Maximus VI Formula

[JamesThresher]

So my Maximus VI Formula is turning up tomorrow, as I don't think too many people have these in hand yet. Is there anything specific you guys would like me to post some info about?

[M-ursu]

Take a few pictures about it and post it here.  :P

[JamesThresher]

Take a few pictures about it and post it here.  :P

 

I'll be taking plenty of pictures (i'm documenting the whole build so i'll be doing this anyway). Not sure what time it'll be here yet but i'll get some pics up as soon as it arrives

[Bluejay0]

Pictures. Lots of them please.

[inastris]

How is the sound quality of the new supreme fx.

[JamesThresher]

Pictures. Lots of them please.

 

I'll post plenty Whats the best way to post loads of photo's on here? Attachments or link to an external site?

[Bluejay0]

I'll post plenty Whats the best way to post loads of photo's on here? Attachments or link to an external site?

Most people prefer externals. Imgur is the way to go.

[JamesThresher]

How is the sound quality of the new supreme fx.

 

I'll check this out, it'll be interesting to see actually as I've got an Essence STX to go in the build so I'm looking forward to seeing just how well they compare. I ordered the STX when I was originally looking at going for the Maximus VI Extreme.

[JamesThresher]

Most people prefer externals. Imgur is the way to go.

 

I've got a Flickr Pro account, will that do ok?

[Thunderjolt]

I'll check this out, it'll be interesting to see actually as I've got an Essence STX to go in the build so I'm looking forward to seeing just how well they compare. I ordered the STX when I was originally looking at going for the Maximus VI Extreme.

I'm really interested in this as well. I hope the supreme FX is actually good quality.

[Bluejay0]

I've got a Flickr Pro account, will that do ok?

Sure!

[TheGosuStandard]

I thought it would be 300-310.... why is it $340 >.< sad times.

[JamesThresher]

I thought it would be 300-310.... why is it $340 >.< sad times.

 

I know, I was expecting it to be around £220 in the UK but it ended up as £255.

 

I think the ROG boards are a bit overpriced for what you get these days, but I couldn't go with the gold colour scheme in the build I'm doing (And I like the ASUS boards)

[Bluejay0]

I know, I was expecting it to be around £220 in the UK but it ended up as £255.

 

I think the ROG boards are a bit overpriced for what you get these days, but I couldn't go with the gold colour scheme in the build I'm doing (And I like the ASUS boards)

 

JJ answered why the color scheme. Either way they look Horrid with normal builds. Unless it's in full black.

[Focux]

Thank me later.

 

http://forums.vr-zone.com/hardware-depot/2898853-first-looks-asus-maxmius-vi-formula.html

[Kirihuna]

I'm debating between the Maximus VI Formula or the Sabertooth.

[JamesThresher]

So the delivery man has turned up with some goodies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Bluejay0]

 

So the delivery man has turned up with some goodies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EHHRRMAAHHHGERRDD *splurgh&/*

[Focux]

i'm tempted as hell to get the VI Formula even tho i know there will be a new Formula in 2014. i run a V Extreme now..should i lolol(i know the ans is NO =P)

[inastris]

Oh and also, if you have a rather large cpu heat sink (similar to nh-d14) can you see if it will fit with the mobo waterblock on

[eshbop]

Definitely one sexy mobo.

 

I wish I had a need to upgrade, though they'll sell a ton of these and release something similar on future platforms for sure.

 

It's funny to think how motherboards have gone from green-PCB-ugly-things to this.

[JamesThresher]

i'm tempted as hell to get the VI Formula even tho i know there will be a new Formula in 2014. i run a V Extreme now..should i lolol(i know the ans is NO =P)

 

If you're on a V Extreme now then i'd wait for now

[JamesThresher]

Oh and also, if you have a rather large cpu heat sink (similar to nh-d14) can you see if it will fit with the mobo waterblock on

 

I'm just running the stock intel cooler at the moment as this will be getting a full custom water cooling loop, however looking at the stock cooler there could be clearance issues (the RAM is Corsair Vengeance Pro so it's also quite high)

 

[JamesThresher]

Definitely one sexy mobo.

 

I wish I had a need to upgrade, though they'll sell a ton of these and release something similar on future platforms for sure.

 

It's funny to think how motherboards have gone from green-PCB-ugly-things to this.

 

I have an ancient 486 board somewhere from my first ever build, perhaps I'll post some comparison pic's just to show how much things have changed

[JamesThresher]

How is the sound quality of the new supreme fx.

 

I've been doing some A/B tests today while i've been testing out some of the components i received and the results are interesting.

 

Firstly its worth remembering that any audio tests are very subjective. This was a fresh install of Windows 8 with both the SupremeFX and the Essence STX enabled at the same time with all default settings, no tweaks to equalizers or special modes were done. The audio sources i used were all lossless FLAC files and the earphones are JHAudio JH16Pro Custom IEM's (IMHO the best earphones anywhere, period).

 

The short answer is that now I've heard both the Essence STX and the new SupremeFX, I'd still thoroughly recommend that if you want good audio, go and get the Essence STX.

 

I've never been the best at describing these things, but the onboard sound is just washed out compared to the STX, the base response, mids and high's are just more alive on the STX than the SupremeFX. Both showed no background hiss at all (something that the JH16Pro's are quite sensitive to) so the 120db noise floor of the SupremeFX certainly seems to be doing the trick. But overall the STX is noticeably better.

 

Just be aware that your mileage may vary, personal preference, audio source and speaker/headphone/earphone setup all play a big part. But my preference is firmly with the STX.