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Ultimate Gaming PC Hardware - Part 1 - Motherboard |
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Written by Brian Klenklen
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Tuesday, 01 July 2008 |
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This is the beginning of a series of blogs focused on building the ultimate gaming PC with the hardware that is available today. This motherboard has everything you will need for the basis of your gaming PC. It supports a total of 8GB of RAM and the latest Intel Quad Core CPU's as well as dual PCI Express x16. It also has 8 channel sound with digital out so you won't need a separate sound system unless you want to go with something really high-end. ASUS Striker II Extreme ATX Intel Motherboard  | Model | | Brand | ASUS | | Model | Striker II Extreme | | Supported CPU | | CPU Socket Type | LGA 775 | | CPU Type | Quad-core / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo / Pentium | | FSB | 1600/1333MHz | | Chipsets | | North Bridge | NVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra SLI | | Memory | | Number of Memory Slots | 4×240pin | | Memory Standard | DDR3 2000(O.C)/1800(O.C)/1600(O.C)/1333/1066 | | Maximum Memory Supported | 8GB | | Dual Channel Supported | Yes | | Expansion Slots | | PCI Express 2.0 x16 | 2 | | PCI Express x16 | 1 | | PCI Express x1 | 1 | | PCI Slots | 2 | | Storage Devices | | PATA | 1 x ATA100 2 Dev. Max | | SATA 3Gb/s | 6 | | Onboard Video | | Onboard Video Chipset | None | | Onboard Audio | | Audio Channels | 8 Channels | | Onboard LAN | | Max LAN Speed | Dual 10/100/1000Mbps | | Rear Panel Ports | | PS/2 | 1 | | USB | 6 x USB 2.0 | | IEEE 1394 | 1 x IEEE 1394a | | eSATA | 2 x eSATA 3Gb/s | | S/PDIF Out | 1x Optical, 1x Coaxial | | Onboard USB | | Onboard USB | 4 x USB 2.0 | | Onboard 1394 | | Onboard 1394 | 1x 1394a | | Physical Spec | | Form Factor | ATX | | Windows Vista | Certified for Windows Vista | | Power Pin | 24 Pin | | Features | | Features | Fusion Block System: *H2O ready - The next step in thermal solution
CPU Level Up: A simple click for instant upgrade
Memory Level Up: Next Step for instant upgrade
Fusion Block System
Loadline Calibration
CPU Level Up
Memory Level Up
Pin-Fin Thermal Module Design
COP EX (Component Overheat Protection Extension)
Voltiminder LED
Frequescy LED | | Packaging | | Package Contents | Striker II Extreme
SupremeFX II
Game Disk
Driver Disk
User Manual
Rear I/O Panel Shield
IDE/PATA Cable
FDD Cable
SATA Cable
4-pin to SATA Power Cable
USB & IEEE 1394 Bracket
LCD Poster
SLI & 3-way SLI Bridge
ASUS Q-Connector Kit
Optional Fan
Thermal Probe
Accessories | | Manufacturer Warranty | | Parts | 3 years limited | | Labor | 3 years limited |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 01 July 2008 )
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