vegettoxp Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Hey Guys, I think I finally made up my mind on which MB to get for my next system that I am working on. Just like the title says, "The Asus Maximus Formula (Special Edition)." I went with the DDR2 version because DDR3 is really EXPENSIVE and also Intel plans to introduce a new socket at the end of next year, so I will get a new board with DDR3 support. So ya, I am gona go with The Asus Maximus Formula (Special Edition).My question to you guys that, what if I don't plan to Do Water-Cooling? Should I still get this board. I know it's Water-Cool Ready, but I don't plan to do Water-Cooling. So the question is that "Can I still use this board without Water-Cooling?" If you guys can comment on this, it would really help me out. I just wanted to be sure before I get this Board. So if you can, Please Comment On This!THX, P.S. Fusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC_LOAD_LETTER Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 I looked these boards up cause I decided my next system is gonna be a quad core but I cant buy this board.*I think i can answer your question on what if you don't want to watercoolThe Maximus Formula SE:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16813131221Non SE board -same specs not water cooling:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16813131227*The board looks awesome but the name just sounds stupid -Motherboard names are supposed to be like license plate numbers. they have to meet at least 2 of these conditions:1 to 3 letters followed by 1 to 3 numberscan be optionally suffixed with 1 modifier such as SE, LE, Deluxe, Ultra, X, XR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puntoMX Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Yes you can buy the SE version without dropping in water, but why buy it now and not in 1 month when the real new chipset is lounged? Remember the X38 was released really late so the X48 is already waiting and will be released next month. Fusion Block SystemH2O ready: The next step in thermal solution. The Fusion Block System is a more efficient thermal solution compared to competing followers with complicated looks. It is a hybrid thermal design that combines the ROG´s renowned heatpipe design with the additional ability to connect to a water cooling system. By taking the entire integrated solution into design considerations, the user can enjoy exceptional thermal improvement to north bridge and south bridge with a single connection. The Fusion Block System is the most versatile, efficient, and the most advanced thermal system there is on a motherboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegettoxp Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 If the X48 is released soon, then I don't mind waiting, but to be truthful, I really haven't heard anything BIG about X48, besides it OFFICIALLY supporting 1600FSB, DDR3 and whatever I am forgetting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegettoxp Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 I also wanted to ask you guys on the Asus Maximus Formula SE MB, Can I remove the heatsinks. The reason for that is, I want to put my own thermal paste and I might just put Chipset Fans on the North and South Bridge. Keeping the SYSTEM COOL is my main thing. The only thing that I plan to OC right now would be the Processor. That why I bought the Stacker 830 for the system that I am building. So if you guys can comment on this please. Thx for all the help guys!P.S. Fusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegettoxp Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 Hey Guys, just wanted to give you an update. I ordered the Asus Maximus Formula SE this morning and it should me here in couple of days. I am glad that I finally ordered it. Because after reading bit-tech quick preview of X48 Chipset, my opinion on X48 is that, it's not worth the wait. Stick with X38. My Grand Total for the MB is $280.49. Once again thx for all the help guys!P.S. Fusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripken204 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 ya you can remove the heatsinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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