ASUS P9X79 Pro Preview
Intro and First Look
Published: 1st November 2011 | Source: ASUS | Price: TBA |
Introduction
The second part of our X79 preview focuses on the P9X79 Pro. Considering that the vast majority of us haven't got the finances for something like the Rampage IV Extreme, nor the need for minute adjustments under sub-zero conditions. So the P9X79 Pro is likely to be the more popular choice.
The box is nothing if not bold, but it's the contents we're interested in. Luckily for you we're going to open the box so you aren't limited to peering through the plastic.
Rather than the black and red we're used to seeing from the Republic of Gamers branded items, this harks back to the standard ASUS colouring of blue and white. One thing that does surprise us is that there isn't a fan on this model which there was on the Rampage IV Extreme. This is probably due to the potential increased load from the higher overclocks of the Extreme when compared to the P9X79 Pro. Of course this is all supposition at the moment.
The PCI slot arrangement is slightly different to the Rampage. Flexibility is the key as one would expect on a board that will find its way into many varied systems.
Despite this being a more mainstream board the heat-sinks have still had the design treatment and look gorgeous. It's nice to see those little touches like the matching powder-blue EPS12V connector.
Most Recent Comments
It's nice to see a X79 board with passive cooling on the southbridge as well, all the rest, the ones I have seen anyway, seem to have active cooling which is going create a bit of noise.Quote
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Originally Posted by Nathlm
I hate the new Asus colour scheme (much prefer the older black/blue and the ROG red/black) |
It looks like the Z68 Intel Rapid Storage Technology has made the leap to the X79.
I believe Asus cooked up its own caching scheme; they're calling it ASUS SSD Caching (shocking). So it's not Intel's RST stuff. At least, that's what tweaktown, legitreviews, pcper et al. are reporting.Quote
I'm hoping very much that I get proved otherwise in the months to come, cos right now I'm yoyoing over the purchase of these things (not ASUS from previous experience) - results for me don't have the gamers in mind. New gfxcards may change that opinion. And of course there are some gaming boards in the ranges that come with shiny stuff.
On a professional and benching-enthusiast basis, you gotta get onboard. I'd not argue with that. Any meger %age gain is a bonus. If you pay for it yourself - ouch.
Love to see the P9X79 versus the 58/68 in the gaming stakes. Doesn't do anything for me. (right now)Quote
Personally I'd have thought they'd be aimed towards people who utilize lots of ram?Quote
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Originally Posted by badtaylorx
i saw whats under that tape elsewhere.......what a letdown!!!! |
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