| Wednesday, May 13 2009 |
ASUS finally got generous with AMD enthusiasts seeking an avant-grade Republic of Gamers motherboard to drive the AMD Dragon platform. Enter Crosshair III. Traditionally, ASUS used the Crosshair name for high-end AMD motherboards based on NVIDIA nForce chipsets, but this time around, it will be using AMD's workhorse high-end desktop chipset: AMD 790FX coupled with SB750. The choice could have been influenced by two factors: reasonable demand for ATI Radeon graphics, and the Advanced Clock Calibration (ACC) feature vendors haven't been able to ship with nForce chipsets so far.
An 8+2 phase circuit powers the AM3 socket, which supports the latest processors from AMD, that support DDR3 memory. "Only" two PCI-Express x16 slots are provided, that support ATI CrossFireX. Other feature include ROG-exclusive LCD-poster, and the iROG overclocking management system. Audio is care of an ASUS SupremeFX X-Fi audio riser. While the board just may seem a little basic compared to the M4A79T Deluxe, you have to consider the fact that it carries the "Formula" sub-branding. If ASUS wants to sell a better board, there just could be a Crosshair III Extreme in the works. ASUS may use the upcoming Computex event to launch this. It is expected to be priced around US $200.
Source: Plaza.fi
An 8+2 phase circuit powers the AM3 socket, which supports the latest processors from AMD, that support DDR3 memory. "Only" two PCI-Express x16 slots are provided, that support ATI CrossFireX. Other feature include ROG-exclusive LCD-poster, and the iROG overclocking management system. Audio is care of an ASUS SupremeFX X-Fi audio riser. While the board just may seem a little basic compared to the M4A79T Deluxe, you have to consider the fact that it carries the "Formula" sub-branding. If ASUS wants to sell a better board, there just could be a Crosshair III Extreme in the works. ASUS may use the upcoming Computex event to launch this. It is expected to be priced around US $200.
Source: Plaza.fi
User comments
Finally ASUS is giving AMD some real love. Can't wait to see these on newegg.. If they're reasonably priced I might have to get one!
Looks really good, i may consider going AMD when ever i build a new rig in the future:)
why would you pick this board above the gigabyte ultra durable versions besides the looks ? ( serious question )
by: PaintfaceBecause I've had abysmal experiences with giga**** :) And ASUS makes THE best high end and premium boards. Ultra Durable is a marketing term, they said my 780G boards were ultra durable 2, does that mean the UD3 last 3 days instead of 2 :roll:
why would you pick this board above the gigabyte ultra durable versions besides the looks ? ( serious question )
by: PaintfaceAsus is generally known for there nice overclocks on there boards and good looks to.
why would you pick this board above the gigabyte ultra durable versions besides the looks ? ( serious question )
Not everyone will go for Gigabyte, as well as not all will go with Asus.. Some feel that Asus is the better mobo maker, while others fill Gigabyte is... Then others think that MSI, DFI,Asrock,.... is better then the other two...
The question isn't why would one pick this board, as to why one would come in and troll about another?
To me, the MSI board is one of the best AM3 boards out there right now.. But, it's the start of AM3, and there will be more and more boards that will come and be "better' or be more "efficient".. Crosshair has all ways been the "highend" version board for AMD..
The question isn't why would one pick this board, as to why one would come in and troll about another?
To me, the MSI board is one of the best AM3 boards out there right now.. But, it's the start of AM3, and there will be more and more boards that will come and be "better' or be more "efficient".. Crosshair has all ways been the "highend" version board for AMD..
by: PaintfaceBecause it WILL overclock like crazy. :rockout:
why would you pick this board above the gigabyte ultra durable versions besides the looks ? ( serious question )
Wow, EVGA is missing out on this opportunity.
