Friday, April 4th 2008
ASUS Crosshair II Formula Hits Retail
For users who require extreme graphical support and robust performance, ASUS is launching the new ASUS Crosshair II Formula Motherboard. This powerful motherboard includes innovative technologies like CPU Level Up, Hybrid SLI and 3-Way SLI for the best performance and graphical support. It is also ready for AMD Socket AM2+ Phenom FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom X2 / Athlon X2 / Sempron and legacy AM2 processors; and features up to 5200 MT/s via HyperTransport 3.0-based system bus speeds for AM2+ CPUs.A Simple Click for Instant Upgrades
ASUS' exclusive CPU Level Up technology makes it easy to upgrade the CPU performance without additional costs. This innovation allows users to easily obtain enhanced performances in just three easy steps. Firstly, users need to enter the BIOS. Next, they simply need to choose the processor they wish to overclock to. Finally, all they need to do is reboot. With ASUS' innovative technology, the motherboard will now do the rest, and users can instantly start enjoying higher performances and better frame rates. Overclocking has never been this easy! This innovative technology has also been listed on the Ten Best Technologies and Trends of 2007 at the reviewing site Extremetech.
Innovative Graphics Technology with Hybrid SLI-HybridPower and GeForce Boost
Users who feel that their discrete graphics cards are not up to par can now make use of the Crosshair II Formula's support for Hybrid SLI with HybridPower and GeForce Boost features. The Hybrid SLI is a dual-graphic solution that utilizes the integrated graphics processor to assist discrete graphics cards for boosted performances. It can even save power by switching off discrete graphics while running lower requirement games.
Another graphical advantage of the Crosshair II Formula is its support for NVIDIA's 3-way SLI in PCI-E 2.0 mode. With a triple SLI setup, three high-end video cards will work efficiently together to deliver smoother, scalable 3D performances - providing high-end gamers higher frame rates per second and better antialiasing.
Listen with Absolute HD
SupremeFX II delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to the gamers of ROG. The SupremeFX II features unique virtual surround audio innovations for gamers' headphones - allowing them to easily to spot enemies in 3D environments during game play.
Pin-Fin Thermal Module for Efficient, Quieter Cooling
The exclusive Pin-Fin design helps lower system temperatures; and reduces noises arising from the fan during game play - providing the most efficient thermal system found on motherboards today.
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ASUS' exclusive CPU Level Up technology makes it easy to upgrade the CPU performance without additional costs. This innovation allows users to easily obtain enhanced performances in just three easy steps. Firstly, users need to enter the BIOS. Next, they simply need to choose the processor they wish to overclock to. Finally, all they need to do is reboot. With ASUS' innovative technology, the motherboard will now do the rest, and users can instantly start enjoying higher performances and better frame rates. Overclocking has never been this easy! This innovative technology has also been listed on the Ten Best Technologies and Trends of 2007 at the reviewing site Extremetech.
Innovative Graphics Technology with Hybrid SLI-HybridPower and GeForce Boost
Users who feel that their discrete graphics cards are not up to par can now make use of the Crosshair II Formula's support for Hybrid SLI with HybridPower and GeForce Boost features. The Hybrid SLI is a dual-graphic solution that utilizes the integrated graphics processor to assist discrete graphics cards for boosted performances. It can even save power by switching off discrete graphics while running lower requirement games.
Another graphical advantage of the Crosshair II Formula is its support for NVIDIA's 3-way SLI in PCI-E 2.0 mode. With a triple SLI setup, three high-end video cards will work efficiently together to deliver smoother, scalable 3D performances - providing high-end gamers higher frame rates per second and better antialiasing.
Listen with Absolute HD
SupremeFX II delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to the gamers of ROG. The SupremeFX II features unique virtual surround audio innovations for gamers' headphones - allowing them to easily to spot enemies in 3D environments during game play.
Pin-Fin Thermal Module for Efficient, Quieter Cooling
The exclusive Pin-Fin design helps lower system temperatures; and reduces noises arising from the fan during game play - providing the most efficient thermal system found on motherboards today.
21 Comments on ASUS Crosshair II Formula Hits Retail
Does Hybrid SLI work with only 1 discrete graphic card or will it work with 2 or even 3 cards in either a SLI or Tri-SLI set up? I also noticed that AMD-ATI hybrid solutions is limited to the 3450 card (if I'm not mistaken). Will this Hybrid-SLI work with any beast of a card (ie 9800X2)?
I can really see the use of turning off a 9800X2 when typing messages on TPU, don't you?
Hopefully we'll see nVidia's 780a SLI going against AMD's 790FX in a review soon!
A comparison between Hybrid-SLI and HybridCrossfire would also be quite cool!
I was waiting for this to roll out. NForce 780a.
I have read that this new board from ASUS has been released as of April 4th. But none of the vendors that I checked with has the board yet. Has there been a delay in the release or is ASUS just slow in getting the product to the vendors?
I expect Availability to be May 1st 2008 :nutkick: The Green Smiley is NVIDIA's Delay ~ The Yellow Smiley is US.
If nvidia intends to delay any longer than that we all might as well go with an intel chipset with an intel chip. :laugh:
found 2 sites, 1 was out of stock, other had one!
i just ordered it!!!!
Asus M3N-HT Deluxe/Mempipe Socket AM2+/ nForce 780a SLI/ DDR2-1066/ 3-Way SLI/ HDMI/ ATX Motherboard MB-M3NHTDX $242.75 $242.75
Sub Total $242.75
Tax $0.00
Shipment method: UPS 2nd Day Air Shipping & Handling $37.12
Rush Fee $5.99
Total $285.86
www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10008344&prodlist=celebros
Bought it Yesterday.
10008344 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe/Mempipe nVidia nForce 780a SLI AM2+ Phenom FX /
Phenom X4 / Phenom X2 / Athlon X2 /AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron Socket AM2+ 5200 MHz PC2-8500 (DDR2-1066) ATX Motherboard Retail $249.99 1 $249.99
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Sub Total: $249.99
Discount: $0.00
Sales Tax: $0.00
Shipping: $9.93 Fed Ex 2 Day
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ORDER TOTAL: $259.92
www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10008344&prodlist=celebros
When the hell it's gonna hit retail?
www.lambda-tek.com/componentshop/index.pl?origin=gbase3.2&prodID=B99904
www.tekheads.co.uk/s/product?product=608992
It is out there.:toast: The M3N-HT deluxe is a close second, almost the same board a few less features and 30 bucks cheaper.