ASUS ROG Rampage Formula X48 LGA 775 Motherboard - BOXED - Rev 1.00G - TESTED
Bottom line: The ASUS ROG Rampage Formula X48 LGA 775 Motherboard is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
What’s Included (The ROG Accessory Kit) Motherboard: ASUS Rampage Formula Rev. 1.00G. Cables: Original red SATA cables, IDE/Floppy ribbon cables (still in ASUS sleeves). The board remains stable and successfully enters BIOS (see gallery for BIOS screenshots).
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored ASUS ROG Rampage Formula X48 LGA 775 Motherboard using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. ASUS's retro motherboards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro motherboards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| chipset | Intel X48 |
|---|---|
| memory_type | DDR2 |
| form_factor_size | ATX |
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