Sabertooth 55i, Asus’ Toughest Motherboard

If we are talking about long hours of extreme computing, the latest Sabertooth 55i motherboard from Asus is definitely another perfect option to survive. This computer motherboard is specifically designed to withstand the rigors of intense usage and harsh environment. Made with tough military grade capacitors and parts, this motherboard offers special features that can endure different extreme conditions brought by internal and/or external factors.

In addition to its high caliber components, this motherboard features the revolutionary CeraMIX Microfin coating. This special type of coating for the mainboard as well as the included CeraM!X heatsink which provides 50% larger cooling area are both capable of rapid heat dissipation; thus keeping the computer in the right temperature. And for grater ventilation, it comes with CoolMem technology which allows the computer user to install a 40mm or 50mm fan to throw air directly at the memory modules.

Other innovative features and benefits of Sabertooth 55i include:

CPU – LGA1156 socket for Intel Core i7/Core i5 Processors
Chipset - Intel P55 Express ; Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology
Memory – 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000/1800/1600/1333/1066MHz
Multi-GPU - Supports both NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology and ATI Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology
LAN – Realtek 8112L PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2
Expansion slots – 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode); 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 (2.5GT/s); 2 x PCI
USB / IEEE1394a - 14 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at back panel);
VIA 6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at mid-board; one at back panel)
Storage - Intel P55 Express Chipset: 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (black)
and Intel Matrix Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10; JMicron JMB363 SATA & PATA controller: 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices and1 x External SATA 3Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go); JMicron JMB322 (DriveXpert Technology) : 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (orange and white ) and Supports EZ Backup and SuperSpeed functions