ASUS Launches ROG Rampage IV GENE X79 mATX Gaming Board
Rampage IV GENE continues the legacy of Republic of Gamers motherboards
by delivering gamers with enhanced performance that places a premium on
fidelity and speed. SupremeFX III™ EMI-shielded audio guarantees better
in-game sound, Intel® Ethernet LAN and ROG GameFirst technology boost
online multiplayer performance, while ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ II
digital voltage regulation promotes improved overclocking. The board
further uses Black Metallic capacitors and NexFET™ Power Block MOSFETs
for added durability and heat resistance. Unlike budget micro ATX
boards, it supports 2-way NVIDIA® SLI™ and AMD CrossFireX™.
SupremeFX III™ audio
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) remains a detriment to quality
sound, causing distortion and loss unless properly mitigated. Rampage IV
GENE uses a custom PCB “red line” layout which physically isolates
SupremeFX III™ hardware from the rest of the motherboard to eliminate
interference and generate clearer, more precise, and deeper audio.
Better sound helps competitive gamers with improved positioning and
spatial awareness, in addition to promoting greater immersion. SupremeFX
III™ comes with its own steel shield, a 1500uF capacitor for stable
audio power delivery, plus gold-plated audio jacks. The setup has been
tested to 110dB SNR, ensuring lossless performance. EAX® Advanced HD
5.0, Creative® Alchemy, and THX® TruStudio™ PRO are all fully supported.
Rampage IV GENE comes bundled with a Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB2
suite, providing the finest game audio of any micro ATX board, with
realistic sound effect reproduction, lifelike music, and theater-grade
movie sound.
Lag-resistant online gaming and multi-GPU support
Intel® Ethernet reduces CPU utilization by as much as 35% when
processing online activity compared to systems using standard LAN, which
combats latency and boosts packet transmission. Better network
performance presents an edge for gamers, with the overwhelming
importance of global online multiplayer gaming requiring faster
connections for a smooth and competitive experience. ROG-exclusive
GameFirst contributes to achieving this goal, working as a connection
supervisor to prioritize bandwidth availability and ensure games receive
sufficient resources, even when downloading occurs in the background.
To further accommodate gamers, Rampage IV GENE supports PCI Express 3.0
and 2-way SLI™/CrossFireX™ for increased future proofing and
flexibility.
Greater overclocking through improved endurance and stability
Rampage IV GENE ships with the exclusive ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ II
design, consisting of digital voltage regulators for refined tuning and
higher power efficiency. Gamers can adjust voltages in more precise
increments, which aids in overclocking. Supporting this, Black Metallic
capacitors and NexFET™ Power Block MOSFETs easily surpass the
capabilities of generic parts. They resist heat better, last up to five
times longer, and can take up to 20% higher temperatures than generic
components, culminating in a highly durable and long lasting board that
reduces the likelihood of instability even when running high intensity
applications.
First X79 board officially certified by the USB-IF
In addition to its many advantages, the Rampage IV GENE has also
secured the honor of being the first Intel® X79-based motherboard
formally authorized and certified USB 3.0-ready by the USB Implementers
Forum. Certification speaks of the extensive testing and compatibility
assurance ASUS puts into every board from early development to shipping.
Always committed to advancing technology and giving consumers the best
performance possible, ASUS has gone further and self-developed USB 3.0
Boost to accelerate data speeds beyond reference requirements. The
multi-mode design of USB 3.0 Boost increases device connectivity for
both the traditional BOT protocol and the newer UASP, and its inclusion
on ROG boards offers gamers even better value than before.
Complete range of X79 gaming boards
The release of Rampage IV GENE follows the previous launch of Rampage
IV Extreme and Rampage IV Formula Intel® Socket LGA 2011/X79 Express
Chipset-based models. The three maintain ROG leadership in the gaming
and overclocking motherboard segments, providing consumers with superior
performance and the finest quality in a vibrant PC gaming scene where
technical excellence is critical.