Today appeared a new motherboard ASUS ROG Rampage IV Formula with processor socket LGA 2011. The new product will be sold with the model ROG Rampage IV Extreme.
The device is based on new chipset Intel X79. In the configuration of ROG Rampage IV Formula enter four slots for memory modules DDR3, four SATA 6 Gb / s and four SATA 3 Gb / sec. Four slots PCI Express 3.0 x16 will provide support for CrossFireX and SLI configurations with multiple graphics cards.
Another difference between ROG Rampage IV Formula and ROG Rampage IV Extreme - simpler system for cooling the chipset. At the same time, integration of different passive cooling with heat pipes will remain and will support DIGI + II.
On the front panel was removed four-port interface, USB 3.0, but the built-in Bluetooth remained . On the back are located six ports for USB 2.0, two eSATA, one PS / 2 and one RJ-45, S / PDIF and gold-plated jack for connecting speakers to the 8 channels sound system.
The appearance of ASUS ROG Rampage IV Formula is expected to be available soon. According to preliminary estimates, the price will be $ 400. ASUS is preparing another ROG series motherboard , but this time - mATX. : ROG Rampage IV Gene.