The ASUS Sabertooth X79 motherboard is a durable, second generation Intel Core i7 board that can handle numerous high-intensity functions. The foundation of any computer system is a good motherboard. This motherboard from ASUS is highly extensible, supports powerful technologies, and can be optimized for lots of different applications. The Sabertooth X79 comes equipped with multiple ASUS technologies that enhance the performance of the rest of your hardware. Whether you're building your own rig for hardcore gaming, video editing, or using multithreaded applications, these motherboards will form an excellent foundation for a powerful computer system.The ASUS Sabertooth X79 is compatible with any Intel processor utilizing the LGA2011 socket. A compatible CPU would include any Intel Core i7 processor. The digital power control for CPU and DRAM contains three digital voltage controllers that offer ultraprecise memory tuning and CPU voltage control. The ASUS Sabertooth X79 boasts the Intel X79 chipset, which is a complex chipset equipped with many of the features available on a consumer-grade motherboard. Eight quad-channel DDR3 RAM slots with support for up to 64 gigabytes of memory mean that this motherboard can support a large memory bank, which will enhance any application you need to run. The six SATA ports allow you to connect multiple storage systems to the computer at high speed, enabling tremendous data-storage capacity. The Sabertooth X79 increases system performance up to three times more than normal base performance with the ASUS SSD-caching feature. Two PCI Express 3.0 slots are installed on the board, allowing you to link up two graphics cards. With Crossfire X technology, you can easily use two displays or connect one graphics card to the other to enhance your gaming experience. A USB 3.0 controller with two ports and four USB 2.0 controllers allow you to connect as many USB devices as you need. Onboard, eight-channel audio enables HD-quality sound right out of the box.Heat, dust, and electro-static discharge are the enemies of system performance, and the ASUS Sabertooth X79 comes equipped with a variety of technologies to keep your computer going strong. The Thermal Armor feature gives it airflow-boosting heat dissipation, while the thermal radar monitors heat levels to prevent your computer from overheating. DIGI+ Power Control allows for precise adjustments of power consumption by each of the board's components. This extends the life span of these elements while significantly decreasing power consumption. Military-certified TUF capacitors, chokes, and MOFSETS ensure the ASUS Sabertooth X79 will meet durability standards. The ATX form factor is engineered to fit most PC cases.Good BIOS firmware makes important configuration tasks simple. The ASUS UEFI BIOS installed on the Sabertooth X79 makes tasks like overclocking and fan speed configuration much easier to carry out. By making their BIOS graphical, ASUS has taken a lot of the difficulty and guesswork out of traditional BIOS systems and made it easier for end-users to operate. With a 64-bit operating system, this BIOS is capable of handling any hard drive with up to 2.2 terabytes of storage.
Product Identifiers
Brand
ASUS
MPN
SABERTOOTH X79
UPC
0610839184583
Model
SABERTOOTH X79
eBay Product ID (ePID)
114542237
Product Key Features
Socket Type
Socket 2011
Memory Type
DDR3 SDRAM
Compatible CPU Brand
Intel
Input/Output Ports
PS/2 Keyboardx1, USB 2.0x6, FireWire (Ieee1394a) X 1, RJ-45 LAN Port X 1, USB 3.0x1, USB 2.0x14, PS/2 Mousex1