Improved extra GHz on demand

Get an even greater burst of speed when you need it most. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 automatically speeds up your processor for extra performance, keeping even your most demanding games and applications quick and responsive.

 

 

Smart multitasking

Run heavy applications, download HD videos and play the most demanding games all at the same time. Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology lets each core of your processor work on two tasks simultaneously, letting you spend more time doing and less time waiting.

 

 

 

Overclocking enabled

Go beyond the limits of cutting-edge gaming and multimedia performance. Overclocking unlocks the processor’s full potential so it runs faster than its specifications. Whether you’re playing the latest 3D games or creating your own HD video, you have the speed and performance to put on your best show.

Intel® X79 Express Chipset

The Intel® X79 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design that supports the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket. It improves performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing for increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the X79 comes with 2 SATA 6Gb/s and 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval, doubling the bandwidth of current bus systems.

USB 3.0 support

Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 5 Gb/s with USB 3.0–the latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.

Power eSATA 6Gb/s Ready

 

2X faster with fully charged power
Powered eSATA 6Gb/s combines data and power connectivity. Users enjoy 2X faster transfer rates, and can use external SATA 6Gb/s devices with no additional power adapters. ASUS provides extra ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems for extra speed and accessibility.

 

Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control
The world’s first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). Third generation Dual Intelligent Processors with New DIGI+ Power Control include three digital voltage controllers, allowing ultra-precise DRAM tuning in addition to ultra-precise CPU voltage control. This evolution of innovative and industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltage tuning for better efficiency, stability and performance.

 

Back I/O Ports

• 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
• 1 x eSATA 6Gb/s
• 1 x Power eSATA 6Gb/s
• 1 x IEEE 1394a
• 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
• 4 x USB 3.0
• 6 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback)
• 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 6 x Audio jack(s)
• 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)

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