actually listened, they put digital pwms, a real NIC, no NF200, switchable 16x16 or 8x8x8x8

Hmmmm, will an Asus Triton 88 fit onto that board though? The chipset cooling looks a little too close to the CPU socket.

This baby is released!! Go buy it now. hehee

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Originally Posted by ottoyu34

This baby is released!! Go buy it now. hehee

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Where is it listed for sale at?

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This baby is released!! Go buy it now. hehee

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Proof !

Not for sale anywhere in the UK.

i want one, it looks like my next high end board, this or the new evga dual cpu board, the x factor will be price difference,

where is it being sold in the usa> :shocked:

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This baby is released!! Go buy it now. hehee

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Well played. :clap::clap:

http://www.slashgear.com/asus-rampag...icial-2278407/

My Contact Asus states this will be on the shelves in early April and the BIOS will not officially support XEONs

Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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REX the true sequel? (RIIE was more of a side story :p:)

Seems this board takes all the best ideas in enthusiast motherboard development from the previous year and a half (congrats saaya there is actually more BR DNA than classified in it :clap:) and improves on their execution.

Patiently waiting to see what the consumer experience is like.

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Simply badass! :eek:

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Originally Posted by Kensek

http://www.slashgear.com/asus-rampag...icial-2278407/

My Contact Asus states this will be on the shelves in early April and the BIOS will not officially support XEONs

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Your contact is wrong. ;)

oh yea..! :clap: indeed a true sequel.. Hey guys where is the EL I/O or any backplate for that matter, dint see non in these pics :cool:

Video review!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA7uQTMK8GA&feature=sub

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Your contact is wrong. ;)

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I'm hoping it will support Xeons right from the get go.

It took the R2E almost 9 months before a BIOS supported Xeons.

Wow...Wow...Wow....! man 001 that is just sick, im soooooooooo jealous right now. :mad: That lucky son of a gun....i mean no one can top that man literally. hey is that from the store 001 or company 001 or did he make the label:p:..anyway nice find bhavv" :clap:

I didnt find it, it was posted on another forum.

I want this board, but think i'll have to wait a few months to save up for this and the cheaper Hex core I7-970 thats meant to be out soon.

Cant wait for this board have been thinking about going for a ASUS P6X58D premium cos this board is taking ages! Just want to try my gulftown!

Yea..im looking in my piggy bank right now...! S**T empty

Just been paid, the moment I can order one of these I will. Any ideas on how long a full cover waterblock will take?

The guy in the video said that the manufacturing will begin on march 25. So I guess this baby will hit the stores around end April to early May...?

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Okay now I want this board. USB 3.0 and SATA 6....Yahoo and it looks like the IDE is finally kicked off the damn board. Yay! :banana3:

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yeah but FDD still there.....what an irony...:shrug:

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yeah but FDD still there.....what an irony...:shrug:

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No, the FDD is NOT there

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The guy in the video said that the manufacturing will begin on march 25. So I guess this baby will hit the stores around end April to early May...?

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Multiple sources from Asus said the board will be avaliable "early April", and the board has already gone to mass production phase. So I'd say he's wrong and his Asus contact just wanted to make him feel "special" with his "001 demo sample".

That guy gets lots of exclusive things from Asus if you check through his other reviews. He also got an Asus 5970 before :)

But there are only 3 going out to reviewers, someone at OCUK forums is expecting the third one to review. They may already be in production, just with no more than 3 currently going out for reviews.

http://www.overclock3d.net/articles/...e_early_look/1

Soon!!!

This is going to be my next ex motherboard :)

The review at OC3D is here: http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/c..._world_first/1

^ pretty poor review, you can feel the bias

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^ pretty poor review, you can feel the bias

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agreed. And it didnt even try a max bclk test with that chip or any other. Just plain silly if you ask me

So anyone have a better idea of release date for this board?

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Your contact is wrong. ;)

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When will it be able to be purchased? I can wait for early April, say Easter weekend, but I don't want to wait more than that, I want to be building next weekend if at all possible. Anyone got a better idea of the date? Which week in April, or not in April?

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The review at OC3D is here: http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/c..._world_first/1

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They were working with a three week old BIOS that is four revisions down from the current version. They also did not have authority to publish a review of the board yet. :mad:

Not that I know anything but from what I'm seeing people are saying within the next 2 weeks this beauty should be out... pretty much all we can do is hope.

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They were working with a three week old BIOS that is four revisions down from the current version. They also did not have authority to publish a review of the board yet. :mad:

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whoops, guess someone will get a slap on the wrists heh

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When will it be able to be purchased? I can wait for early April, say Easter weekend, but I don't want to wait more than that, I want to be building next weekend if at all possible. Anyone got a better idea of the date? Which week in April, or not in April?

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Boards are entering in mass production now. Actual release date in April is dependent upon BIOS maturity, at least for the America's region. ;)

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whoops, guess someone will get a slap on the wrists heh

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If they were in my region, maybe a tactical nuke response. :D Seriously, considering all of the work several members of this site and others have put into assisting us in the tuning of this board for the upcoming release, it was not exactly a smart move to "review" a product that is not finished yet and without showing its full capabilities.

