ASUS X79 Rampage IV Extreme (Black Edition) OC-Guide This guide is an example how to overclock your CPU using an ASUS X79 Rampage IV Extreme motherboard. ASUS recently launched their new flagship for their LGA2011 product stack, the Rampage IV Black Edition. The ASUS Rampage IV Black Edition is the newest Intel X79.

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ASUS today announced the Republic of Gamers (ROG) Rampage IV Black Edition, an E-ATX gaming and overclocking motherboard designed to unleash the full potential of Intel LGA 2011 Core i7 Ivy Bridge-E processors is available for pre-order at select sites. Based on the Intel X79 Express chipset, the Rampage IV Black Edition includes all of the best ROG technologies and innovations for unrivaled gaming and overclocking performance. With its four PCI-E 3.0 x16 slots, two PCI-E 2.0 x1 slots and eight DIMM slots supporting up to 64 GB of overclocked DDR3 DRAM, the Rampage IV Black Edition has near limitless expansion possibilities, including support for both 4-way NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFireX. Every Rampage IV Black Edition includes a free copy of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, allowing gamers to take advantage of premium ROG hardware and software features right out of the box. Born to push limits and break records ASUS designed the Rampage IV Black Edition for those who demand the ultimate feature set. It includes the OC Panel, a real-time system-monitoring and tuning console that is great for gamers and a huge advantage for overclockers.

It can be mounted internally for everyday monitoring of temperatures, base clock and fan speeds while also offering one-click CPU Level Up for an instant speed boost. Externally, it can be used to monitor and control multiple parameters in real-time via onboard buttons. Extreme overclocking has never been easier. Prior to becoming widely available, world-class overclockers have already demonstrated the Rampage IV Black Edition's record-breaking capabilities as it currently holds chart-topping scores in top benchmarks and numerous other world records on the X79 platform. Built for the most demanding games and gamers In order to be able to push the limits, ROG engineers combined thoughtful design with superior quality components. The Rampage IV Black Edition's Extreme Engine DIGI+ III voltage-regulator module (VRM) provides highly precise and stable power delivery by employing NexFET MOSFETs, 60A (amp) chokes and high-endurance Japanese-made 10K black metallic capacitors.

The motherboard's black-themed heat-sink is exclusively and cleverly integrated with the MOSFET area to extend to the input/output (I/O) cover for even better cooling and stability. Built-in SupremeFX Black technology provides sound quality that is on par with high-end dedicated sound cards. Premium components such as ELNA audio capacitors and German-made WIMA film capacitors deliver impeccable clarity, while high-fidelity op-amps (operational amplifiers) and a Cirrus Logic CS4398 DAC (digital/analog converter) deliver lossless audio and a brilliant 120dB SNR (signal-to-noise ratio). ROG's Sonic Radar on-screen overlay provides fans of first-person shooter (FPS) games with an ear to the ground, as it displays the precise direction and origin of in-game sounds such as gunshots, footsteps and call-outs - giving ROG gamers a leg-up when trying to pinpoint the enemy.

Ultra-fast Intel Gigabit Ethernet with ROG's GameFirst II utility optimizes network traffic to keep latency to a minimum and reduce all-important ping times. The ROG RAMDisk utility allows up to 80% of a computer's available RAM to be used as a high-speed virtual drive - lending a strong performance boost to many modern games that regularly read or write data during gameplay. AVAILABILITY The Rampage IV Black Edition is currently available for pre-order at for US Customers and, and for Canadian customers.

General availability is scheduled the week of November 18, 2013. Johnnyfiive said: Terrible price for a really aged chipset. That shouldn't be more than $399. I agree, but its not just the board they are selling since it seems to come with some widget. The chipset is old though and making new boards based on the old chipset seems pointless IMO overall.

They could have just made slight revisions to existing designs. Is it a money grab? Probably, yes. Most people won't be buying an LGA2011 based system no matter what.

That was true of the platform when it first came out and it is true now years later. If you're going to buy into a platform I find it advantageous to buy into it when it is first released rather then when its on its way out. If Intel had bothered with a new chipset and feature set for the LGA2011 platform that might have swayed some more people. The platform is still priced out of many people's comfort zone though.

Haswell-E LGA2011-3 / X99 is probably the only thing that would get me to consider a new platform at the moment.not this stale stuff. Posted on Nov 8th 2013, 16:34. Radrok said: ^^ Socket 2011 makes no sense for 99% of people, I bet a good part of who buys into 2011 6 cores doesn't even use more than 4 cores. There are also a number of people who don't even use half of the PCI-E lanes that 2011 offers, forget utilizing all the memory, bandwidth, or cores. I've said this time and time again, if I need the PCH to do more than X79 does, I wouldn't be using the PCH in the first place. The real question, is if you're complaining about lack of SATA or USB 3.0 ports, why aren't you using some of those PCI-E lanes?

I also think it's rediculous how people get bent out of shape over the chipset when the bulk of everything the computer does is integrated into the CPU, including all 40 PCI-E lanes plus DMI for the 8 PCI-E lanes off the PCH plus the PCH itself. Skt2011 offers the ability to expand your computer to fit very different needs than your average consumer and most people who really need fast, reliable, and consistance I/O performance are going to be buying a RAID card to use some of those lanes 2011 has anyways. So, yes, X79 is aging, but it doesn't make a computer bad by any means.

Octavean said: I agree, but its not just the board they are selling since it seems to come with some widget. The chipset is old though and making new boards based on the old chipset seems pointless IMO overall. They could have just made slight revisions to existing designs. Is it a money grab? Probably, yes.

Most people won't be buying an LGA2011 based system no matter what. That was true of the platform when it first came out and it is true now years later. If you're going to buy into a platform I find it advantageous to buy into it when it is first released rather then when its on its way out.

If Intel had bothered with a new chipset and feature set for the LGA2011 platform that might have swayed some more people. The platform is still priced out of many people's comfort zone though. Haswell-E LGA2011-3 / X99 is probably the only thing that would get me to consider a new platform at the moment.not this stale stuff. Just because a platform isn't designed for what you need doesn't mean it's bad. It just means it's bad for you. Posted on Nov 8th 2013, 18:15. If I find it here and has major improvements on the VRM over the RIVE (like not requiring a water block at 1.5-1.65V vcore and an LLC setting that neither drops or overshoots) I'm getting one of these.

The on board audio comes handy when you run 3-4 way Crossfire or 2 way crossfire with really bizarre cooling (like 2 Prolimatech MK-26s which is what I plan to use with my future r9 290X crossfire). What would be really sweet is if this board could get a 4930K/60X to 5Ghz on some normal core voltage(that is only reason I don't want to get IVB-E). Posted on Nov 8th 2013, 20:01. Aquinus said: Just because a platform isn't designed for what you need doesn't mean it's bad. It just means it's bad for you.

That sounds like a fairly well rehearsed and canned response especially considering how inappropriate it is. I really don't see the point of your post. I already own an ASUS P9X79 Deluxe (X79) motherboard and have for some time. Its been very Good to me. It's a great platform IMO albeit not without some shortcomings.

So again, while not specificly bashing the platform, it was released in late 2011 and we are rapidly approaching 2014. The LGA1155 platform Sandy Bridge / Ivy Bridge has moved from P67, Z68, and Z77 to name a few. Then moved on to Haswell LGA1150 Z87 ect with a growing feature set (on the lower end) while the higher-end platform remains fairly stagnant. So yes, I said it.its stale. And as time goes on it gets even more so. That's not to say its bad or inherently flawed becaue of its vintage (it's still a powerful platform) but it does mean its due or almost due for succession.

One, two or a plethora of new X79 motherboards just seems like a flashback to late 2011 with or without the amenities they may or may not tack on. Posted on Nov 9th 2013, 0:05. Ensabrenoir said: nice.very nice. Wish intel took a reversed strategy with this line though.

Haswell -e before haswell, ivy-e before ivy etc.but none the less an excellent product. Its true value lies Beyond the scope of the usual gamer though ( aimed at the uber system builders, epeen Illuminati and overclock/bench mark busters).

It still has its place. Yeah but form engineering point of view it doesn't make sense because the e chips are up scaled version of the normal stuff with better IMCs so those get made once the manufacturing process has higher yields.

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. Intel® Core™ i7 Processors for LGA 2011 socket. Intel® X79 Express Chipset.

OC Panel- Overclocking Command Center. Extreme Engine Digi+ III- Hardcore power delivery with premium components. SupremeFX Black- Amazing 120dB signal-to-noise ratio with integrated 600ohm-headphone amplifier. Subzero Sense- Find out how cold your board is. VGA Hotwire- Hotwire your system. GameFirst II + Intel LAN- Put Your Frags First.

Sonic Radar- Scan and detect to dominate. RAMDisk- Double up on speed with RAM. 4-Way NIVDIA® SLI™ / AMD CrossFireX™ Support. Wi-Fi 802.11ac/Bluetooth 4.0. Assemble the best, break all limits Rampage IV Black Edition is an X79 E-ATX gaming motherboard that's been designed to unleash the full power of Intel® LGA 2011 Core™ i7 (Ivy Bridge-E) processors — and then some!

Eight DIMM sockets support DDR3 2800MHz+ (overclocked) and Intel® XMP 1.3, while our intuitive RAMDisk utility lets you set up a super-fast cache to seriously speed up game loads. The generously-spaced PCI Express layout supports up to 4-way NVIDIA® SLI™ and AMD CrossFireX™, while the maxed-out heat-sink extends to the input/output (I/O) cover for even better cooling and stability. ROG's world-class research and development team worked with meticulous detail to perfect the layout for greater performance and incredible stability, subjecting Rampage IV Black Edition to an exacting validation processes to ensure compatibility with an extremely wide range of components. Extreme overclocking, even easier to use ROG's engineers have packed in tons of tools and features to help boost your system, quickly and easily. Rampage IV Black Edition includes OC Panel — a real-time system-monitoring and tuning console that's great for gamers and a huge advantage for overclockers. A reinvented UEFI BIOS that has tons of extra settings and lets you apply overclocking profiles designed by ROG's expert OC team for full control of your system – all presented with a gorgeous black theme!

It even includes SSD Secure Erase to restore drives to factory-fresh condition, so you can get the best possible performance with no hassle. Rampage IV Black Edition is also our most stable gaming motherboard yet, thanks to the Extreme Engine DIGI+ III voltage-regulator module (VRM). Built to game, be a champion ROG provides the very best gaming experience — and that means pure audio, fast, lag-free connectivity and loads of those little extras that make you love ROG. Rampage IV Black Edition is fitted with SupremeFX Black for crystal-clear gaming audio that's as great as a dedicated sound card, and combines superior Intel® Gigabit Ethernet with exclusive ROG GameFirst II technology to intelligently lower pings and prioritize bandwidth.

With Rampage IV Black Edition, online gaming is as smooth as silk. Then, those little extras.

Sonic Radar displays the precise direction and origin of in-game sounds to provide a leg-up for fans of first-person shooters, helping you to hone your enemy-pinpointing skills. And, because you'll want to sample the best of Rampage IV Black Edition right away, we give you a free game. But not just any game — buy Rampage IV Black Edition and get the incredible Assassin's Creed® IV: Black Flag™ free! Award-winning UEFI BIOS Easy controls and an awesome black theme!

Rampage IV Black Edition's reinvented UEFI BIOS has been upgraded to deliver faster setup and easier controls for even more extreme overclocking experiences. Manage multiple fan scenarios, apply Intel® Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP) and configure easy access to your favorite features, using the F4 My Favorites and Shortcuts features. Quick Note lets you take notes, Last Modified records recent changes and you can even name SATA ports.

You can also overclock like the experts, using overclocking profiles configured by ROG engineers. The ROG logo even pulses to represent the Rampage IV Black Edition's beating heart!

Extreme Engine Digi+ III Premium components for hardcore power delivery! Rampage IV Black Edition incorporates Extreme Engine DIGI+ III for precise and stable digital power for the processor and memory. NexFET MOSFETs deliver up to 90% efficiency in normal operation; they're also more durable and half the size of standard MOSFETs. 60A chokes serve up power with minimal loss and at very low temperatures. Our chosen chokes are rated at up to 60 amps — twice as much as generic alternatives! Similarly, Japanese-made 10K black metallic capacitors last five times longer and deliver 20%-greater endurance at extreme temperatures than their generic counterparts – meaning Rampage IV Black Edition stands up to the hardest of hardcore demands. World-beating performance Multiple records already broken!

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Rampage IV Black Edition is brand new — and already a world record breaker! It currently holds world-beating scores in 3DMark11 Entry (E39244), 3DMark11 Performance (P41531), 3DMark11 Extreme (X22531), 3DMark Fire Strike (34246) and 3DMark Vantage (P96500).

Rampage IV Black Edition also holds many other world records on X79 platform, overclocking an i7-4820k processor to 6943MHz and G.Skill quad-channel DDR3 kit to 4072MHz. It has also generated the highest base clock (BCLK) yet for the X79 platform — an astonishing 197.16MHz — as well as pushing Intel Extreme Utility all the way to 1924 marks! Simply, Rampage IV Black Edition is the best motherboard to unleash the full power of Ivy Bridge-E processors, graphics cards and the fastest memory.

SupremeFX Black Audio that's as great as a dedicated sound card! With SupremeFX Black, Rampage IV Black Edition delivers sound quality that's on a par with high-end dedicated sound cards. Premium components such as ELNA® audio capacitors and German-made WIMA® film capacitors deliver impeccable performance, while high-fidelity op-amps (operational amplifiers) and a Cirrus Logic® CS4398 DAC (digital/analog converter) deliver lossless audio and a brilliant 120dB SNR (signal-to-noise ratio). A Hi-Fi-quality Texas Instruments® TPA6120A2 600ohm headphone amplifier boosts every sound detail with personal listening, too. Exclusive EMI (electromagnetic interference) isolation technology and a newly-upgraded NEC/TOKIN UC2 audio relay that protects electrical circuits from overload and reduces ‘pops' enable Rampage IV Black Edition to deliver warm, clear and natural audio. Simply, if you think that integrated audio can't be great, it's time to listen again. Intel® Gigabit Ethernet with GameFirst II Less lag for more wins!

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The very latest Intel® Gigabit Ethernet both lowers demands on the processor and improves connection stability — a double win for online gaming. Adding more lag-reducing support is ROG's GameFirst II with cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology. Revamped to display an even more intuitive user interface, GameFirst II exclusive's EZ Mode open allows beginners to lower lag with no expert knowledge; while Advanced Mode allows hardcore tweakers to take full control. Either way, Rampage IV Black Edition offers latency that's up to eight times lower than standard Ethernet, even when handling heavy network traffic — so your games and victories come first! Sonic Radar Keeps your ear to the ground! You'll also benefit from ROG's exclusive Sonic Radar technology, a stealthy overlay that shows what opponents and teammates are up to.

With a display that shows the precise direction and origin of in-game sounds such as gunshots, footsteps and call-outs, allowing you to practice your enemy-pinpointing skills. Sonic Radar can be configured using presets based on popular first-person shooters (FPS) and even includes hotkey controls that let you to switch focus for specific sounds!