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ASUS Maximus III Extreme LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX Motherboards (MAXIMUS III EXTREME)

ASUS Maximus III Extreme LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX

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Bullet Points ASUS Maximus III Extreme LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX
Each of several items in a list, preceded by a bullet symbol for emphasis.
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  • - Intel LGA 1156 (Socket H)
  • - ATX VIA VT2020 7.1+2 channels
  • - 4 Non-ECC Memory, maximum: 16 GB
  • - 16 Mbit
Long product name ASUS Maximus III Extreme LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX :
The short editorial description of ASUS Maximus III Extreme LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX

Maximus III Extreme - Intel® Socket 1156, Intel® P55 Express Chipset, 4 x DIMM, Max. 16 GB, DDR3, 5 x PCIe 2.0 x16, NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology / ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology, ATX
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ASUS Maximus III Extreme LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:
The official marketing text of ASUS Maximus III Extreme LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX as supplied by the manufacturer

Supports Intel® Processors in the LGA1156 Package
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield processors in LGA1156 package, which as memory and PCI Express controller integrated to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, providing great graphics performance. Intel® Lynnfield processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.

Intel® P55 Chipset
The Intel® P55 Express Chipset is the latest one-chipset design to support the latest 1156 socket Intel® Lynnfield processors. Intel P55 provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability.

PCIe 2.0

Double Speed; Double Bandwidth
This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.

SLI/CrossFireX On-Demand

Why choose when you can have both?
SLI or CrossFireX? Fret no longer because with the ROG Maximus III Extreme, you´ll be able to run both multi-GPU setups. The board features SLI/CrossFireX on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. Whichever path you take, you can be assured of jaw-dropping graphics at a level previously unseen.

Memory Feature

Dual-Channel, DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1800(O.C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture double the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance.

Short summary description ASUS Maximus III Extreme LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:
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ASUS Maximus III Extreme, Intel, LGA 1156 (Socket H), 16 GB, 0, 1, 10, Realtek RTL8112L, Gigabit LAN

Long summary description ASUS Maximus III Extreme LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:
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ASUS Maximus III Extreme. Processor manufacturer: Intel, Processor socket: LGA 1156 (Socket H). Memory, maximum: 16 GB. RAID levels: 0, 1, 10. LAN controller: Realtek RTL8112L, Network interface: Gigabit LAN. Motherboard form factor: ATX, Audio output channels: 7.1+2 channels, Audio chip: VIA VT2020

