Asus Rampage IV Extreme alternative?

Franco_cov · 5 Mar 2016 at 13:37

Hi guys,

Need some assistance... I have pre-ordered the oculus rift and at the same time want to reduce my current setup as I have had enough off carrying it it ways a ton lol.

I currently have a dual waterlop for my 690gtx and i7 cpu but I dont do overclocking and have been there and done it now as my rig looks really nice but not really practical anymore so I want to downsize but use all my current gear excluding my 690 as I know I need to upgrade to a 980ti.

The case I currently have is the NZXT Switch 810 and its huge and heavy with all my kit and I would like something more manageable.

So what I am after is an alternative board to my asus rampage IV extreme (Intel X79 - Socket 2011 DDR3 Motherboard)maybe a mini atx that I can use all the components I have like the CPU, Memory and then I can get the 980ti and then have a rig with same power but without the water cooling as like I said before don't do overclocking and my current case has 2 radiators and about 12 fans all of which I no longer need, and I will only expect to use 1 graphics card. And any suggestions for a small case would be helpful

CPU: : Intel Core i7-3930K 3.20GHz (Sandybridge-E) Socket LGA2011
Memory: G.Skill RipJawsZ 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz
Sound: PCI-E SoundBlaster XFI card

I eagerly await your advice as I want to get this all sorted before my Oculus Rift turns up

Thanks in advance

Franco_cov · 5 Mar 2016 at 17:07

Anyone ??

mickyflinn · 5 Mar 2016 at 19:17

You need a smaller x 79 motherboard but the only place you can get them is on an auction site and will be lucky to get a micro atx.

Franco_cov · 5 Mar 2016 at 21:26

What so there is no mini atx for x79?

mickyflinn · 5 Mar 2016 at 21:38

Franco_cov said:
What so there is no mini atx for x79?

Nope.

Franco_cov · 5 Mar 2016 at 22:39

What's the asus Rampage IV Gene ?

mickyflinn · 5 Mar 2016 at 22:42

Franco_cov said:
What's the asus Rampage IV Gene ?

uATX Form Factor.

Franco_cov · 5 Mar 2016 at 22:47

9.625 x 9.625 is it not mini atx?

mickyflinn · 5 Mar 2016 at 23:16

Franco_cov said:
9.625 x 9.625 is it not mini atx?

uATX and micro ATX are the same mini is usually refered to as mini itx.

Idleman · 5 Mar 2016 at 23:21

http://www.cooltek.de/en/jonsbo-powered-by-cooltek/w-series/131/w2

Cheaper option and you can still use the RIVE.

Franco_cov · 6 Mar 2016 at 17:56

Hmm could be an idea, also seems you need specific usb 3 for oculus and guess what the usb 3 on the rampage seem to be incompatible

Idleman · 6 Mar 2016 at 18:26

Franco_cov said:
Hmm could be an idea, also seems you need specific usb 3 for oculus and guess what the usb 3 on the rampage seem to be incompatible

I find that hard to believe. If that was the case, an awful lot of people would have to upgrade. But seeing as usb 3.1 is fairly new, I think you may have misread something.

http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Oculus-Rift-System-Requirements-Announced-71938.html

Franco_cov · 6 Mar 2016 at 19:18

Nope ..... Rampage Extreme uses the Asmedia extensible Controller which is not compatible

So will need to get a compatible usb hub.

Got to say that case is very impressive given its size

OCUK any chances of stocking it??

Idleman · 6 Mar 2016 at 20:02

Franco_cov said:
Nope ..... Rampage Extreme uses the Asmedia extensible Controller which is not compatible So will need to get a compatible usb hub.

Got to say that case is very impressive given its size OCUK any chances of stocking it??

Do you have access to the MM?

Have you run the Oculus compatibility test?

Bluecube · 6 Mar 2016 at 20:03

He has under 1,000 posts so doubt it.

zoomee · 6 Mar 2016 at 20:23

Idleman said:
http://www.cooltek.de/en/jonsbo-powered-by-cooltek/w-series/131/w2

Cheaper option and you can still use the RIVE.

Very similar to the Corsair 540 Air.

Idleman · 6 Mar 2016 at 20:52

zoomee said:
Very similar to the Corsair 540 Air.

Better than the 540. No plastic and a great compact case. I had a Rampage Formula, 3820, a H100i and sli 780, no issues with heat.

Franco_cov · 6 Mar 2016 at 20:54

Yes I can get to members market and yes I ran the oculus checker

Idleman · 6 Mar 2016 at 21:25

Franco_cov said:
Yes I can get to members market and yes I ran the oculus checker

Well, I just happen to have a Cooltek going spare. So. if you happened to post a Wanted thread in the MM, I could very well respond.

Franco_cov · 6 Mar 2016 at 21:48

What colour and does it have the window