ASUS ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming Motherboard Review

Introduction

ASUS ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming

The latest X299 chipset motherboards are finally here, bringing with them support for the latest Intel Skylake-X processors! Of course, this means the latest 10-core i9-7900X (review) is supported, as well as the upcoming models with even more cores.

The X299-E Gaming motherboard from ASUS is a high-end gaming motherboard, priced at around £300. That’s not cheap, but it’s about mid-range for the current crop of X299 boards that run up to £500 for the enthusiast models. Of course, it’s not exactly spartan on features at this price range, and you’ll find robust overclocking, RGB lighting, M.2 storage, and a whole lot more.

What Asus has to Say

“ROG Strix X299-E Gaming is loaded with powerful tuning, overclocking, cooling and personalization innovations to make your next build as agile as your ambitions. We’ve channeled ROG engineering ingenuity into Strix X299-E Gaming to create a standout ATX motherboard that’s tricked out with superior SupremeFX audio for deeper in-game immersion, Aura Sync lighting with an all-new addressable-RGB-strip header to unleash infinite illumination possibilities, and special mounts that make it easy to create your own 3D-printed upgrades. Infused with the essential gaming spirit that is ROG, Strix X299-E Gaming is hungry for high-performance Intel® Core™ X Series processors — and ready to satisfy your desire for X299.” – ASUS

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ASUS ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming

• Intel® Core™ X Series processor family: Ready for the latest LGA 2066 socket CPUs.
• Synchronize RGB lighting with a vast portfolio of Aura Sync capable PC gear – now with support for addressable light strips.
• Onboard M.2 Heatsink: Cools your M.2 drive, delivering consistent storage performance and enhanced reliability.
  5-Way Optimization: Automated system-wide tuning, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailor made for your rig.
• SupremeFX S1220A teamed with Sonic Studio III, cast an aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action.
• Dual M.2 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C™ connectors.
• Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard GameFirst and 2×2 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO support.
• ASUS SafeSlot and premium components for maximum durability.

View the complete specifications here.

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