Asus Sabretooth X58 TUF series motherboards - the manliest of all motherboards
By 
This “military grade” motherboard might not survive a volley of artillery shells or aerial bombing, but for anyone with a power fetish who wants to build a rig on their own, it offers several built-to-last features starting with a 3-year warranty, CeraM!X Heatsink Coating Technology and “TUF” components that are certified to military standards. It’s fairly pricey at 17 grand, but imagine a Core i7 Extreme CPU rig with 24 GB DDR3 memory, including Multi-GPU support (NVIDIA 2-way SLI/ATI quad-GPU CrossFireX technology), 10 SATA ports, two USB 3.0 ports and 12 USB 2.0 ports, 8-channel on-board audio. Full press release and specs after this break
.
ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 Heavy Duty Motherboard is latest Entrant to TUF Series
World’s Top Motherboard Maker Offers the Ultimate Choice
To Users Keen on Reliability and Durability
Mumbai, August 31, 2010 - The new ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 motherboard delivers the latest Intel chipset and support for the fastest processors in the market, including the Intel Core i7-980X, as part of the TUF Series of heavy duty motherboards. As the latest entrant in this ruggedized lineup, it provides uncompromised durability and the utmost reliability to users who demand 24/7, high-intensity usage thus becoming a part of the extremely durable TUF (The Ultimate Force) series of ASUS motherboards.
As the name implies, TUF Series motherboards put reliability and endurance above all else. They are built with more rigorous stress testing than normal motherboards, and ship with added longevity measures. TUF Series motherboards are the most reliable and stable models in the market, making them ideal for tough, heavy duty tasks where compatibility is critical. True to its TUF Series form, the SABERTOOTH X58 offers superior stability and reliability, putting it at the level of server and mainframe boards in terms of durability.
ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard
On the launch of the SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard, Mr. Vinay Shetty – Country Manager, Component Business at ASUS (India) said, “The SABERTOOTH 55i motherboard launched by ASUS in 2009 received an overwhelming response from Indian consumers. With the introduction of the extra tough and ultra durable X58 Motherboard we will reinforce our offering in the TUF series of ASUS motherboards. The SABERTOOTH X58 is a military grade motherboard and its strengths lie in its extremely durable make along with the inclusion of new data transfer standards USB 3.0 and SATA 6GB/s ensuring no compromise in its features. It is thus the epitome of guaranteed reliability and compatibility in motherboards.”
Covering all the Essentials of Reliability
The key emphasis for TUF Series motherboards lies in enabling prolonged use. The SABERTOOTH X58 can keep going round the clock with no pause thanks to its meticulous thermal design, which means heat and stress are not obstacles. This new thermal design revolves around CeraM!X Heatsink Coating Technology, using revolutionary ceramic application on vital motherboard surfaces and components to ensure unrivalled heat resistance and dissipation. Thus, it is the perfect choice for server functionality and extreme, steady reliability. CeraM!X application has never been done on a motherboard before the ASUS TUF Series entered service.
Reliability Tested to Military Grade
The SABERTOOTH X58 from ASUS uses heavy duty materials and parts to ensure truly unmatched capabilities in terms of stability, reliability, endurance, and value. The chokes, solid state capacitors and MOSFETs have all been tested under the most arduous of conditions and harsh environments based on military standards, providing users with a proven heavy duty solution.
TUF Series motherboards are ruggedized from the ground up, so they can handle more than just long-haul usage and heat. They are also tested to server-grade standards and can stand up to humidity and ambient temperatures to an exponentially larger extent than normal motherboards. As a consequence, they are long-life products users can install with complete confidence.
| TUF Series SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard Specifications | |
| CPU | LGA1366 socket for Intel Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition/ Core i7 processors |
| Chipset | Intel® X58/ICH10R |
| System Bus | Up to 6.4 GT/s, Intel QuickPath Interconnect |
| Memory | 6 x DIMM, triple channel, max 24GB |
| DDR3 1866/1800/1600/1333/1066 MHz | |
| Expansion Slots | 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (dual at x16/x16 mode) |
| 1 x PCIe x16 slot (at x4 mode) | |
| 2 x PCIe x1 slots | |
| 1 x PCI slot | |
| Multi-GPU support | Supports NVIDIA 2-way SLI & ATI quad-GPU CrossFireX technology |
| Storage | 2 x SATA 6Gb/s with EZ Backup and SuperSpeed functions |
| 6 x SATA 3Gb/s with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 | |
| 1 x Power eSATA 3Gb/s | |
| 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s | |
| LAN | Gigabit LAN |
| Audio | 8-channel high definition audio |
| IEEE 1394 | 2 x IEEE 1394a |
| USB | 2 x USB 3.0 |
| 12 x USB 2.0 | |
| Exclusive TUF Features | TUF ENGINE power design |
| - E.S.P. : Efficient Switching Power | |
| - TUF components: choke, capacitors and MOSFETs certified to military standards | |
| Ultimate COOL thermal solutions | |
| - CeraM!X Heatsink Coating Technology | |
| - ASUS Fan Xpert | |
| Safe & Stable Guardian Angel | |
| - MemOK! | |
| Form Factor | ATX, 12 x 9.6 inches (30.5 x 24.4 centimeters) |
TAGS:
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE
