We've just dropped our prices even lower on wide selection of our B Grade motherboards. We've got boards starting at just £17 but we've also got a decent selection of Z68 and X79 boards as well as everything in between.
If you've seen something that you want but aren't sure or have any questions, just ask, we'll do our best to give you more info and help you out!
Please remember, that items featuring in our clearance section may have accessories missing but will be in full working order and they come with a full 90 day warranty for added peace of mind.
Quantities are limited, sometimes we have just one unit, so if you spot something you want, make sure you grab it fast!
Take a look at our clearance Motherboards here
**B Grade** Asus Rampage IV Formula Intel X79 (Socket 2011) DDR3 (MB-496-AS) @ £224.98 inc VAT
The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the best. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and we welcome the best gamers to join in.
In the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. We believe in making statements and we excel in competitions. If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your presence felt, in the Republic of Gamers.
*Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer memory kits are incompatible with this motherboard
- CPU: Intel® Socket 2011 for 2nd Generation Core™ i7 Processors
- Chipset: Intel® X79
- Memory: 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz Memory
- Quad Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
- Multi-GPU Support Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI™ Technology *1
Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology
- Expansion Slots: 4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16; x16/x16; x16/x8/x16 and x16/x8/x8/x8, red) *2
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
- Storage Intel® X79 chipset : 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red 4 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), black Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
- ASMedia® ASM1061 controller : 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red 2 x Power eSATA 6Gb/s port(s), red
- LAN: Intel®, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
- Audio: SupremeFX III built-in 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): 110 dB
- Output THD+N at 1kHz: 95 dB
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
Audio Feature :
- SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
- 1500 uF Audio Power Capacitor
- Gold-plated jacks
- X-Fi® Xtreme Fidelity™
- EAX® Advanced™ HD 5.0
- THX® TruStudio PRO™
- Creative ALchemy
- Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
USB Ports ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller :
6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
Intel® X79 chipset :
12 x USB 2.0 port(s) (6 at back panel, black+white, 6 at mid-board)
Overclocking Features ROG Connect :
- RC Diagram
- RC Remote
- RC Poster
- GPU TweakIt
Extreme Engine Digi+ II :
- 8 -phase CPU power design
- 3 -phase VCCSA power design
- 2 + 2 phase DRAM power design
ROG Extreme OC kit :
- Slow Mode
- LN2 Mode
- PCIe x16 Lane Switch
- Q Reset
- EZ Plug
ProbeIt
UEFI BIOS features :
- ROG BIOS Print
- ROG BIOS Wallpaper
- GPU.DIMM Post
GameFirst
iROG
Extreme Tweaker
Loadline Calibration
USB BIOS Flashback
Overclocking Protection :
- COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX)
- Voltiminder LED II
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Special Features ASUS EPU :
- EPU
CPU Level Up
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- MemOK!
- Onboard Button : Power/Reset/Clr CMOS (at back IO)
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS MyLogo 2
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector
Back I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
2 x eSATA 6Gb/s
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
4 x USB 3.0
6 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to ROG Connect)
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
6 x Audio jack(s)
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
1 x ROG Connect On/ Off switch(es)
Internal I/O Ports 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s)
3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
4 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
2 x CPU Fan connector(s)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
3 x Optional Fan connector(s)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s)
1 x Slow Mode switch(es)
8 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
3 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x EZ Plug connector(s) (4-pin Molex power connector)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x LN2 Mode switch(es)
1 x Go Button(s)
Accessories User's manual
I/O Shield
4 x SATA 3Gb/s cable(s)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s)
1 x SLI bridge(s)
1 x CrossFire cable(s)
1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
1 x ROG Connect cable(s)
1 x ROG theme label(s)
1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label(s)
1 x X-Socket pad(s)
1 x ROG Door Hanger(s)
1 x BATTLEFIELD 3 Key Code(s)
1 x BATTLEFIELD 3 Lanyard(s)
BIOS 2 x 64Mb UEFI AMI BIOSs, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS
Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Support Disc Drivers
Sound Blaster® X-Fi 2 Utility
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus
DAEMON Tools Pro Standard
ROG CPU-Z
Mem TweakIt
ASUS WebStorage
ASUS Utilities
Form Factor ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
Was £294.98 Inc. VAT
NOW ONLY £224.98 inc VAT.
