Overview and testing of the motherboard ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME. Review and testing of the motherboard ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME Configuration of the test system

The last platform of the Socket 1150 from Intel, the sale of which began in June, brought to the market not only the 4th generation processors, but also contributed to the emergence of new chipsets and motherboards on their basis. For its new platform, Intel prepared the sets of microcircuits Z87, H87 and H81, on the basis of which manufacturers of motherboards presented the wide range of their products to the market.

Company ASUS.Being one of the leading manufacturers in the production of motherboards, it kindly provided for an overview of the editorial board of our site three motherboards: ASUS Maximus VI Hero, Asus Sabertooth Z87 and ASUS Z87-PLUS. In this review we will tell you about the motherboard ASUS MAXIMUS VI HEROrelated to the "Republic Of Gamers" series.

Packaging and equipment

ASUS Maximus VI Hero comes in a large dark red cardboard box.

The box has a folding lid, opening which you can see through a transparent plastic blister my motherboard.

On the inner folding part of the box there are information on the ASUS SUPREMEFX and SONICRADAR and SonicRadar applied in this board. Sonic Radar - technology designed to enable visualization of all sound sources in computer games, and even those sounds that are outside the player's visibility. As you know, Asus has its own division, which is engaged in the development of sound devices, and it is the developments of this unit that have been used in the implementation of this technology. Sonic Radar can be used with sound cards ROG series (including Xonar PHOEBUS and Xonar Phoebus Solo) and MaXimus VI Majimus VI Motherboards with SUPREMEFX Audio Processor.

The back of the packaging also contains many useful information.

Among which the photo shows the main advantages, specifications and diagram of the rear panel connectors.

As for the configuration, it is kindly good. Together with motherboard Present:

• plug for the rear panel;
• user's manual;
• hanger on the door with a warning do not disturb;
• set of stickers for cables;
• Set of Q connectors;
• sLI bridge;
• drive with drivers and software;
• rOG sticker;
• six SATA 6 GBIT \\ C cables.

Appearance and technological features

The external design of Maximus VI Hero is performed in the already familiar style. The board itself is painted in black, some plastic elements on the board in red. This combination of colors ASUS has already taught users to immediately find out in the device belonging to the "Republic of Gamers" series. Power supply elements near the processor are equipped with massive radiators, which are fixed from the reverse side of the board with additional stiffese plates.

The motherboard supports all existing Socket 1150 processors, and is able to take on board up to 4-dimensional DDR3 memory at 8GB each.

The back panel contains eight uSB connectors, Half of which is USB 3.0 (marked in blue). There is a universal PS / 2 connector for the keyboard and mouse, next to which the reset button of the BIOS settings is present. From the video outputs there is an HDMI version 1.4 connector. Six sound connector 3.5 Jack are concentrated by a single block, there is also an optical audio output. To connect the network there are 1000Mbps / s Ethernet port.

As befits a real motherboard for overclocking, in Maximus VI Hero, the power is organized according to the 24 + 8pin scheme. Of course, when connected according to the 24 + 4Pin scheme, the motherboard will also work great, but in this case it is not necessary to count on the maximum results in the acceleration of the processor at two or three mounted video cards.

Near the 24pin connector there is a 19-pin port for connecting USB 3.0 connectors on the front of the hull front panel.

Power on the motherboard is made according to the 8 + 2 phase scheme. Of these, 8 phases for the processor and 2 phases for random access memory. In ASUS, Digi + VRM PWM controllers are used.

The cooling of the motherboard consists of two radiators, one on the chipset, the second on the power elements of the motherboard.

Near the memory modules there are two convenient Start and Reset buttons, as well as a two-character POST code indicator. All these opportunities are convenient to use if you have an outdoor test stand.

The expansion slots are present three PCIX1 slots1, and three PCIX16 slots. Slots highlighted in red are designed by default to install video cards. The first slot will work as PCIX16 when installing one video card. When installing two video cards, the first and second slots will work already as PCIX8. The third slot will always work as PCIX4. Slot work diagram can be easily determined by placing on the other side of the motherboard.

The audio tract of the motherboard is separated from the rest of the parts with a special tap, which not only serves to prevent interference, but also very effectively glows in red during operation.

The audio processor RealTek is closed on top of a plastic case with the inscription SUPREMEFX, which also shines while working in red.

According to condensers in the field of audio tract, it is seen that considerable funds are invested in the production of this motherboard - there are expensive and reliable capacitors from the famous Japanese manufacturer Elna.

Motherboard will allow you to connect to 8 hard disks or optical drives. All SATA ports have a speed of 6Gbit / c.

As you know, the Z87 chipset supports only 6 SATA-3 ports, so the additional pair of SATA-3 ports is implemented using the ASMEDIA ASM 1061 controller.

Motherboard Heart - Z87 chipset hidden under a massive aluminum radiator painted in the colors of the republic of Gamers series: black, with red inserts.

After removing the radiator, you can see that the chipset has no protective frame. Therefore, manipulation with the removal of the radiator should be done carefully.

The NuVoton NCT6791D chip, which is located near the Z87 chipset, is responsible for entering the output and system monitoring.

BIOS capabilities

In this part of the review we will try to show the basic settings of the BIOS motherboard.

Tab My Favorites.

Tab Extreme Tweaker.

Tab Main.

Tab Advanced.

Tab Monitor.

Tab Boot.

Tab Tool.

Also, in addition to settings, the BIOS motherboard has the capabilities to save the list of recent changes in the settings in the text document, as well as simply create and print the text, which can then be saved to USB media.

