Review: ASUS Sabertooth X79
Published by Marc Büchel on 17.11.11Page:
Specifications / Delivery
| CPU | Upcoming Intel CPUs |
| Chipset | Intel X79 |
| Memory | Upcoming multi channel memory interface |
| Multi-GPU | Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology |
| Slots | 3 x PCIe x16 (Dual at x16/x16, Triple
at x 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 1 x PCI |
| Audio | Realtek ALC892, 7.1 Channel |
| Storage | 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s port (Intel RAID 0, 1, 5, 10) 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s port (Intel RAID 0, 1, 5, 10) 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s port (Marvell 912 1 x Power eSATA 6 Gbps port (ASMedia 1061) 1 x eSATA 6 Gb/s port (ASMedia 1061) |
| I/O internal / Connectors | 1 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector supports
additional 2 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s connecotrs 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x CPU OPT fan connector 4 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Assistant Fan connector 1 x PCH Fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x COM connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
| I/O external | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Power eSATA 6 Gb/s port 1 x eSATA 6 Gb/s port 1 x FireWire Port 1 x Gigabit LAN 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port 1 x 8-channel Audio I/O port |
| Formfactor | ATX (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
| BIOS | 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS GUI |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Regarding the delivery you find everything you need. Next numerous manuals there is a SLI bridge, SATA cables, a Q-connector as well as an I/O shield. The one thing we mess is the CrossFire bridge.
Features
| TUF Thermal Armor | The TUF Thermal Armor is a thermal design for the entire motherboard, not just for selected critical areas. It safeguards the system against hot air generated by connected cards and components, keeping temperatures low. With its integrated shunt design, the Thermal Armor improves air circulation, directing it towards important components. It effectively conducts hot air away and out of the case through special airflow channels, contributing to enhanced system stability and extending component lifespan. |
| TUF Thermal Radar | The TUF Thermal Radar monitors temps in critical parts of the motherboard in real time, automatically adjusting fan speeds to make sure the system maintains high stability without overheating. It consists of multiple sensors for various components on the motherboard, giving users the ability to monitor each one individually. The Thermal Radar automatically calculates ideal fan speeds based on different parameters selected by users for each component, keeping everything cooler and longer lasting. |
| ASUS Update | Allows us to check and update the latest available BIOS directly from ASUS website. |
| ASUS FAN Xpert | FAN Xpert allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures and your PC's system loading. The various fan profiles affer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool system environment. |
| ASUS MyLogo | Allow you to change the POST Logo at system startup with any pic you want. |
| SSD Caching | According to ASUS SSD caching can boost your system performance by a factor of three. Therefore it uses a small SSD as a caching drive and all the small data is being put onto the SSD which offers way more IOPS than a hard drvie. |
| ASUS DIGI+ VRM | Meanwhile ASUS also provides its boards with digital power designs. Using the the right software, in this case ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility it is not only possible to adjust voltages whilst being in Windows on can now also control impedances. |
| ASUS TPU | As soon as one activates the TPU this chips monitors all possible voltages and clock speeds using the according software. The difference to the EPU is that TPU will provide as much performance as possible. Therefore it can increase clock speeds and voltages. |
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