ASRock X79 Extreme11 Motherboard Review

1. Introduction2. ASRock X79 Extreme11: Packaging and Bundle3. ASRock X79 Extreme11: Layout and Features4. ASRock X79 Extreme11: BIOS and Overclocking5. Testing Methodology6. Synthetic: 3DMark 117. Synthetic: 3DMark Vantage8. Synthetic: PCMark 79. Synthetic: Unigine Heaven10. Synthetic: SiSoft Sandra 201211. Synthetic: Cinebench R11.512. Synthetic: Super Pi13. Synthetic: CrystalDiskMark14. Real World: Media Encoding15. Synthetic: MKV Playback16. Synthetic: Blu-Ray Playback17. Gaming: Battlefield 318. Gaming: DiRT 319. Technical: Power Consumption20. Closing Thoughts21. View All Pages

ASRock supply the X79 Extreme11 in a large box which reflects the size of the unit within and the plentiful bundle.  It is decorated in a black livery and the front of the box features a series of logos which indicate some of the key features of the motherboard.

This is a gatefold design which opens up to reveal the motherboard within behind a large plastic window. Perfect for a retail store environment.

Turning the box over reveals a detailed breakdown of the features and specification of the motherboard.  While the outer box is quite flimsy, the bundle and motherboard are contained within separate boxes inside this which provide them with a good level of protection in transit.

The included bundle contains everything we could reasonably ask for from a top-end motherboard.  This includes an array of SLI connectors, an installation guide, support CD and I/O shield, six SATA cables, two SATA power cables, a USB3.0 front panel box, four HDD screws, six chassis screws and a rear USB3.0 bracket.

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