Some benching with it here:
http://www.nordichardware.com/en/blo...ost/10972.html

The CPU ain't all that great though, but the motherboard seems to be working fine :)

//Andreas

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Not that I know anything but from what I'm seeing people are saying within the next 2 weeks this beauty should be out... pretty much all we can do is hope.

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It's gonna be TOUGH to wait. I got some gorgeous monitors that I can't power on due to not having a beefy enough system to power them. My old Radeon 9600XT won't go that high resolution, neither will my Nvidia GeForce GO 7600.

I found this: http://www.komplett.se/k/ki.aspx?sku=593866 for 3.550SEK and thats almost $500.

the official price given by Asus in France is 359€

about right, Since they said it's gonna be the most expensive ROG board of all time.

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the official price given by Asus in France is 359€

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I hope you are right & its not north of 400 Euros.....

Yikes! 359 euros is almost US$500. For that price, this board better be the Classified Killer. :cool:

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about right, Since they said it's gonna be the most expensive ROG board of all time.

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What a joke!

No way I'm paying that much for it. Overclocking masterpiece be damned!

a quick look to price in France :

P6T7 WS ~380€

Classi E762 ~430€

R2E ~300€


I think it's a very good price for the R3E (~360€ announced by Asus).

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Boards are entering in mass production now. Actual release date in April is dependent upon BIOS maturity, at least for the America's region. ;)

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Any idea when review samples will be available for Europe ?

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What a joke!

No way I'm paying that much for it. Overclocking masterpiece be damned!

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noone obliges you to buy it anyway... there re people that cashed out more for other brands and got total ripp offs... if it performs and can handle GT nicely , it's price can be justified... no idea if it's april fools but Gigabyte is bringing out an UD9

it's not a joke

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/...9d01efb3_o.jpg

http://www.overclock.net/intel-mothe...ied-heads.html

So what does it have to do with the topic at all?

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What a joke!

No way I'm paying that much for it. Overclocking masterpiece be damned!

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any serious overclocker that comes into contact with this board will over look price, trust me;)

£329 on preorder in the UK:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...=5&subcat=1692

I ordered mine, thats a good price on this board. Equal to €380 or $500.

Just pre ordered one cant wait looks like i will be selling my P6X58D Premium!

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£329, a good price on this board..

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What? was hoping for £300, seems very expensive, is it really as good as the classified?

I was expecting £350 Plus for this board £329 is a bargain for what your getting state of art ocing board!

I were hoping for a £280-£300 price tag, but everything I read about it made me believe it would cost over £350. £329 is a very good price for the quality of this thing, I dont actually need it for OC'ing though, I need the slot layout.

When using two GFX cards, they go in the 16x slots 1 + 3, giving you 3 slots of space for each, plus room for a soundcard in the 4x slot.

You can run crossfire / SLI prolimatech MK-13s plus a soundcard, which is what I want.

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I just read the boards specs and got worried when it stated EATX size, which my case cant handle. But after more reading and measuring, its only a little bit wider at 269mm, and my case has 275mm of space for the motherboard :).

It will just be a little more difficult to install.

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I were hoping for a £280-£300 price tag, but everything I read about it made me believe it would cost over £350. £329 is a very good price for the quality of this thing, I dont actually need it for OC'ing though, I need the slot layout.

When using two GFX cards, they go in the 16x slots 1 + 3, giving you 3 slots of space for each, plus room for a soundcard in the 4x slot.

You can run crossfire / SLI prolimatech MK-13s plus a soundcard, which is what I want.

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I just read the boards specs and got worried when it stated EATX size, which my case cant handle. But after more reading and measuring, its only a little bit wider at 269mm, and my case has 275mm of space for the motherboard :).

It will just be a little more difficult to install.

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I agree totally..:up:
The slot layout is very nice..
Also from what i hear this thing is the same size as the rampage II extreme.
So if your case can hold that mobo or even the classy 760/762 then you will have no problems at all with this mobo.:up:
I truly cant wait for this board to come out in india.. :)
Probably 3 months after the rest of the world :p:

Are u F***ing kidding me.:mad:.Hey Toolius do u have pockets that run down to ur toes?:cool: Dude in "INDIA" its gonna cost u almost Rs:50,000....after our corrupted importers, distributors and retailers eat their share..!:mad: u better ask someone to get it from the US, u know.. buying R3E in india is the worst thing u can do man :shrug:

If you think that this is expensive, then what about the Fermi :p.

Good things cost good money, and this is actually significantly cheaper than EVGA's high end FTW WTF BBQ edition motherboards are.

Even 5870s cost around the same, and people dont really complain about graphics card prices that much.

Out on the 14th maybe?
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2066252

I have also hear that announcement of the release date.

Nice if true, only a few days left to go then :) :) :) :) :).

I have just over an extra inch of space in my P182 (3cm extra), so getting the thing in will be fun =D.

My tax refund should just about cover it. :D

Six words:
Cant. Wait. Any. Longer. Very. Excited.

Been checking for news of this board daily! This will be replacing my e760 classified.

Just waiting for NON Overclockers UK stock..... then it is buy button time! :)