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Processor
Processor manufacturer *
Intel
Processor socket *
LGA 1156 (Socket H)
Memory
Number of memory slots *
4
Non-ECC
Yes
Memory, maximum *
16 GB
Storage controllers
RAID levels
0, 1, 10
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors *
4
Number of SATA connectors
9
S/PDIF out connector
Yes
Power fan connector
Yes
CPU fan connector
Yes
Number of chassis fan connectors
3
Chassis intrusion connector
Yes
Number of IEEE1394 connectors
1
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 2.0 ports quantity *
7
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity *
2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports *
1
Rear panel I/O ports
eSATA ports quantity
1
PS/2 ports quantity
1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports
1
Microphone in
Yes
S/PDIF out port
Yes
Network
LAN controller
Realtek RTL8112L
Network interface
Gigabit LAN
Features
Audio chip
VIA VT2020
Audio output channels *
7.1+2 channels
Motherboard form factor *
ATX
Power source type
ATX
Expansion slots
PCI Express x16 slots
5
Expansion slots
1 x PCI 2.2
BIOS
BIOS memory size
16 Mbit
ACPI version
2.0
Weight & dimensions
Width
305 mm
Depth
244 mm
Other features
Manageability features
WOL @ PME,WOR @ PME,PXE
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Reviews
Updated:
2011-09-25 17:37:30
Uk has collected 29 expert reviews for ASUS Maximus III Extreme LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX and the average expert rating is 88 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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88%
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ocaholic.ch.english
Updated:
2011-09-25 17:36:15
With the Maximus III Extreme ASUS shows its next motherboard from their already very well known ROG series. It comes with a lot of interesting and useful features such as two USB 3.0 ports, the iROG connector as well as the RC Bluetooth receiver. Furth...
Bottom line Allgemein +-The ASUS Maximus III Extreme is latest motherboard from the P55-ROG series. It was able to leave a lasting impression and it convinces especially with its design and overclocking capabilities. Very useful is also the delivered bluetooth rec...
0%
techradar.com
Updated:
2011-09-25 17:36:26
Within the relatively small self-building segment, the market for high-end boards with full-on feature sets and pricing to match is itself a minority sport. What to make, therefore, of the imposing Asus Republic of Gamers Maximus III Extreme? Pricing w...
Good Flabbergasting feature list, Awesome performance in extremis...
Bad No faster in the real world, Bonkers price...
Bottom line £265 is impossible to justify for a motherboard with a midrange socket...
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70%
vortez.net
Updated:
2011-09-25 17:37:02
From £269.62Over the years, ASUS have been at the forefront of performance components and have diversified into a foray of other hardware departments to show their engineering talent and supremacy. But what we know ASUS for, are their motherboards, wh...
Bottom line Where do I start? The Maximus III Extreme is a tremendous board. Sporting an impressive feature list that ticks every box, it targets a wide range of audience, from mainstream users to gamers and enthusiasts alike. Nowadays, most high end motherboards...
0%
atomicmpc.com.au
Updated:
2011-11-04 04:26:06
Such is the kingdom of motherboard manufacturers based in Taiwan that translation awkwardness gets in the way of what is otherwise an interesting feature. The above overwhelming acknowledgement is a quote verbatim from the product page for the Maximus...
Bottom line An expensive board, but quite possibly worth it...
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86%
hardwarecanucks.com
Updated:
2011-11-04 04:26:06
The LGA 1156 platform has quickly become the de facto standard for people looking for a budget-friendly Intel system. However, manufacturers are constantly evolving their motherboard offerings with new technologies and features in a effort to differe...
Bottom line This conclusion should come to no surprise to anyone who is familiar with ASUS' Republic of Gamers product line, since they keep on getting better and better. The Maximus III Extreme is no exception since it is easily the most well designed motherboard...
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0%
apcmag.com
Updated:
2014-04-08 01:37:25
Unfortunately for ASUS and all the other motherboard vendors, GIGABYTE was very aggressive at the release of P55 and subsequently made a big impact. Fortunately though, ASUS has fought back like they always do, culminating in a quality Republic of Game...
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90%
tweaktown.com
Updated:
2014-04-08 01:37:25
Not all that long ago I received an e-mail from ASUS asking about a new brand name. They wanted to create a new line-up of products that were aimed solely at the gamers and overclockers. This line-up would have the “best in class” features and offe...
Bottom line The ASUS Maximus III Extreme is a damn nice board. It has quite a bit of headroom in it. I was a little disappointed that we could not push farther, but our DDR3 choice would not post over 1440 MHz; it would crash as Windows was loading. We do want...
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90%
pcmag-mideast.com
Updated:
2016-11-26 03:29:33
Launched as part of the Republic of Gamers (ROG) series of motherboards, the Asus Maximus III Extreme is the motherboard that every obsessive – compulsive gamer should have. The Intel P55-based Maximus III Extreme supports 6-Gpbs SATA and USB 3.0 for t...
Good Superb overclocking features. Good performance. Cool board layout.
Bad Expensive.
90%
pcquest.com
Updated:
2016-11-26 03:29:33
With a price tag of nearly 30k one would wonder what is so special about this mother board. The features that stand out in this P55 express chipset based motherboard include its Multi-GPU Technology and ROG (Republic Of Gaming) features. The multi-GPU...
Bottom line With focus on GPUs, it is a futuristic motherboard with all necessary features but a high price tagPage(s) 1 I am interested in more information about this productI am interested in buying this productPrintCommentEmailDiggDel.icio.usRedditTwitter...
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