ASUS Announces today the Commando Motherboard

[mascaras]

ASUS Announces the Commando Motherboard

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS), the worldwide leader of motherboards, today introduced the Commando, a new addition to its R.O.G (Republic of Gamers) family of gaming motherboards. The Commando provides extreme overclock ability for enhanced performance, and unique features to jazz up the gaming features and simplify the DIY process.


>>Overclock system bus up to 2,280MHz
Supporting the Intel P965 Express Chipset, maximum 8GB dual-channel DDR2 architecture, PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU, the Commando is ready for the latest computing hardware and software specifications. With superior engineering, the Commando provides unmatched overclockability, taking FSB and memory up to 2,280MHz and 1,300MHz, respectively.



>>Extreme Tweaker - One stop performance tune-up
Extreme Tweaker is a one stop solution for fine-tuning system performance. Frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, memory settings etc. can all be tweaked with this feature, which is found exclusively in ASUS motherboards.



>>8-phase cap-less power - Reliable power supply and longer component life
The 8-phase cap-less power design demonstrates two hardcore commitments of R.O.G.: ultimate overclocking capability, and trustworthy stability. 8-phase cap-less power yields unparalleled superiority in the overclocking arena, while the EL cap-less design removes any worries of capacitor problems once and for all.



>>Onboard Switch - Turn system on/off, reset and clear CMOS with one push of a button


Overclockers and power users typically build systems outside of the case, and hence they need to short the front panel pins to power up or restart the system, switch jumpers, and pop the battery to clear CMOS. With the Commando, doing all that is now just a push of a button.






>>LCD Poster - Easy System Tweaking with Style


Most hardcore users and engineers install a debug card, which displays a two-digit code that enables them to recognize which part of the system is responsible for hanging the system during boot-up. LCD Poster, located at the back I/O, displays the names of each boot-process instead of using codes. When system hangs due to faulty connection or configuration, the LCD Poster will freeze on the displayed process name that caused the hang up, allowing users to know exactly what needs to be fixed.



For more information on the Commando and other R.O.G motherboards, please visit the company website at http://www.asus.com.

Specification summary:

CPU: LGA 775 Core2Duo, Quad-Core CPU
DDR2: 800/667/533
FSB: 1066/800
Chipsets: Intel P965 + ICH8R
6 SATA II 3Gb/s
Supports ATI Crossfire Graphics
SupremeFX Featuring ADI 1988b
Extreme Tweaker
LCD Poster
8 phase capless power design
Onboard switches




http://www.asus.com/news_show.aspx?id=5291

regards

[FghtinIrshNvrDi]

intensely feature-rich board.

intense price?

Ryan

[mascaras]

the price should be Around 220$ .


regards

[Rovtar]

only thing i don't like on this board is

Chipsets: Intel P965 + ICH8R

[falqon]

"Most hardcore users and engineers install a debug card"

I never knew relying on beeps made me such a poser.

[Pipi]

Rovtar 965 isn't the fastest but is one of the best memory and FSB clockers.

[charlie]

the price should be Around 220$ .


regards

lol... $300 for the first month after it's released. $230 for P5B-Dlx...

[mascaras]

lol... $300 for the first month after it's released. $230 for P5B-Dlx...

here in portugal the price of the Asus Commando i965 is 229€ , arrive in the end of the week or next week

330€ for the Asus striker extreme 680i .



regards

[JoeBar]

A nice m/b with a descent price...

[K404]

£165 in the UK IIRC

[EnJoY]

I would really like one of these...

[RPGWiZaRD]

Seems like this is really for once purely targeted at overclockers and from ASUS, I hope it lives up to the specifications too but it does sound great and price seems to be decent too, maybe finally even "another" P5B deluxe option when it comes to high FSB.

More boards like this plz ASUS. :p

[phi|os]

Dude, where can I get this board in the states, it's sick.

[mascaras]

Dude, where can I get this board in the states, it's sick.

you should start to see them this week

regards

[JoeBar]

The bad thing about it is that i'm redoing my whole setup this week and it will arrive here maybe next week...

[phi|os]

The bad thing about it is that i'm redoing my whole setup this week and it will arrive here maybe next week...

LOL, patience my friend, you need to exercise it. Everyone please stay on your toes for this one, I will, and if I see it in any stores I will definitly post ASAP.

[situman]

Is this like the 6th Conroe enthusiast board that Asus has pushed out within the last three months? All of them half baked at intro so its like 3 whole boards. I feel sorry for their bios engineers. Hopefully this will be a winner right out of the box.

[phi|os]

Is this like the 6th Conroe enthusiast board that Asus has pushed out within the last three months? All of them half baked at intro so its like 3 whole boards. I feel sorry for their bios engineers. Hopefully this will be a winner right out of the box.

Agreed

[elec999]

This board hopefully does what it promises.
Thanks

[frankR]

I gotta buy it just because it's called "the Commando".

If it's a good performer and around $200 it might be my new MB.

[Nanometer]

The easy clearing CMOS looks nice, but one bump sends your settings to death. Is there any safety for this? Maybe a cover over the button?

[Death^Dread]

"The Commando" eh?

Question is, does it forego undergarments in true "commando" fasion?



Sounds cool, worth looking at next year (I don't shop within 10 days of Christmas in either direction). =)

[Babsy]

do you guys think it's gonna be better than the asus striker though?

[XFxGeforced]

theres a reset and power switch on my lanparty and tforce, and that clear cmos button is just lazy/ it's all convenient though, but i wouldnt completely agree on overclockers/power users having their systems outside of their cases most of the time? even with dice/ln2, you can just set the case on its side

[phi|os]

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