Specifications

CPU	Intel® Socket 1150 For 4 Th Generation Core ™ i7 / Core ™ i5 / Core ™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processories
RAM	4 x Dimm, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3000 (OC) / 2933 (OC) / 2800 (OC) / 2666 (OC) / 2600 (OC) / 2500 (OC) / 2400 (OC) / 2200 (OC) / 2133 (OC) / 2000 ( OC) / 1866 (OC) / 1800 (OC) / 1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-Buffered Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Multi-GPU technology support	Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI ™ TECHNOLOGY Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFirex ™ Technology
Expansion slots	2 x PCIe 3.0 / 2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8, (red)) 1 x PCIE 2.0 x16 ((Black)) 3 x PCIE 2.0 x1
Data store	Intel® Z87 Chipset: 6 x SATA 6GB / S Port (s), (Red) Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 SUPPORTS INTEL® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect TECHNOLOGY ASMEDIA® ASM1061 CONTROLLER: 2 x SATA 6GB / S Port (s), (Red)
The local network	Intel® i217V, 1 x Gigabit Lan Controller (S)
	Intel® Z87 Chipset: 6 x USB 3.0 Port (s) (4 at Back Panel, (Blue), 2 at Mid-Board) Intel® Z87 Chipset: 8 X USB 2.0 Port (4 AT Back Panel, (Black), 4 At Mid-Board)
Accepted functions	Extreme Engine Digi + III: - 8 + 2 Phase Power Design - NexFet ™ Power Block Mosfet - 60A BlackWing Chokes - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors UEFI BIOS Features: - Rog Bios Print - GPU.DIMM POST. - Tweakers "Paradise - Rog SSD Secure Erase ROG RAMDISK. Gamefirst II. Extreme Tweaker.
Connectors on the back panel	1 x PS / 2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo Port (s) 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port (s) 4 x USB 3.0 4 x USB 2.0 1 x Optical S / PDIF OUT 6 x Audio Jack (s) 1 x USB BIOS FlashBack Button (s)
Connectors on the board	1 x USB 3.0 Connector (s) Support (s) Additional 2 USB 3.0 Port (s) 2 x USB 2.0 Connector (s) Support (S) Additional 4 USB 2.0 Port () 1 x TPM Connector (s) 8 x SATA 6GB / S Connector (s) 1 x CPU Fan Connector (s) 1 x CPU OPT FAN Connector (s) 3 X Chassis Fan Connector (s) 1 x S / PDIF OUT HEADER (S) 1 x 8-Pin EATX 12 V Power Connector 1 x 24-Pin EATX POWER Connector (s) 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (S) (AAFP) 1 x System Panel (s) 1 x DirectKey Button (s) 1 x DRCT Header (s) 1 x Memok! Button (s) 1 x Power-on Button (s) 1 x Reset Button (s) 1 x Clear CMOS JUMPER (S) 1 x ROG EXTENSION (ROG_EXT) Header (s)
	64MB UEFI AMI BIOS, PNP, DMI2.7, WFM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI5.0A Multi-Language BIOS
Form factor	ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

Test Stand Configuration and Testing

CPU	Intel Core I7-4770K 3,5GHZ LGA1150 (Hyperthreading On, TurboBoost ON)
Motherboard	ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO LGA1150 (BIOS V.0711)
RAM	(4GB * 2 PC-17000 Cl 11-11-11-30 1.65V, XMP Profile)
Video card	Inno3d GeForce GTX 660 TI 2048MB
Power Supply	THERMALTAKE TOUGHPOWER XT 775W
HDD	SATA-3 1TB Seagate 7200 Barracuda (ST1000DM003)
	SAMSUNG BX2335 23 "(1920x1080)
Thermal interface	Gelid GC-Extreme
Operating system	Windows 7 x64 SP1
Other in

To test the motherboard, the fastest Intel Core i7-4770K 35GHz processor was taken. The processor worked in nominal mode, RAM with XMP 2133MHz profile. Full system data can be assessed about screenshots from the CPU-Z program.

ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO is the first board with which we begin testing the platform 1150, so the results are presented in absolute value, without any comparative data.

Aida64 Cache & Memory Benchmark.

This test shows the memory of the memory and the different levels of the processor kesh.

HEAVEN BENCHMARK 4.0.

This test package is although it is graphic, but even it is possible the influence of the motherboard for performance. That is why we include it in the list of tests for motherboards.

PCMark 7.

The test package from Futuremark is not suitable for estimating computer performance in everyday use.

Super PI 1.5.

Calculation of the number π. In this test package, we limited to the specified values \u200b\u200bof 1m and 8m.

Conclusion

Summing up Review of the motherboard ASUS MAXIMUS VI HEROFirst of all it is worth saying the technical equipment of the board. The release of the ROG series, ASUS tried not only to expand the functionality of the motherboard, but also to equip it with high-quality components and competent wiring. For advanced users, there are two PCIX16 slots for video cards, and eight SATA ports, and the abundance of USB 3.0 connectors. Plus the motherboard will be the presence of hot buttons for turning on and reset directly on the motherboard. And the presence of the POST code indicator will quickly determine the reason for the inoperability of the system to quickly determine the reason for the inoperability of the system.

In general, the motherboard ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO Practically does not have drawbacks. It has everything to use it in the configuration of the game computer with Multi-GPU systems. The presence of rich bios settings will allow not only flexible and effectively dispersed the system, but also to manage the smallest parameters. The only thing that can be accommodation is for the price, which in the Russian retail is an average of 7 thousand rubles, which in itself is quite a few for the motherboard. And so, in general ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO It is successfully suitable for both overclockers and lovers of computer games, who want to join the "Republic of Gamers".

Pros:

• bIOS rich capabilities;
• competent convenient wiring;
• high-quality sound;
• good equipping with high-quality components;
• cooling power elements by radiators;
• buttons START and RESET on the board, the POST code indicator;
• support Multi-GPU ligaments according to the PCIE formula (x8 + x8).

Minuses:

• price.

Weigh all for and against, the editorial is awarded the motherboard ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO Award i2hard. - gold.

All the "Maxims" of the sixth generation are equipped with a BIOS with similar functional. As always, the graphic shell UEFI has its own unique Rog'ovsky skin. When you try to go to the menu, we immediately get on the Extreme Tweaker tab. Here are all the necessary options for overclocking the processor, motherboard and RAM. However, we will still talk about this in more detail.

Note that any firmware function can be duplicated in the MY Favorites tab. It is convenient for those cases when during, for example, the Bench session has to change the same settings.

The MAIN tab demonstrates the user's basic information about the central processor, memory, as well as a specific date and time. They, by the way, can be changed here. Like the language of the interface.

In the Advanced menu, you can set the processor settings, chipset and controllers integrated into it.

The Monitor tab will be useful to those who like to follow the system status. Here you can set the speed of rotation for both processor fans and cabinets. Note that in the ASUS portfolio there is a set of all kinds useful utilities, Including on the diagnosis of system components.

The Boot menu sets up the order of loading the operating system from a particular drive. Also in this tab, you can speed up the BIOS and Windows boot process. Here you can turn off the Fast Boot and DirectKey features.

