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RC Bluetooth
It would be remiss of me not to mention the new ROG connect feature which is basically a very impressive Bluetooth mode for smartphones. Android 2.0 and 2.1 models are support as well as Windows Mobile 6.1 and 6.5 units. Apple are not supported however we had luck with a few Nokia Symbian handsets in our offices – so support is already very strong indeed. Before you Apple lovers start emailing Asus to bitch – when we asked said they are creating an iPhone application but there is no ETA yet for it hitting the iTunes store – nice to know they aren't ignoring the Apple userbase however.
Despite the fact that the software was designed by a colour-blind engineer, it is stable and does the job. Interestingly, Asus has included the ability to overclock the Rampage III remotely. KitGuru is unsure how practical this is, but someone is bound to find it useful (App store anyone?).
ROG Connect
Asus has also included software called ROG Connect which allows you to overclock from a different PC or from your laptop. The benefits are that if the overclocked PC crashes then you have the settings still stored in another PC for rapid adjustment. This mode is configured by a special bi-male USB connector cable (which is included and is a 5v power line cut config). Asus say that in the future it will be possible to use this connection to flash the motherboard BIOS, which might be handy indeed if it failed completely.
To use this software you simply install onto a laptop or another desktop PC and plug it into the Rampage via the included USB-USB connector. Press the ROG connect button on the back of the board and you are ready to rock. ROG Connect also offers overclocking options, not quite as indepth as the BIOS mind you but more than adequate for testing adjustments. PCIe frequency, Base Clock, IMC Voltage, CPU Voltage, DRAM Voltage and CPU PLL are all covered.
RC Diagram is a useful mode which allows the end user to monitor temperatures, fan speeds and voltages in real time. You can switch BIOSES with this software, power the system on, and even reset or clear the CMOS – when we pushed the board too hard during testing we were also able to monitor the POST routine which is genuinely a useful feature. They even offer a code or ‘string' mode which breaks it down in easier to understand terminology.
As U2 once said… de-si-i-i-i-i-i-rre !
DEAR GOD, is that for real? look at the price, but I still WANT ONE !
DEAR god is that for real? the price is insane but I STILL WANT ONE!
actually, I think id need a new case as it wouldnt take it
Nah it would fit ok, its just a bit bigger than ATX, like 2cm max, should fit ok, just might be tight on the hard drives
ASUS sure as shit know how to make motherboards, no argument there
The price puts me off, but im sick getting crap motherboards and them failing in a few months, maybe if you buy this it would last forever.
The reviews on this site KICK ASS, cant believe this is just up!
Wicked review guys, love the product, been saving up for it for months now, almost there !
I want one, too much money asus !
on Ln2 our team got a 980X to 6.2ghz ! with this very board, love it ±
6.2ghz you are kidding me, any links?
No links but we are talking about it over on xtremesystems. The CPU might be dead though but it was worth it.
love the review, its on my to buy list, didnt know this was out yet. thanks.
Yeah its been out a while but this has made me want to buy it now, I just will get killed by my wife if I fork out the money. maybe I can hide it on the credit card?
Hey Zardon if you are bored with the mobo, fire it over, ill give you £200 for it !
Wow, very pretty board, thanks for the review, really good read, out of stock here. so people are buying them (unless they only made 5)
Yeah its dead for sure. 6.2ghz on the CPU though and the motherboard is still going. time to get another one !
Hey Darth what voltage did you use on the CPU before it popped?
was actually nearer 1.9, we just confirmed. it held up well, and give us insane bench results in superpi, a few seconds.
1.9 volts, fuck me ! im not letting you near my hardware :p
Asus Rampage III Extreme!!!
I like it, I love it, I order it.
up to 24 gb of ram at 1333mhz !
and it takes i7 extreme
just if i had the money