The Maximus Extreme motherboard provides awesome Overclocking speeds and challenges performance limitations. Equipped with the innovative Crosslinx technology for increased performance, it utilizes the Fusion Block System - an effective 0dB fanless design cooling system with a chipset waterblock that adds onto a power user´s existing watercooling circuit to help keep operations cool. Additionally, SupremeFX II not only increases the sound quality, it also enhances aesthetic value. The Maximus Extreme also adopts the Intel X38/ICH9R chipset and supports cutting-edge DDR3 dual channel memory and CrossFire Technology - making it the Overclocker and Gamer´s first and best choice
 

Specifications

CPU:
LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 Processors
Support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU
Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors
Chipset: Intel® X38 / ICH9R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology  
Form Factor: ATX
FSB: 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 
Memory:
Dual channel memory architecture
4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, 1800(O.C)/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066, Non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Support Intel® XMP Technology
Slots: 3 x PCIe x16 slot, support dual PCIe2.0 x16 or 1x PCIe2.0 x16, dual x8 speed
2 x PCIe x1, PCIex1_1 (black) is compatible with audio slot
2 x PCI 2.2
VGA: Support ATI CrossFireâ„¢ graphics cards
LAN: Dual Gigabit LAN controllers, both featuring AI NET2
Audio: SupremeFX II Audio Card:
- ADI 1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Storage:
Southbridge
- 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports
- Intel Matrix Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10
JMicron® JMB363 PATA and SATA controller
- 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices
- 2 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go)
IEEE 1394: 2 x 1394a ports(1 port at back I/O, 1 port onboard)
USB: 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6ports at back panel)
Warranty: 3yrs
Weight: 2.5kg