we were able to take the ASUS ROG Matrix 7970 Platinum up from its default max boost frequency of 1.1GHz to just shy of 1.3GHz with perfect stability. The ASUS ROG Matrix 7970 Platinum's temperatures were vastly superior to the reference card. We should also point out that the ASUS card's large cooler and 100mm fans are also quieter than reference models. …Put it all together and you end up with one heck of an impressive piece of PC hardware. …ASUS' did a killer job with this one. more

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we were able to take the ASUS ROG Matrix 7970 Platinum up from its default max boost frequency of 1.1GHz to just shy of 1.3GHz with perfect stability. The ASUS ROG Matrix 7970 Platinum's temperatures were vastly superior to the reference card. We should also point out that the ASUS card's large cooler and 100mm fans are also quieter than reference models. …Put it all together and you end up with one heck of an impressive piece of PC hardware. …ASUS' did a killer job with this one. more

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the ASUS M5A99FX R2.0 performed as expected, and was easily pushed to a stable 5GHz… The layout is well thought out and there are no obstructions… ASUS' UEFI has been very solid ever since it was first introduced and remains very user friendly and easy to navigate. Free software has come a long way and the ones provided with the AI Suite II software are far from worthless, in fact, they add considerable value on top of the hardware-based features. Overall, the ASUS M5A99FX Pro R2.0 sets the standard for just how capable a mainstream priced motherboard should be… more

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The DirectCU II design is not only effective but a damn good performer hands down. After seeing this card walk all over the reference GTX 680, we have to ask ourselves how this is possible. The answer: high clock speeds mixed with top level performance and a great build quality. All in all, the card bleeds excellence… The ASUS GeForce GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP edition card is fast, quiet, and cool. To top it off, it outperforms the GTX 680, and is also much cheaper. For these considerations it earns the Bjorn3D Golden Bear Award. more

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For this sample we got the GTX680 DCII TOP to just over 1370 MHz at 1372 with full stability… The card has many cool factor points such as a massive cooler capable of keeping excellent overclocks within reasonable temps with little to no increase in temps. The fans are quiet even when pushed hard which is a very nice plus… ASUS has been on a roll lately and the GTX 680 DirectCU II TOP is keeping the ball rolling with amazing performance, a nice price and a full feature set that is hard to beat. more

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The ASUS P8Z77-I Deluxe is awesome! I never had any trouble with it and even the small form factor wasn't too much of an issue during my testing. I enjoyed working with this board. I simply can't say enough good things about it. The stability, the feature set, and most importantly, the performance were all there. I'm going to make the ASUS P8Z77-I Deluxe the heart of my own small form factor build. The ASUS P8Z77-I Deluxe Mini-ITX board is easily one of the best motherboards we have encountered in the Intel Z77 products we have been exposed to. more

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The Super Alloy Power design and back-to-back Capacitors mean better efficiency, more reliable power delivery, and longer lifetimes. The DirectCU II cooler ensures low temperatures …which almost made the thermal profile an afterthought. Ontop of that, even at load, the fan only peaked at 60%, and was essentially inaudible… Factoring in ASUS' industry-leading stance in the GPU market, their customer support, the fantastic DirectCU II cooling system, and their exclusive non-reference features (especially Super Alloy Power), their GTX 560 Ti DCUII graphics cards are our "cards to get" if you're in the market for a shiny new GTX 560 Ti. more

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The ASUS F1A75-V EVO is one of the rare boards that actually respects the AMD APU platform. There are no cut corners, no shortage of features, and no loss of quality at any level of its build. Ultimately the ASUS F1A75-V EVO is the complete package from the AMD Lynx platform. No other FM1 motherboard on the market can claim to have something the F1 A75-V EVO does not ...it's clearly the best FM1 A75 based motherboard we've come across, earning it a rare Editors' Choice Award. more

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The Asus card, no doubt tanks to its huge cooler and custom power delivery circuitry (and a bit of luck) hit the highest GPU clock… If you want what is arguably the fastest single-GPU powered graphics card on the market, by all means grab the Asus card—it's a beast. more

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...All in all I was very impressed with the P8Z77-V Premium. ...ASUS did an outstanding job and this board certainly justifies the "Premium" name. Perhaps better than any such board ASUS has made in the past. The ASUS P8Z77-V Premium proved to be one hell of a motherboard. Not to sound cliché, but it comes equipped with everything but the kitchen sink. For the enthusiast power user that requires a huge feature set, it is hard to argue against the P8Z77-V Premium. more

