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MSI is the official motherboard sponsor for Overdrive, providing
Nehalem and P45 platforms for the Championship. -
HyperX DDR3 modules are specifically engineered and designed to meet the rigorous
requirements of PC enthusiasts.HyperX modules rated at DDR3-2000+are used in the
Overdrive Championship -
Samsung Hard Drives and Optical Drives - The Center of Innovation
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1,000 W modular 80plus high-efficiency EVEREST 1010 power supplies used for
the Overdrive Championship. -
Logitech's G11 gaming keyboard offers illuminated keys and 18 configurable
multi-purpose keys plus a USB hub. The G5 Laser Mouse allows adjustable
weight and up to 2000 dpi sensitivity for maximum precision.
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GA-EP45-DS3L Motherboard | $104.99 | |
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DX48BT2 Motherboard | $249.99 | |
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M3A78-T ATX Motherboard | $151.50 | |
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D945GCLF Motherboard CPU Bundle | $69.99 |
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Conclusion
The Asus Maximus Extreme is the clear winner in today's competition for two reasons: first, it has a miniscule performance advantage, and second, it's the only X38 Express motherboard we tested that was capable of the same tight CAS 5 latencies at DDR3-1333 that had previously set the standard in P35 testing. Memory stability is the killer feature, as none of the other X38 Express motherboards fully lived up to expectations Compare Prices on Motherboards.
Foxconn's X38A made a surprising comeback with its minor BIOS tweaks, and we expect even more from this company given a bit of added development time. Foxconn is hoping to lowball high-priced competitors like Asus and Gigabyte, so the board may eventually become a top value for CrossFire-equipped systems.
Because it was the only DDR3-supporting X38 Express motherboard to meet all of our stability criteria, the Asus Maximus Extreme wins our Editor's Choice award.
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