For enthusiasts perusing the ultimate Intel-based platform for custom desktop systems, ASUS, the Industry-leading component and notebook manufacturer, today unveiled two high-end motherboard series based on the new Intel X38 chipset. The P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP debuts with the world's first energy-saving design, featuring embedded Energy Processing Unit (EPU), high-efficiency power management, and Internet-ready applications on the BIOS. Its sibling and the new addition to the Republic of Gamers (ROG) series, the Maximus Extreme, entices Do-It-Yourself (DIY) gamers with an advanced thermal design, versatile tweaking options, and intuitive threshold indicators for safer overclocking. Both series are optimized for the upcoming Intel 45nm multi-core processors, and are currently available through ASUS North American authorized dealers.

Catering to users who need high performance and extreme overclocking features, ASUS has announced the release of the ASUS P5E3 DELUXE/WiFi-AP motherboard. The P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP is an Intel X38 chipset-based motherboard that combines powerful performance with great energy efficiency; and supports DDR3 1800MHz dual-channel memory architecture and Dual PCI Express 2.0 x16 lanes for extreme performance. It also comes with the world's first ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), allowing the CPU power supply to be digitally monitored and fine-tuned with improved VRM efficiency in heavy or light loadings - attaining the best possible power efficiency and energy savings to help save the environment.