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**B Grade** Asus Maximus IV Extreme-Z Intel Z68 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard @ £264.98 inc VAT
The ultimate overclockers dream. The Asus Maximus IV Extreme features all the technological enhancements to climb to the top of the overclocking pile. Welcome to the republic of gamers.
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i3/Core™ i5/Core™ i7 2nd generation processors in the LGA1155 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel (4 DIMM) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® Core™ i3/Core™ i5/Core™ i7 2nd generation processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. The Intel® P67 Express is the latest single-chipset design to support new socket 1155 Intel® Core™ i3/Core™ i5/Core™ i7 2nd generation processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the P67 provides 2 SATA 6Gb/s and 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval at double the bandwidth of current bus systems.
SLI or CrossFireX? Fret no longer because with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme, you´ll be able to run both multi-GPU setups. The board features SLI/CrossFireX on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. Whichever path you take, you can be assured of jaw-dropping graphics at a level previously unseen. ROG CPU-Z is a customized ROG version authorized by CPUID. It has the same functionality and credibility as the original version, with a unique design. Use the whole new look of ROG CPU-Z to truly report your CPU related information and your uniqueness.
The LAN solution from Intel has been long known to have a better throughput, lower CPU utilization as well as better stability. With the dual Intel Gigabit LAN solutions onboard, the ultimate network experience can therefore be delivered to its users like never before.
Features
- Intel Z68 Chipset: Socket 1155 Support for K edition Unlocked CPUs
- SLI and Crossfire support
- SATA 6GB/s and USB 3.0
- E-ATX Form Factor
- 3 Year Warranty
Was £304.99 Inc. VAT
NOW ONLY £264.98 inc VAT.
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**B Grade** MSI X79A-GD65 (8D) Intel X79 (Socket LGA2011) DDR3 Motherboard with FREE Thermaltake Frio Advanced Cooler @ £189.98 inc VAT
Key Features
Comes with Free Thermaltake Frio Advanced CPU Cooler
- Supports 2nd Gen Core i7 Processors in a LGA2011 Socket
- Supports DDR3-2400 (OC) Memory
- Supports USB3.0 & SATA 6GB/s
Military Class II
- DrMOS II: Next Gen DrMOS, Double Thermal Protection
- Hi-C Caps: Tantalum Core, 8x Longer Lifetime Than Traditional Solid Caps
- SFC: 30% Higher Current Capacity
- Solid CAP: 10+ Years Ultra-Long Lifetime
- MIL-STD-810G Certification: Tested By Independent Laboratory to US MIlitary Standards
PCI-Express Gen3
- 2x Bandwidth up to 32GB/s
- Increased Efficiency and Compatibility
- Extreme Performance For Current and Next Gen PCI-Express Cards
Click BIOS II
- Provides a consistent user interface both in the UEFI BIOS and in Windows
- Graphical User Interface with Touchscreen Support
- Simply Click or Touch and Move To Change Settings
- Full System Control, Including Overclocking, Security and Information
Specifications
- Supports 2nd Gen Intel® Core i7™ Processors in an LGA 2011 Socket<br>
- Intel X79 Express Chipset
- 8 DIMMs support for DDR3-2400(OC) / 2133(OC) / 1866(OC) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz up to 128GB max
- 3 PCI-E 3.0 x16 Slots
- 2 PCI-E 2.0 x16 Slots
- Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ & NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology
- 8-Channel(7.1) HD Audio subsystem with THX TruStudio Pro
- 10/100/1000 Mb/s LAN subsystem
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports from X79 with RAID support
- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s ports from X79 with RAID support
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports from ASMEDIA ASM1061
- 2 x IEEE 1394 ports (1 Rear / 1 Front)
- 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 Rear / 2 Front)
- 12 x USB 2.0 ports (8 Rear / 4 Front)
- 1 x PCI-E x1 slot
Was £229.98 Inc. VAT
NOW ONLY £189.98 inc VAT.
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does the £17 board come with a backplate? 
cheers!
best part of £100 gone lol