Is anyone getting one of these bad boys?

[Anomaly1964]

They seem to be sold out everywhere...

**Edit: Found this review, http://www.guru3d.com/article/asus-sabertooth-p67-tuf-review/

 

[AstroGuardian]

What the PHUCK is that??? OMG! I have to get me one of these!!!!

 

[Hogan773]

"Aerodynamic" plastic shrouding....wow that's great in case one needs to launch their mobo into the air at a high rate of speed.

 

[Patrick Wolf]

Can it make me eggs?

 

[dpodblood]

I'd have to say it looks pretty badass, but I don't think it'll be worth whatever ridiculous fee they charge for it.

 

[Anomaly1964]

I'd have to say it looks pretty badass, but I don't think it'll be worth whatever ridiculous fee they charge for it.

I think it's going for around $219

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-693-_-Product

 

[dpodblood]

Really? That's not really too bad at all.

 

[Anomaly1964]

Really? That's not really too bad at all.

I know right?

Now do I wait again to get THAT board for THIS build?

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[Anomaly1964]

Some "under the cover" pics...

 

[BoomerD]

I don't think they're "sold out everywhere," I don't think they've been released yet...except in VERY limited quantities for testing and reviewing.

It's definitely a "sexy" motherboard...

 

[dpodblood]

I know right?

Now do I wait again to get THAT board for THIS build?

ZOMFG! Haven't you clicked the order button on that build yet!!??!?!??!?!11 LOL.

 

[Anomaly1964]

ZOMFG! Haven't you clicked the order button on that build yet!!??!?!??!?!11 LOL.

LMAO...waiting for funds to hit my account, would be today but freaking holiday!

Trust me, I am so ready to order this thing!

 

[Patrick Wolf]

This sounds cool, but necessary? Hardly. Well maybe if you're gaming in a war zone.

TUF Components
Get rugged performance even in the most challenging conditions with robust TUF chokes, solid capacitors, and MOSFETs--certified through third-party, military-grade testing. TUF Chokes, also known as the “Alloy Choke”, is a made of a compound of various types of metal instead of standard iron, enabling the support of up to a massive 40A of rated current, 25% higher than conventional components. Furthermore, the single piece packaging also eliminates the emission of vibration noise, delivering superb characteristics as well as durability under extreme conditions.

 

[Anomaly1964]

This sounds cool, but necessary? Hardly. Well maybe if you're gaming in a war zone.

NECESSARY? That word should not even be allowed on this site...


50% of what we do with our PCs are OVERKILL here...

Necessary?

 

[Patrick Wolf]

Well you got me there.

 

[Ausm]

NECESSARY? That word should not even be allowed on this site...


50% of what we do with our PCs are OVERKILL here...

Necessary?

LOL That's QFT

 

[compman25]

Ordered.

Now just need to order a i7-2600

 

[Rifter]

Im thinking that cover would hinder cooling of the mobo components. seems like a bad idea.

 

[BoomerD]

Im thinking that cover would hinder cooling of the mobo components. seems like a bad idea.

http://usa.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=ZYgjt71bzlh62Zk9&templete=2

"TUF Thermal Armor

Total Airflow-Boosting Heat Dissipation
The TUF Thermal Armor is the world’s first ever thermal design for the entire motherboard, not just for select critical areas. It safeguards the system against hot air generated by connected cards and components, keeping temps down. With its sophisticated and agile integrated shunt design, the Thermal Armor improves cool air circulation, directing it towards every important part for a complete motherboard cool down. 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

Real Time Temp Detection and Heat Removal
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."

Of course, while that all sounds good...how it works in real life applications is another thing.

Sounds like we're gonna find out soon enough.

 

[beginner99]

Of course, while that all sounds good...how it works in real life applications is another thing.

especially if you use a towercooler that does not blow down on the CPU. The pictures make it even pretty obvious, that it might not work or does not really need to work (marketing).

I guess most people buying this board won't use the stock heatsink...

 

[VirtualLarry]

Do you have to take that silly "thermal armor" off, to reach the CLEAR CMOS jumper? I don't see it on the outside area on those pics.

 

[Anomaly1964]

Great info on the board:

http://usa.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=ZYgjt71bzlh62Zk9&templete=2

 

[Numenorean]

Looks pretty crappy to me.

 

[Anomaly1964]

Looks pretty crappy to me.

Even ASUS said you will either love or hate the look...

The technology behind the board looks impressive to me though...

Can someone show me a board with UEFI that has as much going for it?

 

[bigboxes]

Do you have to take that silly "thermal armor" off, to reach the CLEAR CMOS jumper? I don't see it on the outside area on those pics.

It's in the corner on the right side of the pic. Here, I've circled it for you!