The ASRock Z68 EXTREME7 GEN3 is the ultimate Z68 platform which supports the next-gen PCI-E 3.0, offering more bandwidth to enable faster communication between components inside a system. Coming with NF200 chip and 5 x PCI Express x16 slots, the Z68 EXTREME7 GEN3 supports NVIDIA 3-way SLI and AMD 3-way CrossFireX to multiply your graphics performance. With PLX PEX8608 chip embedded, the Z68 EXTREME7 GEN3 ensures all PCI-E devices work at proper speed simultaneously.
Manage your priorities of internet applications with the XFast LAN tool and boost your USB performance with the XFast USB technology. With the superb XFast Charger USB port, you can charge your mobile devices via PC quickly. The advanced V8 + 4 Digi Power Phase design, premium Gold Caps and 100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors provide top quality, extreme performance and ultimate stability. This PCIE Gen3 board also offers native SATA 6Gb/s and 6x USB 3.0 connectivity, as well as ASRock’s latest innovations like Graphical UEFI and ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). It’s time for GEN 3.
Next-gen PCI-E 3.0 SupportBy adapting PCI-E 3.0 quick switch IC onboard, the ASRock Z68 EXTREME7 GEN3 can support the next-generation PCI-E 3.0! PCI Express 3.0 can maximize the bandwidth for the next-gen PCI Express 3.0 VGA cards, provide ultimate graphics performance. (Note: To run the PCI Express 3.0 slots in Gen 3 speed, CPU supporting PCI Express 3.0 is required. If you install the Sandy Bridge CPU, the PCI Express 3.0 slots will run only at Gen2 speed.)
XFast LAN TechnologyASRock XFast LAN is a smart productivity tool to help you manage your priorities of internet applications, simplify your digital life and accomplish more. The innovative features include: Internet Application Prioritization, Lower Latency in Game, Traffic Shaping and Real-Time Analysis of Your Data. It's the smartest way to control your web programs.
ASRock XFast ChargerXFast Charger is the best and fastest technology to charge your mobile devices via PC. With the superb XFast Charger USB port, you are assured to enjoy the quick charging experience anytime. In addition to Apple devices, it is also capable of Charging the BC 1.1 standard smart devices.
ASRock XFast USB Technology - Faster Than Your Imagination!ASRock XFast USB Technology redefines the new standard in high performance computing. Proving once again to be the pioneer in motherboard industry, ASRock XFast USB Series Motherboards integrate with the latest XFast USB Technology which delivers the world's fastest USB data transfer speed. The ASRock XFast USB technology can even boost USB 3.0 performance up to 302.99%!
PLX PEX8608 Chip OnboardASRock Z68 EXTREME7 GEN3 breaks the limitation and offers sufficient PCI-E lanes solution by embedding PLX PEX8608 chip onboard. With PLX PEX8608 chip, it generates more PCI-E lanes for PCI-E devices, so that all PCI-E devices are able to work at the proper speed simultaneously!
NVIDIA NF200 Chip OnboardAnd the onboard NVIDIA NF200 chip generates more PCI-E lanes for you! The ASRock Z68 EXTREME7 GEN3 provides leading-edge graphics performance and flexibility with support for NVIDIA 3-way SLI and AMD 3-way CrossFireX on demand. With this chip onboard, ASRock motherboard is capable of running dual VGA cards at PCI-E x16 / x16 mode and three VGA cards at x16 / x8 / x8 mode to get maximum graphics performance.