ASUS ROG Rampage III Extreme

[CryptiK]

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.

[imran7]

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

[3oh6]

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

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

[Brian y.]

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

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

[imran7]

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

[dctokyo]

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

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

[zalbard]

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

[dinos22]

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

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

[imran7]

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

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

[Blacky]

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

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

[CryptiK]

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

Good to hear.

[SKYMTL]

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

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

[TBahre]

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??

[sholvaco]

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

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.

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

He owns a classified, can you blame him?

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.

[Raja@ASUS]

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.

[eva2000]

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

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

[dpa]

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

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

[sholvaco]

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.

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.

[illuminatiASUS]

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.

[ottoyu34]

^ sounds great. can't wait.

Is either the molex connections optional?

[dctokyo]

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

[JoeBar]

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...

[Hazzan]

Take Look...



























Source :

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

[Ultimation]

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

[dctokyo]

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