With new emerging technologies such as SATA 6.0Gb/s and USB 3.0 coming more into focus for consumers, we're seeing new AMD motherboards that are now implementing these new features. The ASUS Crosshair IV Formula is one such motherboard, though it also brings a host of additional innovations and value-added features that make for a very enticing product. Perhaps most important, however, is that the C4F is designed for hardcore use by demanding enthusiasts who want to extract the most out of their system.

Featuring the new AMD 890FX chipset, the ASUS Crosshair IV Formula looks to bring a litany of impressive features and performance to the Phenom faithful. Let's take a closer look at this new motherboard and see just what it can do on a flagship hex-core chip.

Thanks go to ASUS for supplying the review sample.

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