ASUS Maximus V Formula ThunderFX Review

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Published: 8th August 2012 | Source: ASUS | Price: £268 | Author: Bryan Waters

ASUS Maximus V Formula Review

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Besides the regular ROG design the two big changes with the Formula variant are the inclusion of the ThunderFX module and the inclusion of a Diablo III mousemat. This is the only Diablo III element to the package, not even a trial code or anything in the box, so it's an odd choice but every little extra is a bonus.

Similar to the Extreme there are a lot of accessories within the Formula package. A reduction in the amount of multi-GPU bridges is balanced by the inclusion of the ThunderFX module and the necessary cables. Besides that the regular WiFi antennas and ROG connect cables sit alongside the mPCIe/WiFi combination addon.

The ThunderFX itself is a headphone amplifier that allows you to plug almost anything in to the module and use your PC headphones. Whether it's the PS3, XBOX 360, or even any iDevices, the ThunderFX has you covered. How useful this actually will be in practise is up to debate, but if you have a particular headset you love and a lot of consoles then it might be just want you need.

And here is the Formula itself. Besides only having three fullsize PCI Express slots it's nearly indistinguishable from its Extreme counterpart.

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08-08-2012, 03:50:54

tinytomlogan

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The second in our look at the Maximus V motherboards comes in the form of the Formula ThunderFX.

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08-08-2012, 05:28:48

Lollipop

I don't really like the barbs and the heatsink design in general.

08-08-2012, 06:54:52

dipzy

same here, the heatsinks have that rubbery look/texture but other than that great board

08-08-2012, 07:10:56

Ciric

Yea, why can't they just make some 1/4 threads, and close it with some plugs with the top in the same material as the heatsinks :/

08-08-2012, 07:12:52

tinytomlogan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ciric

Yea, why can't they just make some 1/4 threads, and close it with some plugs with the top in the same material as the heatsinks :/

Pretty much what I thought too.

08-08-2012, 09:21:03

AverageNinja

I don't think it looks that bad at all. And maybe you could just get the dremel out and cut it off? That would ruin the watercooling possibilities on that heatsink though.

08-08-2012, 11:11:08

spidey81

I've been considering this board for a future IB build. However, of all the reviews I've seen there's been no mention of the barb size on the built in water blocks. I agree that it would have been heaps easier to just have put 1/4" threads in instead of permanent barbs. However, my entire system uses 1/2" barbs with 7/16" tubing. It may technically work if I got a couple of 3/8" barbs/adapters, but it just wouldn't be right. If you get what I mean. I'm assuming since there's been no mention, and from the looks of it, that they are 3/8" barbs. So that will probably be a deal killer.

10-08-2012, 12:03:48

me29011993

I have the same board, but on top of the board against the cooling block and a little bit right of the 2 fan connectors, are 3 pins, do you know what they are for, cause I can't find them in the user guide.

Thx

19-08-2012, 14:54:15

Munio

A very good review with an honest conclusion. Well done Mr Waters.
Judging on last few reviews of Z77 I think MSI G65 is the best deal and hopefully it will end up in my new build.

Kind regards to everyone btw from a new member

19-09-2012, 08:21:41

XtremePhysX

I'm most likely buying this motherboard but with out the thunderbolt thing.
The only reason I'm getting it is to use more tubing XD

16-11-2012, 03:52:28

Stalker_26

Hi All,

I have this board and the barb size is 3/8, which can also be found in the PDF version on the motherboards manual

Cracking board btw

ASUS Maximus V Formula ThunderFX Review

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Published: 8th August 2012 | Source: ASUS | Price: £268 | Author: Bryan Waters

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