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Micro ATX motherboard black PCB silver heatsinks LGA 1366 socket DDR3 slots

ASUS

ASUS Rampage II Gene Intel motherboard

SKU CH-PSMD-XCPE5

Supports Intel Core i7 processors on LGA 1366 with Intel X58 chipset, 24 GB DDR3 memory across three channels, dual PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots.

  • ProcessorSupports Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition/Core i7 processors wi
  • ChipsetIntel X58
  • CPU socketLGA 1366
  • Supported memorySupports three-channel DDR3 2000 (overclocking)/1800 (overcl
  • Max supported RAM24 GB
  • PCI slots2 xPCI Express 2.0 x16 slots with dual x16 speeds 1 xPCI Exp
  • Supports Intel Core i7 Extreme and standard Core i7 processors via LGA 1366 socket
  • Three-channel DDR3 memory up to 24GB maximum capacity for high-performance workloads
  • Intel X58 chipset provides dual PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots running at full x16 speeds
  • SupremeFX X-Fi audio with EAX Advanced HD 4.0 and Crystalizer for immersive sound quality
  • Realtek 8111C Gigabit LAN with AI NET2 plus 12 USB 2.0 ports for extensive connectivity

Socket and form factor

The ASUS Rampage II Gene is a micro ATX board built for the LGA 1366 platform and the Intel X58 chipset. It targets enthusiasts who need a compact foundation for Core i7 Extreme Edition or standard Core i7 processors while keeping three-channel DDR3 memory support.

Thermals and power

The board runs within typical X58 thermal limits and draws power through standard ATX and CPU connectors for the supported processor range. The Realtek 8111C Gigabit controller with AI NET2 adds negligible load and the SupremeFX X-Fi audio block operates without extra cooling in normal use.

Bundled items and effect

The package includes the motherboard, a single SATA cable and the chassis I/O back panel plus the onboard metal battery. No additional accessories or software discs are supplied so the builder must source drivers and any extra cables separately.

How it compares

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Price $80.99
Cheaper than about 61% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineASUS Rampage II Gene
Model nameASUS Rampage II Gene
Processor
ProcessorSupports Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition/Core i7 processors with LGA1366 specification slot Supports Intel Dynamic Speed technology Compatible with Intel Smart Cache
CPU socketLGA 1366
ChipsetIntel X58
Memory
Supported memorySupports three-channel DDR3 2000 (overclocking)/1800 (overclocking)/1600 (overclocking)/1333/1066 MHz memory
Max supported RAM24 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support7XSATA II interface
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek 8111C Gigabit network controller with AI NET2 support
Ports & slots
PCI slots2 xPCI Express 2.0 x16 slots with dual x16 speeds
1 xPCI Express 2.0 x4 slot
1 xPCI 2.2 slot
Onboard USB headers12 xUSB 2.0 connection ports (six on the main board, six on the rear panel)

Questions about this item

How is the LGA 1366 socket installed and what step is often missed?

Align the processor triangle with the socket marker, lower the load plate, then engage the lever; the step often missed is seating the retention bracket fully before locking the lever.

What maintenance will the 24 GB DDR3 memory limit require later?

The board caps at 24 GB across six DDR3 slots, so any future capacity increase means replacing all modules with higher-density sticks rather than adding more.

Which limit appears first under sustained load with the X58 chipset?

The X58 chipset and voltage-regulator area reach thermal limits before the PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots saturate, so sustained heavy workloads are constrained by motherboard cooling capacity.

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