ASUS Rampage IV Black Edition: The Ultimate LGA2011 Motherboard

Cosimo · 14 Nov 2013 at 08:29

Here come the reviews:

http://www.kitguru.net/components/m...page-iv-black-edition-x79-motherboard-review/

clone · 14 Nov 2013 at 09:30

Already seeing £60 price drops on the old board on some sites.

Cosimo · 14 Nov 2013 at 11:57

Another review:

http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cpu_mainboard/asus_rampage_iv_black_edition_review/1

In need · 14 Nov 2013 at 15:17

8 Pack said:
The problem still exists with the VRM's on the rear of the board. To be honest unless your pushing 1.45+ V its no need to water cooling!!

looks great though!!!

I thought that the Intel recommendation was 1.35v and under? It know it didnt matter with previous architecture but how is it with IB-E?

Cosimo · 14 Nov 2013 at 15:36

From EK:

Nov 13, 2013

Water block for ASUS ROG Rampage IV Black Edition in the works

EK Water Blocks, Ljubljana based premium water cooling gear manufacturer, is preparing a a new line of water blocks for the latest ASUS Republic of Gamers Rampage IV Black Edition X79 LGA-2011 motherboard.

EK-FB KIT ASUS R4BE will be a complete water cooling solution for ASUS Rampage IV Black Edition motherboard consisting of two separate water blocks. These water blocks will directly cools Intel X79 Express southbridge (PCH) chip and power regulation (VRM / MOSFETs) module. The product itself will be available in both Original- as well as Clean CSQ design and will blend perfectly with the stylish look of this new ASUS motherboard.

The product is already in development and will be available for purchase through EK Webshop and Partner Reseller Network in mid December 2013.

In need · 14 Nov 2013 at 15:38

Cosimo said:
From EK:

Yeah seen that, deffo putting it under water.

Jokester · 14 Nov 2013 at 18:17

8 Pack said:
The problem still exists with the VRM's on the rear of the board. To be honest unless your pushing 1.45+ V its no need to water cooling!!

looks great though!!!

Cooling the top side will also help cool the bottom as well.

Jay85 · 14 Nov 2013 at 19:17

8 Pack said:
My RIVE BE ready for action.

Gonna hit 3 x 780 3D 11 this weekend with RAM on LN2. Interestingly this board is amazing with RAM. I did 2700+ C7-10-7-22 with TRFC at 64 this weekend quad channel on LN2 while testing XTU and 11 efficiency.

looks like you got over excited and jizzed all over it haha.

Kidding! Such a nice looking motherboard, I wish I could have!

scotsdragon · 15 Nov 2013 at 11:50

How nice would it to try and keep those who have already paid 400 pounds (and or more) a little info Overclockers hell an updated ETA even tho their never wright would show you have forgotten about us

clone · 15 Nov 2013 at 12:04

Its always the same when new kit comes out some shops take the money some wait.

scotsdragon · 15 Nov 2013 at 12:19

I know clone its just a shame im moving to the x79 platform so I just want to get it and get it all built and enjoy my purchase lol but knowing my luck they'll get the board and the avexir ram I ordered will be late ( although I can change out the ram easy enough lol)

clone · 15 Nov 2013 at 12:46

Heh mate its hard that's why I bought a cheap x79 board to run while the new ones go down in price after a bit.

Cosimo · 15 Nov 2013 at 13:43

Blimey, some of us have had our pre-order in for just over two months.

clone · 15 Nov 2013 at 13:46

Omgg the next mobo will be out

In need · 15 Nov 2013 at 14:39

Just phoned Ocuk and they said that the Black edition mobo will not be out until the end of the month. I dont think i can wait that long if im honest as im already using a laptop that isnt the best and my main PC motherboard broke.

clone · 15 Nov 2013 at 14:51

Buy a cheap board for now and wait.

In need · 15 Nov 2013 at 15:06

Trouble is my old mobo was a rampage 2 extreme and it was fully watercooled. Its very hard to find one even on ebay, i found one in Korea but they want £250 for it!! Ridiculous price.

Can you go and see if there is any in the members market for me as i cannot view anything in there cause of my low post count.
cheers

clone · 15 Nov 2013 at 15:13

Not allowed mate I will get a holiday.

In need · 15 Nov 2013 at 15:14

ok sorry

ino_ · 15 Nov 2013 at 18:43

8 Pack said:
The problem still exists with the VRM's on the rear of the board. To be honest unless your pushing 1.45+ V its no need to water cooling!!

looks great though!!!

Could you elaborate on this please? Back of the board meaning the VRMs right at the top or?