In search of a comparable MOBO

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CrazyMike

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Hey guys/gals,

I am getting closer and closer of getting all my parts together for my build. I will be using the Intel 2600K processor and in search of a motherboard. I will be using 2x 580 video cards in the future.

The motherboard i have been looking at is the Maximus IV Extreme:

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131760

The reason I have been liking this board shouldn't have to be said but if you just take a look at the specs of this board, you'll understand why.

Brand: ASUS
Model: Maximus IV Extreme-Z
CPU Socket Type: LGA 1155
CPU Type: Core i7 / i5 / i3 (LGA1155)

Chipsets
North Bridge: Intel Z68

Memory
Number of Memory Slots: 4×240pin
Memory Standard: DR3 2200(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333
Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
Channel Supported: Dual Channel

Expansion Slots
PCI Express 2.0 x16 4 (x16 or dual x8 or x8, x16, x16)
PCI Express x4 1
PCI Express x1 1

Storage Devices
SATA 3Gb/s: 4
SATA 6Gb/s: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
SATA RAID 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red and 4 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), gray support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 by Z68

Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset: None

Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC889
Audio Channels: 8 Channels

Onboard LAN
Max LAN Speed: Dual 10/100/1000Mbps

Bluetooth: Bluetooth V2.1+EDR

Rear Panel Ports
PS/2: 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
USB 1.1/2.0: 1 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0: 8 x USB 3.0
eSATA: 2 x eSATA 3Gb/s
S/PDIF Out: 1 x Optical
Audio Ports: 6 Ports

Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB: 2 x USB 3.0 + 8 x USB 2.0

Physical Spec
Form Factor: Extended ATX
Dimensions: 12" x 10.6"
Power Pin: 24 Pin

Features
Mem TweakIt: Dynamic timing adjustments, DRAM efficiency gauge
ROG Connect: Plug and Overclock - Tweak it the hardcore way!
ROG iDirect : Tune your PC from your iPhone or iPad now!
RC Bluetooth: Smashes through all the barriers of conventional overclocking !
Extreme Engine Digi+: Powerful combination of analog and digital design elements
USB BIOS Flashback: No worry of BIOS crash anytime!

So ya, i like this board for many reasons. What i want to ask, is there any board out there that competes with this board?

Thanks for your help :)
 
Just thought i would refresh this thread, see if anyone can help.

Please read beginning of thread. I am looking to see if there is anything comparable.

Thanks for your help,
 
You don't need an extended ATX case. It's not a true E-ATX board. It's only marginally bigger than a standard board. I have one in an 800D and there is loads of room to spare.

Comparable boards would be the Gigabyte G1 Sniper-2 or the Asrock Fatal1ty.
 
Spesh said:
You don't need an extended ATX case. It's not a true E-ATX board. It's only marginally bigger than a standard board. I have one in an 800D and there is loads of room to spare.

Comparable boards would be the Gigabyte G1 Sniper-2 or the Asrock Fatal1ty.
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I just liked all the features of the Maximus. I have been looking at the Fatal1ty board, going to keep looking at reviews for it.

Thanks man :)

Btw, awesome computer ya got goin on.
 
CrazyMike said:
I just liked all the features of the Maximus. I have been looking at the Fatal1ty board, going to keep looking at reviews for it.

Thanks man :)

Btw, awesome computer ya got goin on.
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Cheers man.

I have owned the G1 Sniper-2 and the P67A-UD7 aswell as the Maximus. They are all very good boards and will achieve 5GHz+ on the CPU with watercooling.
 
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