Finally, in the Tool menu, the user can update / restore the BIOS firmware, save / download overclocking profile, and configure OC Panel, which we talked just above.

The motherboards of the ASUS ROG rulers have always occupied a leading position among decisions for overclocking enthusiasts and computer games. But the progress of inexorable and the existing flagships are slowly moved to the background, freeing the place of new leaders. To keep the place on the top of the Olymp Peace of Motherboards, ASUS produces a new applicant for the title of the best overclocking solution. Following the given logic, this product should be not only perfect of the predecessor, but also to be ahead of its opportunities competing solutions from other manufacturers, as it often happened with overclocker products of the ASUS ROG series. Will it happen this time? Let's try to find the answer to this question.

Maternal specifications asus boards Maximus VI Extreme:

Manufacturer
	Maximus VI Extreme.
	Intel Z87 Express
Processor connector
Supported processors	Intel Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3 / Pentium / Celeron with Haswell microarchitecture for Socket LGA1150
Memory used	3000* / 2933* / 2800* / 2666* / 2600* / 2500* / 2400* / 2200* / 2133* / 2000* / 1866* / 1800* / 1600 / 1333 XMP support NON-ECC, UN-BUFFERED (* - in overclocking mode)
Memory support	4 x 240-pin DIMM connector of two-channel architecture with a total memory capacity up to 32 GB
Expansion slots	5 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 (x16 or x8 / x8, x8 / x16 / x8, x8 / x16 / x8 / x8) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x4 1 x Mini-PCI Express 2.0 X1 (MPCIE Combo II Adapter)
	NVIDIA 4-Way SLI
Disk subsystem	Intel Z87 Express: 6 x SATA 6 Gb / s 1 x M.2 (NGFF) Socket 2 (SATA 6 Gb / s Protocol) Support RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 ASMEDIA ASM1061 CONTROLLER: 4 x SATA 6 Gb / s
	Intel Gigabit Network Controller WGI217V
Wireless network interfaces	802.11 A / B / G / N / AC Wi-Fi (2.4 / 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0
Sound subsystem	8-channel HD audio codec Realtek ALC1150
	24-pin EATX 8-pin ATX12V 4-pin ATX12V 6-pin EZ_PLUG 4-pin EZ_PLUG
Cooling	Three radiator connected by heat pipe Radiator chipset
Connectors for fans	2 x 4-pin for CPU 6 x 4-pin for cabinet fans
External ports I / O	1 x PS / 2 (keyboard / mouse) 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 1 x CMOS Reset Button 1 x Rog Connect Button 1 x optical S / PDIF output 6 audio connections for connecting multichannel sound
Internal ports I / O	1 x USB 3.0 (connection of two additional USB 3.0 ports) 3 x USB 2.0 (connection of six additional USB 2.0 ports) 1 x S / PDIF output 10 x SATA 6.0 Gbit / s 1 x MPCIE COMBO II connector 3 x Connector for connecting thermocouple 10 x Points Probeit 4 x Switch Slots PCI Express X16 1 x Switch LN2 Mode 1 x SLOW MODE Switch 1 x DRCT switch 1 x FastBoot switch 1 x Switch ROG EXTENSION 1 x Button for switching BIOS chip 1 x POST code indicator panel 1 x DirectKey button 1 x Memok button! 1 x Start Button 1 x RESET button Front panel audio connections System panel connector
	64 MB UEFI AMI BIOS, PNP, DMI2.0, WFM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0A Multi-Language BIOS
Exclusive advantages	mPCIE COMBO II (MPCIE / M.2 Combo Card) EXTREME ENGINE DIGI + III ROG EXTREME OC KIT ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 WITH 4-WAY OPTIMIZATION USB BIOS FlashBack
Equipment	user's manual plug interface panel 10 x SATA cables 1 x Asus 2T2R dual-band movable antenna 1 x Bridge 3-Way SLI 1 x Bridge 4-Way SLI 1 x SLI Bridge 1 x Bridge Crossfire 1 x K-Connector set 1 x ROG cable 1 x set of labeling strapping 1 x MPCIE Combo II NGFF Expansion Card WiFi 802.11 A / B / G / N / AC and Bluetooth V4.0 / 3.0 + HS Module 1 x ROG Magnet External OC PANEL module: 1 x OC Panel 5.25-inch Metal Case 1 x Cable for connecting OC Panel
Form factor, dimensions, mm
Products webpage

All prices for ASUS + MAXIMUS + VI + EXTREME

Packaging and equipment

The Maximus VI Extreme Motherboard is supplied in a large cardboard box equipped with a handle for ease of carrying. The packaging design is designed in a strict style characteristic of the ROG-series. On the front side is only the name of the model, indicating that it is designed specifically for experiments with acceleration, and the external OC Panel module includes.

More information is present on the back of the packaging. In addition to the specifications and configurations of the interface panel, two options for using the OC Panel module are shown here, the presence of a digital power stabilizer EXTREME ENGINE DIGI + III is noted, and supported support nVIDIA technologies 4-way SLI and AMD Crossfirex.

The design of the box allows you to look at the system board itself, as well as on the OC Panel module without removing them from the package. On the back of the decorative lid, additional information is available, including: a detailed description of the OC Panel module, an Extreme Engine Digi + III system and a complete MPCIE Combo II extension card. At the bottom of the lid, you can notice the designation of some more important features of the motherboard:

• support for the RAMDISK software function, with which you can create a virtual disk with cache memory to speed up the system, using up to 80% of the installed RAM;
• the presence of high-quality components in the power system;
• presence of the OC Zone region to control acceleration;
• support for the USB BIOS Flashback function, which will update the UEFI BIOS even without the CPU or DRAM installed by connecting the flash drive with the BIOS firmware and the 3-second click on the corresponding button on the interface panel. At the same time, the motherboard should

Set supplies asus Maximus VI Extreme is very extensive. In addition to the user manual, DVD drives with drivers and utilities, interface panel plugs, ten SATA cables, four multiple bridges for combining AMD and NVIDIA video cards, a set of Q-Connector, cable screeds, as well as branded magnet, we found:

• mPCIE COMBO II NGFF Expansion Card with WiFi and Bluetooth Modules;

• movable WiFi ASUS 2T2 antenna;

• external OC Panel module;
• 5,25-inch metal case for installing the OC Panel module in the system unit;
• cable for connecting OC Panel;
• ROG cable.

