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Got Game? Then the ASUS Crosshair is the system board for you. Sporting an AM2 socket that supports the AMD Athlon 64 X2, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64, and Sempron processors and 4 DIMM slots that will take up to 8GB of DDR2 800 memory this board will handle whatever you throw at it. The 2 PCI-E x16 slots will handle 2 identical NVIDIA SLI capable video cards at full x16 speed. Dual Gigabit LAN controllers support NVIDIA DualNet technology.
The SupremeFX and Array Microphone are designed to give you crystal clear sound with no buzzing or noise when talking with your teammates online. The DTS Connect feature re-codes your stereo or multi-channel sound into a DTS audio signal and sends it out from your PC to any DTS enabled system.
In order to get you up and gaming faster ASUS built a number of handy features into the board such as EL I/O which lights up your back panel connections, on-board LEDs to help you setup without using a flashlight, an LCD Poster to let you know of any errors during post and an on-board switch to make overclocking and other system adjustments easier.
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NIRVANA
- Pros: Everything. DDR2, AM2 chipset, nforce 590, yeah, its got all the bells and whistles. I can control every little setting in the CMOS for total, total control of the overclocking, or just tell the MB to intelligently and safely overclock on its own, with ASUS N.O.S. Technology! Amazing! A n00b could use it, a 733t could p0wn with it!
- Cons: Be sure to read the manual, thats why they send it. This is a new board, with new things that it can do, DONT just install it with the same routine you use on other MBs.
- Other Thoughts: Ion35, you made a mistake. If the LCD says CPU INIT, then the motherboard IS NOT DOA. You have to push the LCD button BEFORE it will post. This actually lets the motherboard have power, its used for maintenencing the MB. IF THERE WERE A PROBLEM, the LCD would not say "CPU INIT", it would tell the error in english (no codes!), THATS THE WHOLE POINT OF THE LCD. Too bad for you, when newegg tests the motherboard out as being good, it will be returned to you at your expense. This is what happens WHEN YOU DONT READ THE MANUAL!
Functionality, looks, perfection...
- Pros: Bios is stable, perfect SLI placement (has a PCI slot in between the PCI-E slots for a PCI fan, even when SLIing 2 dual-slot graphics cards), descent sound card. Perfect for enthusiasts. Nice onboard LEDs for working in the dark. Useful (and customizable) LCD poster on the back, plenty of USB headers, etc...
- Cons: The SATA ports are in the direct path of longer graphics cards. But they do give you SATA connectors for right-angle connections, so they apparently had that in mind. Other than that, it only has one IDE connector. So expect all of your HDDs to be SATA, unless you have less than 2 CD/DVD drives.
- Other Thoughts: To the guy about the audio header complaint: the audio header is on the sound card. If you don't use the Asus sound card, you should have another header on the card you are using.
To the guy about onboard WiFi: The WiFi port is simply another USB header. It was apparently intended to be used for WiFi, but not advertised as so.
To the guy about the FDD connector: It's at the very bottom of the board, in between the Firewire header and the USB headers.
| Model | CROSSHAIR |
| CPU Socket Type | AM2 |
| CPU Type | Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 |
| FSB | 1000MHz Hyper Transport (2000 MT/s) |
| North Bridge | NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI MCP |
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Never again.
- Pros: It works decently when it is not broken.
- Cons: ASUS tech support is horrible.
Their US RMA status update page rarely works while the RMA status page for other countries do.
One of the RMA'd boards that ASUS sent me had heat and liquid damage, along with scratches on the chipset.
This was a very expensive board that has not lived up to it's price.
- Other Thoughts: I have been attempting to get this motherboard to work properly since I purchased it in 2007. The first board did not work so I RMA'd it. The RMA process went through ok, and I received the repaired board. Recently I updated the BIOS, after which the board was unresponsive. I have updated many motherboard BIOS' in the past, and never has it completely killed the board. This process has taken over two months. I received another RMA'd board that had swollen capacitors, bubbled plastic parts from heat, and evidence of a liquid spill. I contacted ASUS through their "Live Support" page, which was very frustrating. The technicians' incompetence was outstanding. The tech told me he would turn in an RMA, which he never did. After the weekend (when support is not available), I checked again with the same technician, who seemed to have forgotten my RMA. Finally another RMA was filed, after which I sent the board back to ASUS with a prepaid label. After two weeks I haven't received my board.
Kidding Right?
- Pros: none
- Cons: I just read this and have to laugh. Did you even read my post. I WILL NOT be buying anything ASUS from this point forward, because of the disengenuous representations made by the support staff. So no, I won't be calling.
Manufacturer Response:Dear Valued Customer,
We apologize for this inconvenience. Please contact our Technical Support Department at http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx and reference case number "NE287597" so that we may get more details about your experience with our customer service support.
Best Regards,
ASUS Support Team
AMD Crosshair
- Pros: It's fast, stable with most programs.
