Description

• Flawless audio that makes you part of the game

  ASUS A88X-GAMER explodes the myth that dedicated sound cards are always better, with integrated SupremeFX technology that achieves near-lossless audio quality with a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 115 dB - meaning you hear every sound detail.

• SupremeFX

  SupremeFX is an exclusive ASUS technology that's designed for one purpose - to deliver audio that's in a class of its own.

• Red-line shielding

  Horizontally separates SupremeFX audio components from the rest of the motherboard, effectively eliminating interference to ensure flawless sound quality

• 300O-headphone amplifier

  A88X-GAMER drives some of the very best headphones available - 300 O load impedance. A88X-GAMER assures you great compatibility and more impactful output than standard onboard audio hardware. You demand superb effects and superior surround sound for truly immersive gaming experiences, and A88X-GAMER delivers!

• EMI cover

  A carefully-engineered protective shield isolates the advanced audio chipset from electromagnetic interference (EMI), preserving the integrity of the audio signals.

• Premium ELNA audio capacitors

  Added to the mix to deliver a warmer, natural sound to complete the audio experience.

• Networking that just goes faster

  The difference between defeat and victory can be measured in milliseconds. That's why we've equipped A88X-GAMER with networking technology that puts your frags first!

• Intel Gigabit Ethernet

  Intel Gigabit Ethernet provides better Throughput with lower processing power for superior speed and we've added our own advances to ensure the best possible performance for gamers - in every game and on every battlefield.

• Gamer's Guardian for real-world protection

  While you protect your back in the game, A88X-GAMER protects all sides in the real world. Great motherboard design is all in the detail, which is why ASUS engineers kitted out A88X-GAMER with loads of brilliant protective features. Individually they're tough, together they're unstoppable.

• 10k black metallic capacitors

  Exceptionally high-quality Japanese-made (Nichicon GT series) solid-state capacitors offer 20%-greater temperature endurance and lifespans that are up to five times (5X) longer that generic equivalents.

• DIGI+ VRM

  A88X-GAMER DIGI+ VRM voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultra-smooth and ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times!

• DRAM overcurrent protection

  A88X-GAMER's connection ports and DRAM are protected against overcurrent and short-circuit damage by onboard resettable fuses, extending your motherboard's life.

• Stainless steel back I/O

  Crafted from chromium-plated, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, A88X-GAMER's input/output (I/O) panel is super-strong - and last up to three times (3X) longer than ordinary panels!

• ESD Guards

  With ASUS ESD Guards your A88X-GAMER is actively protected against sudden electrostatic discharge (ESD), meaning the components will last much longer - and you get protection that's up to twice as resilient as industry standards! ESD Guards include: keyboard and mouse connectors, D-Sub, USB 3/2.0 connectors, LAN port and audio connectors.

• Epic graphics support for epic gaming experiences

  A88X-GAMER is an epic motherboard, so you'd expect it to boast epic graphics support. From native next-generation 4K/UHD (ultra-high-definition) resolutions to support for multiple graphics cards (multi-GPU), A88X-GAMER is a visual master - so prepare to be stunned!

• 4K/UHD support

  Native support for 4K/UHD (ultra-high-definition) resolutions of up to 4096 x 2160 via HDMI or DisplayPort - that's four times the pixel count of 1080p (1920 x 1080), offering incredible visual clarity, detail, and realism.

• PCI Express 3.0 support

  The fastest graphics cards require the fastest interfaces, and A88X-GAMER has the very latest and fastest PCI Express 3.0 expansion slot (not to mention three PCI Express 2.0 and three PCI slots! ).

• Quad-GPU CrossFireX support

  The A88X platform lets you unleash full power of multi-GPU setups with optimized PCI Express allocation for visuals that never stutter!

• GPU Boost

  Exclusive ASUS GPU Boost technology lets you accelerate A88X-GAMER's integrated GPU (iGPU) for extreme graphics performance safely and easily via a user-friendly interface - it's a free iGPU level-up!

• AI Suite 3

  optimized performance, always!AI Suite 3 is an exclusive ASUS dashboard-style control panel that lets you fine-tune almost every aspect of your A88X-GAMER-based system for the best balance between performance, stability and efficiency - all via a simple and intuitive interface.

• Fan Xpert 2

  Put every fan in your system under Fan Xpert 2's comprehensive controls to create the perfect balance between great performance and peaceful operation.

• USB 3.0 Boost

  This great ASUS-exclusive technology accelerates the already-fast speed of USB 3.0, enabling transfer speeds that are up to 1.33 (1.33X) times faster than standard USB 3.0.

• Award-winning BIOS design

  A88X-GAMER is designed for speed and simplicity - a design ethic that extends right down into the motherboard's powerful and yet elegant UEFI BIOS.

• UEFI BIOS

  Your A88X-GAMER's UEFI BIOS includes both EZ Mode and Advanced Mode to suit your experience level and ambitions. In EZ Mode you can get set up very quickly, applying the date and time, fan profiles and Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory profiles. Switch to Advanced Mode to set up favorites and shortcuts, record and review recent changes with Last Modified or make notes in Quick Notes.

• CrashFree BIOS 3

  Never again worry about corrupted a BIOS, as CrashFree BIOS 3 lets you restore a PC to working order - even when it won't boot!

• EZ Flash 2

  Quickly update your BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. It only takes a few clicks, with no floppy disk or an OS-based flash utility.

• Be amazed by AMD

  A88X-Gamer builds on the latest AMD technologies to take full advantage of the newest PC innovations - so you enjoy faster and smoother frame rates every time you game!

• AMD A-series accelerated processor with AMD Radeon R-series graphics

  A88X-Gamer fully supports the latest AMD Socket FM2+ (Kaveri) accelerated-processing units (APUs) with AMD Radeon R-series graphics, and retains compatibility with AMD Socket FM2 (Richland and Trinity) APUs. AMD Socket FM2+ APUs support Microsoft DirectX 11.1 for incredibly fast and smooth graphics, native PCI Express 3.0 for full-speed expansion and 4K/UHD resolutions via HDMI and Display Port connections. Adding model name.

• AMD A88X FCH (Bolton D4)

  The AMD A88X FCH (Bolton D4) chipset supports data-transfer speeds of up to 5GT/s and PCI Express 3.0 graphics. It also natively supports eight SATA 6Gbit/s connectors and four USB 3.0 ports.

• AMD Radeon Dual Graphics technology

  AMD Radeon Dual Graphics is an exclusive technology available only on AMD platforms. A88X-Gamer enables AMD APUs and selected AMD Radeon HD 6000-series graphics cards to work together to deliver unrivalled 3D-gaming graphics quality and performance - making your gaming experiences better than ever before!

• AMD Eyefinity technology

  Exciting AMD Eyefinity technology broadens your gaming landscape to expand the playing field across up to six independent displays for panoramic views and ultra-immersive gameplay!

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