A large number of SATA cables and bridges for video cards testifies in favor of what this model It is addressed not only to professional overclockers, but also gamers with high levels Outbreak, no wonder the whole series is called Republic of Gamers. Nevertheless, the most interesting element of the configuration is definitely the OC Panel module, whose capabilities we will look at a little later, and now - all attention to the motherboard ASUS Maximus VI Extreme.

Design and Features of the Board

Surprisingly, but the flagship model for overclocker-enthusiasts and "hardcore" gamers from ASUS was carried out within the framework of the standard ATX form factor, unlike the larger model of the previous generation, which is a considerable merit of the designers of this product. Probably reduction of dimensions managed to achieve due to the appearance of the OC Panel module, which was transferred by a number of functionality for overclocking.

The new flagship uses an element base, typed from premium-class components - solid-state Japanese Black Metallic capacitors, exclusive blackwing chokes and highly reliable NEXTFET transistors in the processor power system.

The layout of the elements on the system board also paid sufficiently attention: Slots under RAM are equipped with fixed locks on one side so that it is convenient to replace modules when the video card is installed, and the SATA ports are naturally placed in parallel with the printed circuit board. In addition, the novelty is characterized by a fairly dimensional assembly of radiators, which can somewhat limit the freedom in the selection of the processor cooling system, but it will be positively affected by the stability of the system in serious acceleration.

At the bottom of the motherboard, the following connectors and elements are located in order to be right:

• s / PDIF connector, under it - a block connection of the system panel audio connections;
• fastBoot switch accelerating system load by eliminating some steps;
• the DirectKey button, which allows you to be guaranteed to get into the UEFI BIOS shell when loading the system, bypassing the procedure for multiple Pressing the DEL key;
• 4-pin connector for connecting the enclosure fan, here closer to the edge of the board is another similar;
• tB HEADER connector that is required to connect optional external controller Thunderbolt from ASUS;
• a pair of ROG EXTENSION connectors, with which the OC PANEL external module is connected;

• two pads for connecting four USB 2.0 ports (two on the connector);
• one of the three connectors for connecting the thermocouple, with which you can produce accurate control of the temperature of the motherboard components without using a separate thermometer (the second connector is above the first PCI Express X16 slot, the third - in the OC Zone region);
• the DRCT connector that is designed to output the DirectKey button on the PC case, if the latter is supported by such an opportunity;
• system panel connector;
• the BIOS Switch button to switch between two BIOS chips, which are located between the bottom PCI Express X16 connectors.

To connect drives, 10 SATA ports 6 Gbps with support for SATA RAID arrays 0, 1, 5, 10. The functioning of such a number of these interfaces was made possible thanks to the pair of ASMEDIA ASM1061 controllers, which were added to six "chipset" four SATA ports 6 Gb / c. The sticker from above states that when using the MPCIE COMBO II slot, one of the SATA ports will be unavailable.

Nearby is painted in red 19-pin connector for connecting two USB 3.0 ports, which can be displayed on the front or back housing panel.

Before you the so-called OC Zone, where tools are concentrated for overclocking and monitoring. Here are:

• start and Reset buttons;
• four Switches PCIE X16 Lane Switch, which allow manual mode activate or deactivate PCIExpress 3.0 x16 slots;
• memok button! allows you to automatically pick up necessary parameters RAM operational memory for successful system start;
• probeit contact group, with which you can perform stress measurements on the main components of the system using a multimeter;
• switch SLOW MODE, lowering the processor frequency with sharp changes in the system temperature, for example, during experiments with liquid nitrogen;
• jumper LN2 MODE, the closure of which reduces the temperature of the so-called Coldbug and ColdBoot, otding the threshold of thermal protection to lower values \u200b\u200bwhen using liquid nitrogen in the cooling processor;
• pOST-CODE indicator panel;
• two additional enclosure fans.

You can set up to 32 GB of the DDR3 RAM 32 MAXIMUS VI E Extreme motherboard, for which four 240-pin DIMM connector are provided equipped with static locks on one side. According to the manufacturer, the distribution for the DIMM connectors is performed on the so-called T-topology of the 2nd generation, which allows you to achieve the operation of modules at higher clock frequencies. According to specifications, the decision officially supports the maximum frequency of 3000 MHz in overclocking mode. To activate a two-channel mode of operation, in the case of using only two memory modules, you must install them in the slots of the same color.

To stabilize the supply voltage on the processor and memory modules there is a fully digital EXTREME ENGINE DIGI + III converter, made according to the 8 + 2 phase scheme. Exceptionally highly reliable premium components are used: exclusive blackwing chokes, capable of working with currents up to 60 A and having a gold spray, resistant to elevated temperatures of solid-state Japanese BLACK METALLIC capacitors, as well as energy-efficient NEXTFET transistors. The digital architecture of the stabilizer is designed to provide maximum stability and pretentious control of voltages on the components, which is so necessary to overclockers professionals.

In addition, to ensure greater stability in the modes of maximum power consumption, in addition to the 8-pin power connector near the smoked 4-pin ATX12V connector.

The digital controller Digi + ASP1251, memory - Digi + ASP1103 corresponds to the processor power management.

The reverse side of the system board is equipped with MOSFET radiators for better heat dissipation, as well as an amplifying plate that gives additional rigidity to the processor connector.

Cooling the heating elements of the power supply chain processor and the PLC switch provides a bunch of three radiators and a thermal tube. In all cases, thermal staples are used as thermal conductors. Also mention the good screw mounting of the radiators to the printed circuit board.

The radiator of the system logic chip, which is also fixed on the screws, is applied to a pasty thermal interface.

The highest temperature during testing the motherboard was recorded on the chipset radiator and was only 35.9 ° C, which positively characterizes the capabilities of the passive cooling system.

As a high-class decision of the Republic of Gamers series, the Maximus VI Extreme motherboard is equipped with five PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots, among which one PCI Express 2.0 x4 was lost.

Due to the presence of a PLX PEX 8747 switch, which adds 16 PCI-E lines, supports configurations from several video cards in modes: x8 / x8, x8 / x16 / x8, x8 / x16 / x8 / x8 with support aMD technology Crossfirex or NVIDIA SLI. Note that the PCI Express X16 slot is used only in the case of the installation of two video cards, and when you install a larger number of video adapters, it remains unused. When creating a Multi-GPU configuration, a useful bonus will serve as a set of dialing of multi-format bridges for combining video cards.