- Cons: Stable until it doesn't work with CAD programs or Powercore DSP Audio cards. I had this problem before but thought, "it's been a few years, they must have realized the flaws and fixed them by now." Sorry AMD, but you need to hop in bed with everybody and work out those flaws, and not with a 'hot fix'. Did Intel just lose the FSB? Somebody at Athlon better get busy, 6!tcheese
- Other Thoughts: If you are just running games, windows, word, printers etc, you'll be fine. I would rather pay a little more and have everything work without glitches. Uh Oh, here comes the Intel 1366 i7 platform. The tech pendulum has swung again.
| Model |
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ASUS |
| Model |
CROSSHAIR |
| Supported CPU |
| CPU Socket Type |
AM2 |
| CPU Type |
Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 |
| FSB |
1000MHz Hyper Transport (2000 MT/s) |
| Chipsets |
| North Bridge |
NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI MCP |
| Memory |
| Number of Memory Slots |
4×240pin |
| Memory Standard |
DDR2 800 |
| Maximum Memory Supported |
8GB |
| Channel Supported |
Dual Channel |
| Expansion Slots |
| PCI Express x16 |
2 |
| PCI Express x4 |
1 |
| PCI Slots |
3 |
| Storage Devices |
| PATA |
1 x ATA100 2 Dev. Max |
| SATA 3Gb/s |
6 |
| SATA RAID |
0/1/0+1/5 |
| Additional RAID Controller |
Sil 3132 |
| Onboard Audio |
| Audio Chipset |
SupremeFX Audio Card |
| Audio Channels |
8 Channels |
| Onboard LAN |
| Max LAN Speed |
Dual 10/100/1000Mbps |
| Rear Panel Ports |
| PS/2 |
2 |
| USB 1.1/2.0 |
4 x USB 2.0 |
| IEEE 1394 |
1 x IEEE 1394a |
| eSATA |
2 x eSATA 3Gb/s |
| S/PDIF Out |
1 x Optical, 1 x Coaxial |
| Onboard USB |
| Onboard USB |
6 x USB 2.0 |
| Onboard 1394 |
| Onboard 1394 |
1x 1394a |
| Physical Spec |
| Form Factor |
ATX |
| Dimensions |
12.0" x 9.6" |
| Windows Vista |
Certified for Windows Vista |
| Power Pin |
24 Pin |
| Features |
| Features |
LCD Poster
1 x onboard LED switch and 1 x LCD Poster on back I/O |
Introduction
Got Game? Then the ASUS Crosshair is the system board for you. Sporting an AM2 socket that supports the AMD Athlon 64 X2, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64, and Sempron processors and 4 DIMM slots that will take up to 8GB of DDR2 800 memory this board will handle whatever you throw at it. The 2 PCI-E x16 slots will handle 2 identical NVIDIA SLI capable video cards at full x16 speed. Dual Gigabit LAN controllers support NVIDIA DualNet technology.
The SupremeFX and Array Microphone are designed to give you crystal clear sound with no buzzing or noise when talking with your teammates online. The DTS Connect feature re-codes your stereo or multi-channel sound into a DTS audio signal and sends it out from your PC to any DTS enabled system.
In order to get you up and gaming faster ASUS built a number of handy features into the board such as EL I/O which lights up your back panel connections, on-board LEDs to help you setup without using a flashlight, an LCD Poster to let you know of any errors during post and an on-board switch to make overclocking and other system adjustments easier.
Highlights
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NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI Chipset
The NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI chipsets are engineered for enthusiasts to deliver outstanding gaming experiences with two SLI-based full-bandwidth PCI Express x16 links for unrestricted graphics performance and NVIDIA LinkBoost technology automatically delivering additional GPU and MCP bandwidth. Take advantage of NVIDIA FirstPacket technology to prioritize gaming traffic for reduced ping times. Other advanced features include SATA 3Gb/s RAID, dual Gigabit LAN and High Definition Audio.
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AMD LIVE! Ready
Developed for full-featured consumer multimedia desktop and notebook PCs, AMD LIVE! seamlessly connects, stores, distributes, accesses and enables digital media content in multiple rooms throughout the home and even on the go!
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8 Phase Power Design
The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design protects the CPU and power module from the risk of excessively high power stress to greatly extend CPU lifetime and system stability. The highly-efficient design also generates less heat to ensure low ambient temperatures, while the vigorous power pump delivers serious overclocking potential.
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LCD Notice Board
The LCD Notice Board automatically detects device failures and posts physical system errors during POST (Power-on Self-Test) when system malfunctions occur.
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Onboard LEDs
The on-board LEDs illuminate brilliantly for eye-catching fun.
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Onboard Switch
With onboard switches, power on or reset the system without installing the motherboard into the case, shorting the pins or moving jumpers for fast bench testing.
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Quick Specs
| CPU Socket Type | AM2 |
| CPU Type | Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 |
| FSB | 1000MHz Hyper Transport (2000 MT/s) |
| North Bridge | NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI MCP |
| Memory Standard | DDR2 800 |
| PCI Express x16 | 2 |
| SATA 3Gb/s | 6 |
| PATA | 1 x ATA100 2 Dev. Max |
| Max LAN Speed | Dual 10/100/1000Mbps |
| IEEE 1394 | 1 x IEEE 1394a |
| USB 1.1/2.0 | 4 x USB 2.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
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Reviewed By: mercury on 9/1/2006
Tech Level: average - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
