Asus has unveiled its first “TUF” (The Ultimate Force) motherboard – the Sabertooth 55i- that is equipped with the new CeraM!X heatsink which delivers cooling to active components and uncompromising system stability. As optimal memory operation relies on good cooling, the Sabertooth 55i motherboard includes the CoolMem! Fan Frame that encloses most standard 40mm or 50mm computer fans and fits them directly over the memory module.

The Sabertooth 55i motherboard delivers E.S.P. (Efficient Switching Power) to all major components. Besides delivering efficient power to the CPU and memory, the power design also applies the same level of efficient power to the PCIex16 expansion slots and IC.

Its specifications are:
CPU: LGA1156 socket for Intel Core  i7/Core i5 Processors
Chipset: Intel P55 Express, Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology
Memory:4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000/1800/1600/1333/1066MHz
Expansion slots :2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode)
                           3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 (2.5GT/s)
                           2 x PCI
Multi-GPU: Supports both NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology and ATI Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology
Storage: Intel P55 Express Chipset
               6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (black)
               Intel Matrix Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10
Lan: Realtek 8112L PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2
Audio: IA VT2020 10-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
USB/IEEE1394a:14 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at back panel)
                          VIA 6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports

Form Factor: ATX Form Factor, 12 inches x 9.6 inches ( 30.5cm x 24.4cm)
The price of the motherboard is Rs. 17,700 excluding taxes.