Now that I've decided to go back to AMD for my next build, I think I have also decided to get this mobo to build it :D
by: Paintfacebecause my ages older crosshair II can out oc any of the GB boards out there and its a 780A board not an AMD mobo.
why would you pick this board above the gigabyte ultra durable versions besides the looks ? ( serious question )
GB does not yield the best oc's the M4A79T does
my M4A78T-E smokes the 790GX GB board in everything but the onboard VGA
look interesting for everyone but not for me , i like AMD but i hate hear everyday new 790fx or 790gx release , where is new platforms series AMD time to beat intel platforms
they should have invented a new brand for it. crosshair is for nvidia rog mobos
gah, run crossfire on that and say goodbye slots.
DFI
asus
gigabyte
in that order.
Gigabyte may perform like asus and OC like asus... but they nearly always have some kind of BIOS bugs/errata, or sudden failures. I know of 3 gigas personally that 'just died'
a lot of the people who swear by gigabyte had bad experiences with a few of asus failures, like the first striker extreme.
DFI
asus
gigabyte
in that order.
Gigabyte may perform like asus and OC like asus... but they nearly always have some kind of BIOS bugs/errata, or sudden failures. I know of 3 gigas personally that 'just died'
a lot of the people who swear by gigabyte had bad experiences with a few of asus failures, like the first striker extreme.
Yeah, I'm with you Mussels.. I've only used one Gigabyte board that didn't dye on me with-in two weeks.. but I gave up that board in the two weeks because of my luck...
by: LittleLizardNot anymore it isnt! a statements been made THE END. Let rampage be nvidia i like crosshair name and the 890FX should be Crosshair 4 the Quad vershould be extreme. If a rampage is made with the new 990 or whatever the new nvid am3 chipset is called (the name slips my mind atm) then that should be rampage. There shuldnt be 2 per company even tho there are no intel 790FXs lol. I love gygabyte and have never had a prob with them i wanted a UD3 but theres no way id pass this sick @$$ board for it, sorry. Also feel free to speculate your brains out: Will this board support (DDR3 1800 :OC) Usualy they kick it up more with ROG boards (never owned one just noticed) do u think it will Officialy support higher???
they should have invented a new brand for it. crosshair is for nvidia rog mobos
It looks bare compared to my p5q. I think they could have added more pci-e slots at least one more. Also a few more sata ports would be appreciated, not that they could all be filled but you never know.
Loooooks nice!!!! They finally moved from brown boards. 2 PCIe slots is enough for me as long as the both run at x16
by: ChaoticAtmospherelets just hope you dont have a need for any add in cards then.
Loooooks nice!!!! They finally moved from brown boards. 2 PCIe slots is enough for me as long as the both run at x16
by: newtekie1That's the way I do. :rockout:
The CLR CMOS button or Jumper does the exact same thing as removing the bettery, it cuts power to the CMOS which causes it to go blank. Blank CMOS means the BIOS uses default settings.
On modern boards, you should never need to pull the battery, either use the button, or if the board doesn't have a button use the jumper. And you have to remember to cut power to the board, and hold the button down for 10 seconds, or move the jumper over for 10 seconds.
by: Paintfaceaside from the looks.. this asus board will overclock better compared to gigabyte :)
why would you pick this board above the gigabyte ultra durable versions besides the looks ? ( serious question )
by: Musselsuh...good point...lol
lets just hope you dont have a need for any add in cards then.
by: ChaoticAtmosphere
uh...good point...lol
lol !! +1
by: Studabakeryup was on tghe fence too then settled for UD3 i really hope they release it soon! if there is an extreme i wanna see it first.
Now that I've decided to go back to AMD for my next build, I think I have also decided to get this mobo to build it :D
I had a bad past with Asus so I'm wary to even look at them. I have had good runs with MSI and DFI, now I'm gonna try EVGA.
by: Mussels
gah, run crossfire on that and say goodbye slots.
DFI
asus
gigabyte
in that order.
Gigabyte may perform like asus and OC like asus... but they nearly always have some kind of BIOS bugs/errata, or sudden failures. I know of 3 gigas personally that 'just died'
a lot of the people who swear by gigabyte had bad experiences with a few of asus failures, like the first striker extreme.
Wow, I never thought Asus will bring Crosshair III Formula with AMD chipset :rock:
it seems nforce 980a still unable to deliver ACC
it seems nforce 980a still unable to deliver ACC