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The ASUS GTX 670 DirectCu II TOP is one of the few cards on the market that offers something for everyone. It should be appealing to those who want top-tier performance without stepping up to a pricy GTX 680, there are enough features to keep overclockers content for weeks on end and silent PC enthusiasts will fall in love with its low acoustical footprint. …for a GTX 670, this card is one hell of a performer. …ASUS has a winner on their hands and they deserve credit for pushing the boundaries of GTX 670 performance. more

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put simply the Asus ROG Rampage IV Gene is an excellent product... …Asus' new focus on features that matter at each price point has filled this board with a nice array of items that will fit the gamer and enthusiast. ...you have an excellent ...UEFI with their Digi+ power controls and more overclocking options that most people will know what to do with. …We were very impressed with its performance The Asus Rampage IV Gene is one solid little board and one that you should consider even if you are not looking for a MicroATX motherboard. more

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put simply the Asus ROG Rampage IV Gene is an excellent product... …Asus' new focus on features that matter at each price point has filled this board with a nice array of items that will fit the gamer and enthusiast. ...you have an excellent ...UEFI with their Digi+ power controls and more overclocking options that most people will know what to do with. …We were very impressed with its performance The Asus Rampage IV Gene is one solid little board and one that you should consider even if you are not looking for a MicroATX motherboard. more

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ASUS brings a bit to the table with the E45M1-I by offering built in connectivity and some excellent software solutions to take advantage of the rapidly evolving integration of life and technology. …Due to the lack of direct competition in this market segment and its ability to fulfill its designed tasks flawlessly, the value added features and excellent software, Gold is the only real outcome here. more

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ASUS' GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP coup de grâce. It truly is a thing of beauty. Built like it can withstand Armageddon, with great looks to boot. Wow. That was my reaction when graphing the results above. There is literally nothing to dislike about this card. It runs cool, it sips power, and it does both with extremely impressive results. With the quality of this card's engineering, its quiet -and effective- cooling solution, and its stellar performance it is well worth the price premium. Without a doubt, the ASUS GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP deserves to be Overclockers Approved. more

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The ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS shows a lot of promise. … looking for a powerful workstation …with the possibility to use the board as a remotely managed server later (with the iKVM option and the onboard 14 SATA ports) the ASUS Z9PE-D8 makes a compelling case since whoever is purchasing a system based on this board will want to retain value from the system for some time to come. The ASUS Z9PE-D8 is a great board that worked flawlessly… ...If you are in the market for a high-end workstation motherboard with lots of features, this is certainly a board to consider. more

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The ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS shows a lot of promise. … looking for a powerful workstation …with the possibility to use the board as a remotely managed server later (with the iKVM option and the onboard 14 SATA ports) the ASUS Z9PE-D8 makes a compelling case since whoever is purchasing a system based on this board will want to retain value from the system for some time to come. The ASUS Z9PE-D8 is a great board that worked flawlessly… ...If you are in the market for a high-end workstation motherboard with lots of features, this is certainly a board to consider. more

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with the ASUS P8Z77WS you get both the stability you need in addition to the features you really want. the ASUS P8Z77WS Motherboard is packed with features that make it a suitable candidate for those looking for a motherboard to do music recording, video editing, large rendering projects or just do a lot of things at once and cannot afford to waste time with system lags or failures the WS is solid contender for your choice of motherboard. …if you want the absolute best with a no sacrifice attitude then the ASUS P8Z77WS is just what the doctored ordered. more

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with the ASUS P8Z77WS you get both the stability you need in addition to the features you really want. the ASUS P8Z77WS Motherboard is packed with features that make it a suitable candidate for those looking for a motherboard to do music recording, video editing, large rendering projects or just do a lot of things at once and cannot afford to waste time with system lags or failures the WS is solid contender for your choice of motherboard. …if you want the absolute best with a no sacrifice attitude then the ASUS P8Z77WS is just what the doctored ordered. more

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this card is definitely a winner when it comes to price vs. performance. If you budget does not include a $399 card like the GTX 670, your pocket and gaming experience would be happy with the $280 spent on this one. ...This card offers one of the best coolers on the market coming out of the box. more

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