In the case of using several graphic adapters, the manufacturer recommends connecting to a 6-pin additional power connector located above the top slot PCI Express X16. There is also a 4-pin EZ Plug connector, which is worth a meal for a more stable power supply of I / O ports on the interface panel.

In addition, the expansion of the motherboard functionality is possible at the expense of the MPCIE Combo II slot. It is used for a complete discrete module MPCIE Combo II NGFF, with a preset MPCIE extension card containing Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi modules 802.11a / B / G / N / AC (with support for two frequency ranges - 2.4 and 5 GHz) , as well as a M.2 Socket connector. The latter serves to connect small-sized solid-state drives New NGFF format, which in the near future promise to get widespread.

As you can see, the design of the MPCIE Combo II NGFF module itself involves liding the wires to the Wi-Fi antenna through the special holes in the interface panel plug.

The functioning of two additional USB ports 3.0 has become possible due to the Asmedia ASM 1074 chip.

A pair of ASMEDIA ASM 1061 chip provides support for four additional SATA ports 6 Gb / s.

Because on the motherboard ASUS Maximus VI Extreme is used enough a large number of Additional controllers, to increase the number of available PCI Express lines of the system logic set, the manufacturer applied the PLX PEX 8605 microcelter.

The OC PANEL external module management is assigned to the Republic Of Games chip with a 035-A2 1228GA marking.

Multi I / O capabilities are provided by the NuVoton NCT6791D microcircuit that manages the work. system Fans, PS / 2 port, and also provides monitoring.

If you suddenly decided to take advantage of the possibilities of the graphics core integrated into the central processor, then you have two video outputs: HDMI and DisplayPort, switching between which is carried out by the Parade PS8201A chip.

To support network connections, the Gigabit LAN controller Intel WGI217V is used.

The sound subsystem is based on the 8-channel HDA codec of the REALTEK ALC1150, which supports the audio systems of formats 2/4 / 5.1 / 7.1. It is capable of playing audio with a signal-to-noise-noise ratio at 112 dB and provides sound recording with a signal-to-noise ratio of 104 dB. Also, the realized audio subsystem can boast the possibility of playing lossless audio with a 192 kHz sampling frequency and a 24-bit resolution.

The following set of ports and connectors are present on the ASUS Maximus VI Extreme Interface Panel:

• 1 x PS / 2 (keyboard / mouse);
• 6 x USB 3.0;
• 2 x USB 2.0;
• 1 x DisplayPort;
• 1 x HDMI;
• 1 x LAN (RJ45) port;
• 1 x CMOS reset button;
• 1 x ROG CONNECT button;
• 1 x optical S / PDIF output;
• 6 audio connections for connecting multichannel sound.

Everything necessary for the operation of the modern system is present. Despite the fact that this model is intended for overclockers and gamers, the developers have placed two video outputs here to implement the capabilities of the graphics core built into the processor. Naturally, the interface panel plug is designed in such a way that it does not end on the ROG Connect buttons and the CMOS reset, and continues to the upper border of the motherboard, where it has holes for outputting wires on a Wi-Fi antenna, in case MPCIE COMBO II card is installed. NGFF.

Two 4-pin connectors are intended for connecting fans of the cooling system of the processor. And under the installation of system fans there is a six similar configuration, which will not be superfluous to cool the "top" system with several hot video adapters.

External OC Panel Module

The included OC Panel module is intended for more convenient access to optimization and monitoring settings, without the need to use BIOS or special utilities.

Using OC Panel provides two scenarios. The first is the installation in Normal mode, in which the control unit itself is inserted into the complete housing for installation in 5.25 "compartment system Block PC. In this embodiment, OC Panel performs the role of a monitoring system: shows the speed of rotation of the blades of the processor fan, its temperature, the multiplier and the frequency of the system tire. The button on the right with the image of the fan allows you to switch their work profiles ("Silent", "Standart" and "Turbo" modes). The "OC" button switches the processor acceleration profiles, and the above above it allows you to move between the "Normal" and "Extreme" operating modes.

In EXTREME mode, the OC Panel module is used as an external portable console. The ability to exercise manual overclocking: Changing voltages VCCIN, VCACHE, VCORE, DRAM VOLTAGE, System Tire Frequencies, Processor Multiplier, etc.

Removable part OC Panel opens access to additional overclocking tools.

There are four connections for connecting additional fans, Slow Mode and Pause switches, two VGA SMB connections and a VGA Hot Wire Connectors Group.

To connect OC Panel, you must use a complete cable, as well as connect the SATA power cable.

UEFI BIOS.

On the motherboard ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME uses very rich in functionality Preloader UEFI BIOS, which is not surprising for the product of this level. We will enjoy to delve into all sorts of system settings, separated by many tabs and screens, the happy owners of the motherboard, we note the main one.

On the main screen UEFI, you can see the version of the BIOS, model and frequency of the processor, as well as the amount of installed RAM. In addition, in the right part of any of bIOS screens You can create a quick note about any actions and view the list of recent changes made.

All configuration-related settings are in the "Extreme Tweaker" tab.

You can experiment with lifting the system tire clock frequency by selecting one of the profiles or stop at one of the options for automatic acceleration.

Memory frequency multiplier allows you to set the frequency from 800 to 3200 MHz.

Also, if necessary, you can access the memory delays adjustments.

To increase stability during acceleration, the Digi + digital power management system can be configured.

