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ASUS P9X79 DELUXE Intel X79 LGA 2011 Motherboard Product Details

X79 Express Chipset ATX
SLI and CrossFire-X Ready USB 3.0
SATA III 6Gbps PCI Express 3.0

ASUS P9X79 DELUXE Intel X79 Motherboard
Every type of user will love the functionality and stability provided by the ASUS P9X79 DELUXE Intel X79 Motherboard motherboard. Whether you are a gaming enthusiast, graphics professional, or just a simple at-home user, this motherboard is the right foundation for your system. The ASUS P9X79 DELUXE Intel X79 Motherboard motherboard supports the LGA2011 socket for the most advanced second generation Intel Core i7 Processors.

The ASUS exclusive Dual Intelligent Processors 3 technology with DIGI+ Power control enables enhanced performance, stability, and overclocking capability for your CPU and RAM. It allows for consistent power delivery to achieve a higher level of performance on the X79 platform. The ASUS P9X79 DELUXE Intel X79 Motherboard motherboard is ready for PCIe 3.0 technology when integrating high-end GPU's and future PCIe 3.0 peripherals. It also has multi-GPU support for installing multiple graphics cards. Build your system now with the ASUS P9X79 DELUXE Intel X79 Motherboard motherboard.

What It Is And Why You Need It:

  • Second generation Intel Core i7 Processor support; maximize the power of the most advanced CPU in your system
  • 8-DIMM design; the board can accommodate up to 8 memory modules for superb computing speed
  • Dual Intelligent Processors 3 technology with DIGI+ Power control; it balances the performance, stability, and energy-efficiency of your system
  • Multi-GPU support; installing multiple video cards on your system enables extreme visual acceleration
  • ASUS BT GO 3.0! and USB 3.0 Boost; these features manage the Bluetooth and USB function of your computer, and enables them to achieve faster data transferring speeds

3-Way SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support
Both SLI and CrossfireX architectures work flawlessly on new ASUS X79 boards, with PCI Express slots designed to accommodate the power of up to four current graphics cards. Whether for professional graphics work, heavy duty multimedia or dedicated gaming, more than ample graphics power can be applied whenever needed.

Note: Intel Socket R (LGA2011) is only compatible with 2nd generation Sandy Bridge-E Intel Core i7 CPUs in the new LGA 2011 Package.


A Closer Look:

Specifications

Motherboard Specifications
Processor Socket Intel
Processor Interface LGA2011
Form Factor ATX
Processors Supported 2nd Generation Intel® Core i7 processors in LGA2011 package
Additional Technologies Asus AI Suite II
  ASUS BT GO 3.0! (Bluetooth)
Multi-GPU Support CrossFireX Ready
  3-Way SLI
Chipset
Northbridge Intel® X79 Express
Memory
Memory Type DDR3
Memory Supported DDR3 1333MHz
  DDR3 1066MHz
  DDR3 1600MHz
  DDR3 2133MHz (OC)
  DDR3 1866MHz
  DDR3 2400MHz (OC)
Number of Pins 240-Pin
Maximum Memory Supported 64GB - 64bit
Number of Slots 8
Max. Memory Supported Per Slot 8GB
Audio
Channels 8 Channels
Video
Video Chipset No Video Onboard
LAN
LAN Type 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit
  300Mbps Wireless
I/O Ports
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors None
PS/2 Mouse Connectors None
USB Ports (Total) 20
USB 3.0 Ports 6 (rear)
USB Rear Panel Ports 4
USB Onboard Headers 4 - (expandable to 8 USB ports)
  1 - (expandable to 2 USB 3.0 ports)
LAN Ports 2
Audio Out Jacks 4
IDE Headers None
FDD Headers None
Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Headers 4
Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s Headers 2 - External
  4
ATX Power Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX Main Power Connector
PC Power Connectors 1 - 8 Pin
S/PDIF Connectors 1 - Optical
VGA Ports None
S-Video Connectors None
DVI Ports None
HDMI Ports None
DisplayPorts None
Expansion Slots
PCI Express X1 Slots 2
PCI Express X16 Slots 4

Customer Reviews

4.2 (12 customer reviews)

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Value
 3.9
Features
 4.5
Quality
 4.2
Performance
 4.1
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Overall
4.8
Value
 4.0
Features
 5.0
Quality
 5.0
Performance
 5.0
Reviewer:
,
Date:
Apr 27, 2013
Great Motherboard, Nice Features

I installed this in an old Alienware case. This board has a lot of nice features, I have been very happy with it's performance. A word to the wise, install the wireless card before mounting the board in the case. It is impossible to install afterwards.

Overall
4.8
Value
 4.0
Features
 5.0
Quality
 5.0
Performance
 5.0
Reviewer:
DIGITAL
Date:
Mar 08, 2013
Exceptionally pleased

The cornerstone of my first build. Feature packed with every connection my system needed. Intelligent layout for clean cable management.

Overall
4.5
Value
 4.0
Features
 5.0
Quality
 4.0
Performance
 5.0
Reviewer:
HsvDan,
Date:
Mar 04, 2013
Well built 2011 board, feature-rich and expensive

Excellent build quality, tons of on-board connection headers (USB2.0,USB3.0,chassis fans,etc)

Overall
5.0
Value
 5.0
Features
 5.0
Quality
 5.0
Performance
 5.0
Reviewer:
tom
Date:
Feb 09, 2013
Great Board

This is the third board now that I bought, Great all three computer are fast as hell, great investment, just what I needed for pictures and video editing.

Overall
4.8
Value
 4.0
Features
 5.0
Quality
 5.0
Performance
 5.0
Reviewer:
LAWst
Date:
Dec 21, 2012
Always want more for $ but Deluxe is hard to beat

Paired with i7-3820 4 core 8 thread 10mb BIG SMILE and 4x4gb Red Vengence Corsair to amke use of all four channels makes the little gamer smile. even with an old, albeit overclocked, Sparkle GTX 460. Beautiful vid, great response - online play is a dream.

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  • Manufactured by: Asus
    Warranty provided by: Asus
    Limited Warranty: 60 months parts; 60 months labor
    Mfg Part No: P9X79 DELUXE
    UPC No: 610839184507
    Box Size: ( Length: 13, Width: 10, Depth: 3 )
    Shipping Weight: 4.9500 pound(s)
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  • Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the address below and requesting the warranty for item number: A455-3154

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