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Roberto P.

Roberto P.

Joined on 10/09/07

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Excellent Motherboard

ASUS RAMPAGE FORMULA LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard
ASUS RAMPAGE FORMULA LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard

Pros: Great board. Excellent Overclocking capabilities. I always liked Asus MB, so I am not a new customer. There are lots of choices to overclock and to adjust all voltages, frequencies, power management etc. This MB recognize 4GB of RAM with Vista Ultimate 32-bit, I guess because the Vista SP1, even when there is only about 3.25GB available to be used in real life, but I was worried about Asus not recommending the 4GB configuration for 32-bit OS, if you're planning to get a Vista PC, do it, it will be faster than ever, of course I am using a Q9450 Intel CPU ( The best CPU you can get for the money ) Overall, this is the best motherboard for DDR2. Read the Cons too...

Cons: Motherboard software is bad, it works, but is useless. Avoid overclocking through windows with the ASUS AIsuite application. I didn't get the feeling of controling my PC using this software, so I went back and did everything through BIOS and it is awsome. The Rampage MB manual is not complete, not all the connections are represented, you will have to figure out how to install the front audio cables to the sound card, it will accept either AC97 or HD connections, is the same connector, but there are no instructions in the manual to do this. Asus used to give detailed diagrams of their MB's, not anymore. Some pictures in the manual fail to show the correct procedure to install componenents, I used the instructions from a Gigabyte MB manual. Try to get as much info from the internet, you will find the manual very poor, still the board is great.

Overall Review: NB and SB are hotter than other boards. You will have to use Front fans to keep them in the 40 C. Some noise, but with quiet fan operation you will soon find the NB and SB over 55 C. You don't want that with any MB. Many people said that is OK to run this board at such high temps. I don't like higher temps as performance will suffer with overheat components. Water cooling is recommended if you are going to use extreme OC. Beside that the board is a high performance MB at a very reasonable price, and hopefully will last for several years even ocerclocking it.

Great Memory

CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF

Pros: Great memory. It works cool, the fan that came with these memory modules helps a lot to keep them cool. It is a great design, the heat spreader, the colr, the ease to configure and to cool them. Many people don't know how to install components, avoid believing everything you read on these reviews. The fan use 2 clips that you force into the memory module clip, it will stay in place, no problem there. My MB recognize it as 1066Mhz 4GB. I used MEMTEST like for 4 -5 hours, not a single error.

Cons: I am still expecting the Mail in rebate offer from Corsair. Other than this, nothing is wrong.

Overall Review: BUY IT... IS probably the most safe memory to install and to use in any new system. 4GB is needed in today computing needs and if you are into multitasking. Those who said 2GB are enough don't really understand how computer works. The most memory you have, the more performance and stability even with 32bit OS.