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Extended ATX motherboard in black and red with copper heatpipe heatsink and water channel

ASUS

ASUS Maximus V FORMULA LGA 1155 Intel Z77 Motherboard

SKU CH-N1XB-EAFGQ

Extended ATX Z77 board with LGA 1155 socket, four DDR3 slots up to 32 GB, three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and six SATA 6Gb/s ports

  • ProcessorCore i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron (LGA1155)
  • ChipsetIntel Z77
  • Form factorExtended ATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1155
  • CPU technologiesTurbo Boost Technology 2.0
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Supports Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors on LGA 1155 socket
  • Z77 chipset enables DDR3 memory up to 2800 MHz overclocked across four slots
  • Three PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots allow multi-GPU configurations with flexible lane allocation
  • Six SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support for high-speed storage arrays
  • SupremeFX IV audio with 300 ohm headphone amplifier delivers eight-channel sound for gaming

Built for LGA 1155 CPUs

This motherboard accepts Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors on the LGA 1155 socket with Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support. It targets enthusiasts building a high-end platform on the Intel Z77 chipset. The extended ATX layout provides room for multi-GPU configurations and advanced cooling.

DDR3 up to 2800 MT/s overclocked

Four 240-pin slots support dual-channel DDR3 memory at speeds from 1066 through 1600 natively and up to 2800 when overclocked. Maximum capacity is 32 GB across the four slots. This memory specification is the single figure that determines whether your existing kits or planned upgrades are compatible.

Hybrid heatsink with water channel

The Fusion Thermo heatsink combines a copper heatpipe with an integrated water-cooling channel and electroplated barb fittings for air or liquid thermal management. Onboard audio uses the SupremeFX IV chipset with an 8-channel design and a 300 ohm headphone amplifier. Wired networking runs at 10/100/1000 Mbps via an Intel controller.

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Price $119.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameMaximus V FORMULA
Processor
ProcessorCore i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron (LGA1155)
CPU socketLGA 1155
ChipsetIntel Z77
CPU technologiesTurbo Boost Technology 2.0
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 240pin
Supported memoryDDR3 2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2600(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066
Max supported RAM32 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s
SATA and RAID support2 x SATA 6Gb/s (red) and 2 x SATA 3Gb/s (black) Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics
Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Audio & video
Audio chipSupremeFX IV
Sound channels8 Channels
Connectivity
Maximum network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWiFi IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n
Bluetooth supportV4.0 Bluetooth V3.0+HS
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots3 (x16 or dual x8 or x8/x4/x4)
PCIe x4 slots1 x PCI Express x4
PCIe x1 slots3 x PCI Express x1
Mini card slots1 x mini-PCIe 2.0 x1
Rear panel ports1 x DisplayPort / 1 x eSATA 3 GB/S / 1 x HDMI / 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 4 x USB 3.0
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
DisplayPort connectors1 x DisplayPort
USB 3.0 ports4 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0 ports4 x USB 2.0
S/PDIF output1 x Optical
Audio jacks5 Ports
Onboard USB headers2 x USB 3.0 + 4 x USB 2.0
Power
Power connectors24 Pin
Size & build
Form factorExtended ATX
Width and length12 in × 10.1 in
In the box
In the boxBulk Packaged Item, no accessories. No Backplate I/O Shield. Dealer warranty only.
More details
ESATA1 x eSATA 3Gb/s
S/PDIF in1 x Optical

Questions about this item

How does the 2800 MHz DDR3 rating translate to actual memory speed on this board?

The 2800 MHz figure is an overclocked profile; the board also supports 2666, 2600, 2400, 2200, 2133, 1866, 1600, 1333 and 1066 MHz DDR3 up to 32 GB in dual-channel mode.

What does the PCI Express 3.0 x16 layout cap for multi-GPU setups?

Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots run at x16, dual x8 or x8/x4/x4, plus one PCIe x4 and three PCIe x1 slots for additional cards.

What clearance does the Fusion Thermo heatsink need around the CPU socket?

The Fusion Thermo heatsink integrates a copper heatpipe and a water-cooling channel with electroplated barb fittings, adding height around the LGA 1155 socket area.

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