ASUS Maximus III GENE – Intel P55 mATX Gaming Motherboard (LGA 1156)
The ASUS Maximus III GENE is a compact yet powerful micro-ATX motherboard built on the Intel P55 chipset, designed to support Intel’s LGA 1156 CPUs (Core i7, i5, i3 series). Part of the ROG (Republic of Gamers) lineup, it delivers premium gaming features including Quad-GPU CrossFireX & SLI support, robust power delivery, and advanced tuning options.
Perfect for gamers and enthusiasts looking to build a high-performance, small-form-factor PC without compromising on features.
Key Features:
✅ LGA 1156 Socket – Supports Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron processors
✅ Intel P55 Chipset – Offers solid performance and features
✅ Quad CrossFireX & Quad SLI Support – For multi-GPU setups
✅ Quad -Channel DDR3 Memory Support – Up to 16GB
✅ Micro-ATX Form Factor – Fits in smaller cases
✅ ROG Features – MemOK!, CPU Level Up, GameFirst, and more
✅ Gigabit Ethernet LAN – Fast and stable network performance
✅ High-Quality Audio – SupremeFX X-Fi 24-bit HD audio for immersive sound
Specifications:
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CPU Support: Intel LGA1156 (Core i7/i5/i3)
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Chipset: Intel P55
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Form Factor: Micro-ATX
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Memory: 4 x DDR3 DIMM, up to 16GB, 2133(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz
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Expansion Slots:
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2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
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1 x PCIe x4
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1 x PCI
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Storage: 6 x SATA 3Gb/s
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Audio: SupremeFX X-Fi 8-channel HD audio
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LAN: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet (Marvell 8056)
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USB: 10 x USB 2.0 ports
Ideal For:
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Hardcore gamers building compact rigs
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Multi-GPU gaming setups
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ROG fans and overclockers
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Retro gaming PC builds (with LGA1156 CPUs and DDR3 RAM)

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