The basic settings required to optimize the system are reduced to the table:

Parameter	Menu name	Range
System Tire Frequency
		100, 125, 166, 250
RAM frequency	Memory Frequency	3200, 2400, 2133, 1866, 1600, 1333, 1066, 800
RAM timings		Cas Latency, Ras To Cas, Ras Pre Time, Ras Act Time, Dram Command Mode, Ras to Ras Delay, Ref Cycle Time, Write Recovery Time, Read to Pre Time, Four Act Win Time, Write to Read Delay, Write Laency
	CPU POWER THERMAL CONTROL
	Min. CPU Cache Ratio Limit
	Max CPU Cache Ratio Limit
Fixed processor frequency	CPU Fixed Frequency (KHZ)
	Long Duration Package Power Limit
	Package Power Time Window
	Short Duration Package Power Limit
	CPU Integrated VR Current Limit	0,125 - 1023,875
Fixed RAM frequency	DRAM FIXED FREQUENCY (KHZ)
	Power Current Slope.	AUTO, LEVEL -4 - LEVEL 4
	Power Current Offset.	AUTO, -100% - 100%
	POWER FAST RAMP RESPONSE
	POWER SAVING LEVEL 1 THRESHOLD
	POWER SAVING LEVEL 2 THRESHOLD
	Power Saving Level 3 Threshold
The amount of memory allocated for the needs of the graphics core of the processor		AUTO, 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 288, 320, 352, 384, 416, 448, 480, 512, 1024
Tension on the processor	CPU Core Voltage.	1,050000 - 2,200000
	CPU Cache Voltage.	1,050000 - 2,200000
Voltage on the graphical core of the processor	CPU Graphics Voltage.	0,800000 - 1,920000
System Agent Voltage	CPU System Agent Voltage	0,850000 - 2,200000
	CPU Analog I / O Voltage	1,000000 - 2,200000
	CPU Digital I / O Voltage	1,000000 - 2,200000
Input voltage on the processor	CPU Input Voltage.
Voltage on RAM modules		1,20000 - 1,92000
Voltage on chipseet	PCH Core Voltage.	0,70000 - 1,80000
		1,20000 - 2,00000
		0,60000 - 1,00000
	DRAM CTRL REF Voltage	0,39500 - 0,63000
	DRAM DATA REF Voltage On Cha	0.39500 - 0,63000
	DRAM DATA REF Voltage On CHB	0.39500 - 0,63000
	Clock Crossing VBoot	0,10000 - 1,90000
	Clock Crossing Reset Voltage	0,10000 - 1,90000
	Clock Crossing Voltage.	0,10000 - 1,90000
	Pll Termination Voltage.	1,00000 - 2,50000

The Monitor section opens access to voltages on all components of the system, processor temperature, chipset and switch PLX, as well as the speed of rotation of the processor and additional fans.

When you try to exit BIOS while saving settings, the window pops up with the display of changes made to the critical values.

Utilities

Completed with the motherboard comes the branded utility ASUS Ai-Suite III.

The AI-Suite III interface includes five major sections: 4-way optimization, TPU, EPU, DIGI + POWER CONTROL and FAN XPERT 2. In the first you receive general information about the current state of the system, data on the acceleration of CPU, energy saving, and also a brief Summary of the operation of installed fans.

The TPU section opens access to manual acceleration of the system without the need to go to the BIOS.

In the next EPU item, the parameters responsible for the power consumption of the system are configured. Here you can change the time through which the computer will go into sleep mode, as well as choose the mode of operation of the fans, the high speed of which can be excess at a simple system.

The Digi + Power Control section provides the ability to fine-set CPU power management and RAM, in which you can adjust the CPU Load-Line Calibration, the frequency of the converters for the processor and memory, as well as some other parameters.

In the last section you will get wide opportunities By setting up the cooling system. Thus, the most interesting feature is the automatic creation of a change in the speed of rotation of the fan blades, depending on the temperature of certain components. If you do not want to set all the parameters manually, you have a choice of four ready-made schemes.

Utility Mem Tweakit. Allows you to configure the RAM parameters directly in the OS environment.

Testing

The following equipment was used to test the motherboard:

CPU	Intel Core i7-4770K (LGA1150, 3.5 GHz, L3 8 MB) Turbo Boost: Enable
	Scythe Kama Angle Rev.B
RAM	4x 4GB DDR3-2400 Twinmos Twister 9DHCGN4B-HAWP
Video card	AMD Radeon HD 6970 2 GB GDDR5
HDD	Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS, 500 GB, SATA-300, NCQ
Optical drive	ASUS DRW-1814BLT SATA
Power Supply	SEASONIC X-560 GOLD (SS-560KM Active PFC)
	Codegen M603 Miditower (2 x 120 mm fan on blow / blowing)

The Asus Maximus VI Extreme Motherboard, working in standard mode without overclocking components, demonstrates performance approximately equal to other high-level solutions on this system logic set. Consequently, the quality of manufacturing this model and the level of optimization of the BIOS settings is very high, which is not surprising for the overwhelming majority of modern motherboards.

Opportunities

The inspection of overclocker features of the novelties we started with testing various automatic acceleration technologies. In particular, the choice of one of the Gamers Profile profiles in the motherboard BIOS increases only the frequency of the processor by simply increasing the multiplier.

We also tried to raise the frequency of the system tire through the profiles built into BIOS (190, 195 MHz), that the motherboard obediently performed.

The upper bound when overclocking the system tire, which we managed to achieve in manual mode, was 197 MHz, which is an excellent result for intel processors Haswell.

Manual acceleration to 4600 MHz by increasing the multiplier was successful. Note that your authentic capabilities of the Asus Maximus VI Extreme motherboard will be able to reveal with more advanced cooling systems and in-depth study of overclocking settings.

Testing the audio path based on the codec RealTek ALC1150

General results (RightMark Audio Analyzer)

Mode of operation 16-bit, 44,1 KHz

		Very good
Noise level, dB (a)		Very good
Dynamic range, dB (a)		Very good
Harmonic distortions,%		Very good
		Very good
Intermodulation by 10 kHz,%		Very good
Total assessment		Very good

Mode of operation 24-bit, 192 KHz

Non-uniformity frequency response (in the range of 40 Hz - 15 kHz), dB
Noise level, dB (a)
Dynamic range, dB (a)
Harmonic distortions,%		Very good
Harmonic distortion + noise, dB (a)
Intermodulation distortion + noise,%
Channel interpenetration, dB
Intermodulation by 10 kHz,%
Total assessment		Very good

The REALTEK ALC1150 codec demonstrates a very good sound quality, which will be more than enough in any of the options for operating the model in question.

conclusions

The motherboard considered today can be considered one of the most suitable products for extreme overclockers and "hardcore" gamers. For the first in its arsenal, a huge number of functions and technologies are seized, including a unique external OC Panel module that makes overclocking process more comfortable and allowing to achieve the highest results. The second will appreciate the possibility of forming a powerful video subsystem due to the presence of a PLC switch, which adds 16 lines of PCI Express 3.0 to obtain high performance from the tandem from four high-performance video adapters. Also, it is also impossible not to note the excellent functionality of the novelty, the main of which are: ten SATA ports 6 Gb / s, six USB ports 3.0 and, of course, supplied with the MPCIE Combo II Expansion Map with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi modules and installation connector Solid-state drives. And due to the presence of a digital power stabilizer, the use of premium components and a well-thought-out cooling system, you can be confident in the high reliability of this solution. In a word, as I did not try, we could not find weak places at the Asus Maximus VI Extreme motherboard - maybe you can?

