[OC3D] Asus Maximus VII Formula Unboxing Video

[Accursed Entity]

OC3D uploaded an unboxing & preview video of this board. Now, I'm not a fan of the ROG colors(red & black) but holy macaroni this thing is beautiful, or at least in my opinion. I need a good reason to buy it, I'm tempted. What's your opinion on the board? Also, for the owners/ex-owners of ROG boards, care to share your experience with them? Priced right or over priced?

 

At 8:20 TTL dropping the new board on the table lol

 

*For aesthetics comparison only.

Maximus VII Formula Z97

Maximus VI  Formula Z87

[Aw27]

I've got the vi formula this week, the vii formula doesnt bring enough change for me to want to buy it and i dont like the bit around the chipset as much either. Rog boards are very good though

[JAVuckovich]

I currently have the Rampage III Extreme in my rig and I haven't had a problem with it. Great board and very reliable for me.

[The_Strict_Nein]

I honestly can't see what's changed from the Z87 to Z97 Formula, except SATA-E and M.2

[Accursed Entity]

I honestly can't see what's changed from the Z87 to Z97 Formula, except SATA-E and M.2

 

Aesthetically speaking is not a big jump, but I loved how they removed the white and how the Z97 heat sink is now(Check OP for added images). However apart from SATA -E and M.2, we need to remember that these Z97 mobos will also be used for Broadwell CPUs as well. So we're going to have Z97 mobos for quite some time.

 

How's that MPower working for you? Would you recommend it?

[Colonel_Gerdauf]

The overall design is gorgeous and powerful. However, it is disappointing that the M.2 socket is not integrated into the board like the Hero.

 

Also, maybe it's just me, but the ROG Armor of the VII model looks gaudy.

[HexaGuy]

Sexxxiiii.

[Misanthrope]

I'd be almost willing to pay premium for such product but I honestly never build the type of system that would justify this (custom water loops and massive cases and all that, I'm a budget and airflow guy)

[Askew]

Ah, my favourite reviewer, thanks for posting.

[ericlee30]

Sweet thank you for posting. I havent been to OC3D's channel in a couple of weeks.

[sdmf74]

I honestly can't see what's changed from the Z87 to Z97 Formula, except SATA-E and M.2

We shall find out soon enough, I know that all of the fan connectors are PWM and Z97 will be compatible with Intels next socket 1150 cpu and all "copper" hybrid cooler on new motherboard and PCIe clips are red instead of white and slightly different armor

[iiNrG]

6 Months and counting with a Maximus VI Extreme Not a problem yet!

[Crosses1901]

I currently have the Maximus VI formula, and I am very happy with it. There is one thing to really really consider though if you are thinking of doing a custom watercooling loop:

 

The Maximus VI has an aluminum waterblock, although Asus has assured us that it has been coated with something to make sure that it doesn't corrode the other waterblocks in your loop if you have anything else made of copper. Aluminum in a custom loop is generally a no-no.

 

The Maximus VII however, is supposed to have a copper waterblock, which eliminates the corrosion problem completely.

[Real_PhillBert]

I really like TTL reviews. They are very detailed and in depth. 

 

This is another pretty good vid, even if it is only a preview.