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July 2009
(89%)
20 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Although we have been more focused on newer platforms as of late, there is still some life left in the Core 2 platform and P45 chipset. The value proposition is quite favorable for those who don't quite need the bleeding-edge hardware that's out...
When we reviewed ASUS' Rampage II Gene micro-ATX motherboard a while back, we did so with a real sense of excitement - If we're honest we weren't expecting Intel's high-end X58 chipset to make it to this form factor, let alone with all of...
When we reviewed ASUS Rampage II Gene micro-ATX motherboard a while back, we did so with a real sense of excitement - If were honest we werent expecting Intels high-end X58 chipset to make it to this form factor, let alone with all of its features...
The ASUS Maximus II GENE may be small, but it certainly packs a punch. Although it's been almost a year since we last reviewed a Socket 775 motherboard here on Overclock3D, the return to this old favourite was certainly a pleasant one and showed that it...
The Gene is a nice little P45 board with plenty of grunt, a solid BIOS and decent overclocking but for the size it isn't cheap. The DFI P45 BloodIron JR for example supports loosely the same feature-set and even layout design, however it's a good £30 c...
The Maximus II Gene brings a lot to the table despite its size and represents another solid addition to the Republic of Gamers product line. It supports the latest DDR2 memory speeds while providing overclocking options that enthusiasts look for. It of...
MemOK switch handy for booting high performance memory
No foolproof instructions for running 500MHz FSB in the manual, Some SATA connectors can be blocked by chassis, Unnecessary PATA connector and associated support chips
The external packaging of the Maximus II GENE is top-notch. Ive already praised the WOW factor that you get when you first open it up. The PETE shell that covers the top tray allows a full view of the finely detailed board, as soon as you lift the lid...
Decent layout, everything was labeled well, and finding out where things were and where things went was easily found, good overclockability, Loads of features that only more expensive, top end motherboards get.
EPS CPU power plug still in a difficult position
S As I mentioned earlier it is good to see that a manufacturer is still improving on an all ready proven chipset. This motherboard is geared for those who still wanting to keep there existing socket 775 Intel CPUs, or for those who are looking to upgr...
The fact of the matter is that the P45 chipset is delegated to the mainstream and value market right now. If you want the fastest CPU and best platform that is the Intel Core i7 and X58 combination as the AMD Phenom IIs is simply no CPU match speed-wis...
Fullfeatured ROG motherboard in an mATX form factor, With CrossFireX and onboard XFi, a gamers dream, Excellent overclocker
Limited availability
As in the rest of the testing, the Maximus II Gene allowed the CPU overclock to show distinct gains, even in some tests that dont always show better numbers with merely a CPU overclock. I was very satisfied with all testing results.Looking around at ...