Advantages:

• digital processor and memory stabilizer Extreme ENGINE DIGI + III;
• application of exceptionally high-quality premium components;
• specially selected area with overclocking tools;
• technologies facilitating work with the system during overclocking;
• external OC Panel module;
• support for eight USB 3.0 and ten ports - SATA 6 Gb / s;
• the presence of five PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots;
• aMD CrossFirex and NVIDIA 4-Way SLI technologies support
• using the PLX switch;
• mPCIE COMBO II Expansion Map with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and SSD connector;
• high quality cooling system;
• two BIOS chips;
• rich equipment;
• execution within the standard ATX form factor;
• high-quality execution and thoughtful ergonomics.

Express the Ukrainian representative office of the company ASUSfor the motherboard provided for testing.

Express the gratitude to the company AMD., Intel , SEASONIC. and Twinmos Technologies. per Equipment provided for test stand.

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With the release of a new desktop platform IntelManufacturers of motherboards have seriously updated their range of devices by offering a wide variety of processors with the 4th generation Intel Core architecture. Symbolically viewing models for Haswell chips We start with the flagship of the Republic Of Gamers series - ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME.

ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME Based on the Intel Z87 chipset and is the top model in the range of iconic products Republic of Gamers.. It is curious that the board is made in the classic ATX form factor, while the predecessor was offered in Extended ATX format. More compact dimensions expand the potential circle of housings in which you can collect the system with an extreme motherboard.

Becoming more compact, the fee did not lose its overclocking grip. Power subsystem EXTREME ENGINE DIGI + III Made from 10-phase diagram (8 + 2). At the same time, it includes energy-efficient NextFet assemblies, special blackwing chokes, capable of working with currents up to 60 A, as well as resistant Japanese Capacitors Black Metallic, having an increased lifetime.

The board is equipped with four slots for memory modules, allowing to increase the total RAM volume up to 32 GB. At the same time, the wiring for the DIMM connector was performed on the so-called T-topology of the 2nd generation, which, according to the manufacturer, allows you to achieve the operation of modules at higher clock frequencies.

From the nuances, we note that the connectors have one-sided fixation, which becomes an important trifle, given the large number of full-length expansion slots.

To connect additional power on the board there is a pair of EATX12V connectors. One eight-contact and one four-pin.

The cooling system of the elements of the power stabilizer is sufficiently dimensional. Large radiators cover the MOSFET assembly, as well as with a heat tube are associated with another cooler in the central part of the board. The PLX8747 microcircuit is located under it, also requires additional heat removal. Looking in advance, we note that large-scale chiller dimensions give their own result. After the maximum acceleration of the processor with an air cooler under the load, MOSFET radiators under an open bench was heated only to 43-45 degrees.

This design literally slides the processor connector, because when choosing a cooler, you need to consider the dimensions of the available platform for using mounting plates. Pressure plan for fixing the thermalright archon rev.a radiator unit In this case, it was installed literally to finish with the VRM coolers and the PLC chip.

Intel Z87 chipset is expected next to SATA connector and covered with an overall aluminum radiator, eliminating the overheating of the chip.

Some of the power elements placed on the reverse side of the PCB are covered with aluminum plates. At the same time, for fixing radiators, as in all other cases, the screw mount is used.

Configuration of expansion slots is expected to pay such a level. The PCB contains five full-length PCI Express X16 connectors, as well as one PCI Expess X4. Of course, the board allows you to create multidapper configurations, and at the same time you can use up to four video cards with chips from NVIDIA or AMD.

When installing multiple adapters, the manufacturer recommends connecting additional foodTo exclude tension drawdown on the bus. To do this, the EZ-PLUG six-contact connector is provided on the board.

During serious experiments with multiple video cards, a DIP switch can be useful, which allows you to disconnect full-format slots. In this case, you will not need to retrieve the adapters themselves.

Maximus VI Extreme is literally sleeping with various devices facilitating the life of enthusiastic enthusiasts. The on and reset buttons of the system are perceived already as proper. Memok button! To streamline the memory timings, also became a frequent satellite of ASUS boards. The Probeit contact group allows you to call the voltage you are called using a multimeter, while the user is available to a sufficiently wide selection of key nodes.

The board contains two BIOS chips. At the same time, a separate button placed in the PCB angle is used to switch between them. Despite duplication, the chips themselves are placed in removable panels. Given the likely scenarios of the use of the board, such a precaution does not seem too much.

The features of the model also carry out the presence of the TB-HEADER connector required to connect an external ThunderBolt controller from ASUS. The DirectKey button allows you to be guaranteed when loading to get into the UEFI shell, bypassing the hated procedure of repeatedly pressing the DEL key after POST pass. The FastBoot activating the FastBoot function will speed up the system loading, excluding some steps.

The Q-Code segment indicator will help navigate in a situation if any difficulties have arisen at the system loading stage.

For connecting fans, eight four-pin connectors are provided on the board. Couple for processor cooler, as well as six cabinets. At the same time, there are connectors for connecting thermal sensors, which can be taken into account when adjusting the revolutions of the connected fans. Unfortunately, the thermocouples themselves are not included.

One of the most interesting options for Maximus VI Extreme fee is an external module. Oc Panel.Equipped with a screen and set of control keys. With it, you can monitor various system indicators, including processor temperature, fan speed, system bus frequency, multiplier, supply voltage of various blocks, as well as manage many of these parameters. To connect the block, you will need to connect a special interface cable, as well as the SATA device power cable.

It is noteworthy that OC Panel can be used not only on an open bench, as often happens with various additional equipment for overclocking. In this case, the module can be placed in a 5.25-inch compartment of the housing, after installing in a complete bracket.

Having an obvious overclocking orientation, the fee did not at the disposal at the disposal of ASUS SUPREMEFX, but in this case the new REALTEK ALC1150 codec is applied, with improved technical characteristics, because the sound quality is at the proper level.

Network Ethernet interface is organized using an Intel gigabit controller. But for wireless networks uses a discrete module mPCIE COMBO II.having a two-band controller Wi-Fi with protocol support up to 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0. In addition, the board contains the Socket M2 connector designed to connect the miniature solid-state drives of the new NGFF format. Such devices have not yet been widespread, because it raised the future rather. Note that when installing a portable SSD, one of the SATA ports will be unavailable, although it is not necessary to complain about the total number of channels of this interface in this case.

The disk subsystem may include up to 10 drives. This number of serial ATA ports are placed at the edge of the printed circuit board. Six channels provide Intel Z87 chipset, four more are available thanks to the pair of controllers from Asmedia. Note that in this case we are talking About Links with 6 GB / C bandwidth, excluding speed loss when connecting the most speed drives. The activity of disks reports the LED located next to the connectors, which is convenient when working on an open bench.

The interface cardboard panel is well equipped. Here there is a CMOS-memory cleaning button, as well as the ROG CONNECT function activation key to control the platform from another PC. To connect the periphery, six USB 3.0 ports and USB 2.0 pair are provided. Also on the panel there is an Ethernet socket and two digital video outputs HDMI and DisplayPort. There was a place for the combined PS / 2 connector. For connecting acoustics, six audio connectors and digital Optical output S / PDIF are offered.

Contents of delivery

The fee is pleasantly surprised by an expanded set of accessories. The delivery includes a detailed guide and drivers with drivers, ten Serial ATA interface cables, a CONNECT cable, Q-Connector adapter, a plug on the housing wall, Crossfire and SLI bridges, and adapters for combining three and four video cards with NVIDIA chips.

The kit also includes MPCIE Combo II module, exterior antenna To enhance the wireless network signal, the OC Panel unit, as well as an interface cable for connecting it and a bracket for installation in the case compartment. From useful trifles, we note the set of stickers for interface connectors and a magnet with a logo of a series of gaming devices.

In work

ASUS motherboards based on the Intel 8 series chipsets received an updated graphic shell of the UEFI. Fortunately, conceptually it has not changed much, because the previous version was quite successful, and it is always easy to improve something good. However, the developers coped with the task.

Of the interesting options that appeared, we note a convenient way to install time and date. We also welcome the appearance of the MY FAVORITES partition, in which you can collect the most frequently used options. Moreover, the transfer of the desired parameters is carried out very easily. It is enough to select the desired item, click the right mouse button and confirm your choice. It is useful to make brief records for reminders, as well as access to the magazine made changes, which can be useful during the consistent system setting.

In general, the number of available settings will satisfy the requests of the most sophisticated enthusiasts and can even join the novice users, but the EZ MODE is provided for the latter with basic functionality.

It is thoroughly upgraded by the proprietary application AI Suite 3.allowing you to configure various parameters of the platform from the operating system. The new utility not only looks more holistic, but also allows you to adjust more parameters than before.

Acceleration

Exploring the potential of the Core i7-4770K test copy of the Core i7-4770K processor, after increasing the supply voltage to 1.23 V, clock frequency Chip managed to raise up to 4500 MHz, and, given the raising factors, which were acquired haswell processorsThis final digit can be obtained in several ways.

Of course, overclocking with an air cooler for this platform is only the beginning. Features of the fees are limited only by the efficiency of the cooling system.

With the proper level of preparation and good reserve of liquid nitrogen, this model allows you to close to 7 gigarents, witnessed what we have become during the official Computex 2013..

RESULTS

ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME Confirms the status of the maternal line flagship for the new Intel platform. The top model ASUS, in addition to good equipments, has a wonderful set of tools for overclocking. In this case, the OC Panel module supplied in the kit will facilitate the system setting both on an open stand and after assembling the PC in the case. The expected price of $ 440 automatically determines the device to the category "Not for All". This is a charged model for the installation of world overclocker records. Given the very recent announcement of the new platform and processors with the Haswell architecture, there is still something to strive for and where to turn around.

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As the ancient said everything is known in comparison. In the context of restrictions on the assortment of advertisments on Avito, Vernon with colleagues in order to emphasize the importance of the main line offers these fees.
In fact, reviewing their differences from the main model VI Extreme It is easy to appreciate the degree of losses from such conformism.
So, the main thing that does not allow to consider supposedly the foremost formula, even close to the flagship Extreme - the absence of the second slot of PCI Express full x16 width ..
Once again, we will not be lazy to explain why we pay such attention to this particular element of architecture.
Tire work itself PCI EXPRESS. The graphics resembles long-range transport.
If you have an old KAMAZ (type 2600), then the second passing strip (that is, the full X16 of the second PCI Express slot) is not necessary for it.
On this truck, it makes no sense to go along the paid track of two bands in each direction as done on Maximus VI Extreme. It will not work anyway to overtake anyway. So it will puff on the rises in the third gear.
Approximately will also be with Maximus VI Gene. With the only difference that it will mean the possibility of the same cargo to transport the Iveco Daily - which simply in the dimensions are smaller, which means maneuvera and faster, which is valuable in the city.
And now - the main thing. From the point of view of the Allegory proposed by us in this sense, Maximus VI Extreme acts as a magnificent Mercedes 1840, which with the same 20 tons of cargo in the state will go along the highway with a speed of more than 90 km / h.
Such a gain in cargo turnover unequivocally makes a profitable paid track. And at the expense better quality Its coverage and lack of delays in overtaking can be taken additional cargo.
At the same time, the second PCI Express X16 slot protrudes, roughly speaking, as another trailer with a cargo for another Kamaz, but transported in one flight, which is always noted when using two or more video cards.
That's what the sixth Extreme and its importance in the world ranking of motherboards.
We will not miss the opportunity to indicate the serious success of manufacturers of such monsters as 1080 Ti, so kindly and generously already paid in three-end fools and loafers of miners.
But even in these idiotic purposes, the EXTREME fee remains the fastest top solutions, for further, except for two or three models of clones with this architecture such maternal solutions For processors 6 and 7 Skylake and Kabilake series are almost absent.
This means that such a board with two 1070 will be faster than 1080 Ti. It is obvious.
Another question is that games with such a need is still a bit ...
But avalanche-like growing day from the day the stream of secondary sentences powerful cards From NVIDIA and AMD "merged" by the Maine Mainers, who requested the course of the course, will spur the developers of the games to new unprecedented quality and impressions.
And only the proposed Maximus VI Extreme can be regarded as a budget, but equivalent alternative ....