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January 2008
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The editors liked
Highly overclockable
Supports newest Intel CPUs
Supports new 1333 & 1600 MHz FSB
On board audio performs very well
On board power/reset/clear CMOS switches
PCIe 2.0
Supports new Penryn chips
Runs well at 1600MHz FSB
Water block built into MCH
EL display on ATX panel
Terrific overclocking potential.
The editors didn't like
Expensive
Large CPU heat sinks may not fit
Using third PCIe slot lowers the second one to x8 PCIe 1.1
Abstract: Asus is one of the few motherboard manufacturers that introduce different variations of a specific motherboard. An example is the companys "Extreme" series of enhanced motherboards, which are water cooling ready and offer additional BIOS/overclocking ...
Abstract: ASUS Maximus Extreme fully justifies its name - it is "extreme maximum in all the ways" :). First, it is the largest of all the others (dimensions: 269mm x 305mm), and due to its massive cooling system it is the heaviest. Secondly, it is the most expensiv...
Abstract: Overclocking is alive and well! PCSTATS has all the details you need to see at a glance to know which board is best. The chart weve compiled below lists the highest overclocked Front Side Bus speeds we were able to achieve while maintaining 100% stabi...
ASUS Maximus Extreme doesn’t give you a single reason for disappointment. Right from the start when you open the box you get the feeling that the manufacturer did its real best to accommodate all your needs and wishes and make the work with this sol...
Highly overclockable, Supports newest Intel CPUs, Supports new 1333 & 1600 MHz FSB, On board audio performs very well, On board power/reset/clear CMOS switches, PCIe 2.0, Supports new Penryn chips
Expensive, Large CPU heat sinks may not fit, Using third PCIe slot lowers the second one to x8 PCIe 1.1
The Asus Maximus Extreme is one board which rewards you for your time and effort. If you like to endlessly tweak and fiddle with settings then you will have a field day with this board. Remember though that if you are new to overclocking than you will...
There are two performance comparisons that should be made in this article, the comparison between the X48 and X38 chipsets, and the comparison between the newer P5E3 Premium and Maximus Extreme and the more mature P5E3 Deluxe. For all intents and pur...
Abstract: Intel’s X38 chipset proves that it’s no slouch when it comes to leading-edge performance and can hang with the best of them in bringing new features to market like PCI 2.0, Crossfire and all sorts of overclocking potential. Couple that w...
The release of the Maximus Formula/Extreme boards meant the P35 Blitz Extreme became an EOL (End Of Life) product rather quickly. Because of this, users were eagerly awaiting a board that could surpass the performance of the Blitz Extreme - without ne...
Abstract: Maximus is the most recent addition to the Republic of Gamers family of motherboards and they're so new that, at the time of writing, the Asus UK website doesn't carry any details, so you'll need to check out the Republic of Gamers website for details . ...
