ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Review

👤by David Mitchelson Comments 📅08-08-11
Packaging & First Look

The Extreme4 arrives with us in a striking box that has a metallic appearance. The front indicates all of the major technologies integrated on this motherboard whilst the back has a run-down of these features and technologies – giving you a little bit more detail.


The Extreme4 Gen3 packaging


Inside, we have the motherboard surrounded by foam for protection and the accessories in another box. Included within the accessories pack we have the following:

• User manual, Quick Start Guide, Driver CD
• Software: CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite
• 2x Molex to SATA adapters
• 4x SATA3 (6Gbps) cables
• 3.5mm Audio Cable
• SLI bridge
• IDE ribbon cable
• USB3.0 FP plate
• I/O motherboard panel


The accessories pack included with Extreme4 Gen3


Carefully removing the Extreme4 from its anti-static bag we are met with a motherboard of superb appearance. Those who have an affection for dark colour-schemes are going to love this board. The immediate and most striking elements of the Extreme4 are the gold solid CAPs that are positioned throughout the motherboard – though this is an offering placed in the mainstream segment its looks are certainly aggressive and from the outset its features are shaping up to be very promising.


An overview of the Extreme4 Gen3 – full of stealth and sleek


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