The new model is distinguished not only by design, but also functionality - perfect for gathering a powerful workstation. Unfortunately, its cost is very high.
ASUS has introduced a motherboard ROG Dominus Extreme, i.e, its first proposal for the processor Intel Xeon В-3175X. The new model should meet the expectations of demanding and wealthy clients.
Presented motherboard refers to the construction of EEB format (35,5 cm x 35,5 cm) and suitable for the collection of reliable workstation. For the processor allocated slot LGA 3467, and for the twelve memory slots DDR4 DIMM - they can be set up 192 GB six-channel RAM DDR4 ECC, which operates at a frequency 4200 MHz.
It attracted the attention of powerful power system with enhanced cooling (on the longitudinal heat sink four small fan installed). Besides, the manufacturer has provided the ability to connect two power supplies - electricity supplied through two ATX12V connector (24-contact), four EPS12V (8-pin), and two PCIe (6-pin).
The motherboard has four PCI-Express slots 3.0 x16, in which the four video can be connected in the 4-way SLI / CrossFireX (x16/x16/x16/x8). For actuators marked with eight SATA ports (6 Gb / s), two I.2 (32 Gbit / s) and four slots M.2 (32 Gbit / s).
Enthusiasts interested in the buttons and switches, responsible for the dispersal equipment (including extreme overclocking with liquid nitrogen). It deserves attention and a rich set of connectors for a powerful liquid-cooled.
It is worth noting, that the manufacturer has taken care of the effective design, worth at least glamorous lighting Aura Sync RGB. On the lid is a 1.77-inch display LiveDash OLED. Do not forget also about the decisions, improving gameplay (case, if someone wants to play in between professional tasks).
The rear panel is equipped with a tight connectors. Here withdrawn button to update and restart the UEFI, eight USB ports 3.0, four USB ports 3.1 (by 2 PC. A и C), as well as connectors for 8-channel audio codec ROG SupremeFX S1220 (с ESS 9018Q2C). For communication is not only in the usual Intel Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Card, but also Aquantia 10G Ethernet and Wireless LAN Wi-Fi AC.
Characteristics of the motherboard ASUS ROG Dominus Extreme:
- format: EEB;
- stand: Larga 3467;
- chipset: Intel C621;
- RAM memory: 12x DDR4 16 GB, 4200 MHz;
- connectors for expansion cards: 4x PCI-Express 3.0 x16;
- connectors for hard drives: 8 SATA 6 Gb/s, 4x M. 2 32 Gb / s, 2x U.2 32 Gbit / s;
- network: Intel Gigabit LAN, Aquantia 10G / wireless LAN, Intel Wireless-AC 9260;
- audio: ROG SupremeFX S1220 + ESS SABRE9018Q2C;
- connectors on the rear panel:
- кнопки Clear CMOS и USB BIOS Flashback;
- eight USB ports 3.0;
- four USB ports 3.1 (2far + 2xC);
- two network RJ45 connector;
- antenna connectors for Wi-Fi card;
- Connectors Audio 8-channel sound card (an optical S / PDIF).
As it has been said before, ROG Dominus Extreme motherboard is specially designed for the collection of powerful workstations. Therefore, it is not difficult to guess, that its price will be high, and it is as much about 1500 dollars (i.e, twice as the best motherboard for LGA 2066).