Asus is releasing two new ROG and Prime X399 motherboards for AMD’s Threadripper processors. The pair of SocketTR4 – one Republic of Gamers (ROG) and one Prime board – are built for “power users, gaming enthusiasts and prosumers”. Indeed, the ROG Zenith Extreme and Prime X399-A both feature:
- 4x PCIe x16 slots
- However, only the ROG Zenith Extreme provides space for multiple GPUs.
- One-touch intelligent overclocking
- Refined cooling control
- Advanced connectivity
- RGB LEDs
ROG Zenith Extreme
Asus Prime X399-A
X399 Motherboards – Asus Says
“Built for power users, gaming enthusiasts and prosumers, the new lineup of Republic of Gamers (ROG) and ASUS X399 motherboards represent the culmination of decades of experience refining all aspects of motherboard technology.
All our X399 boards share core DNA that includes one-touch intelligent overclocking, refined cooling control, advanced connectivity and improved RGB lighting. Yet they each have their own distinct flavor as well. The ROG Zenith Extreme brings Threadripper into the world of premium dream PCs with provisions for custom liquid cooling and 10Gbps networking. And then there’s the Prime X399-A and its well-rounded foundation channeling the professional side of the platform’s prodigious power.”
Pricing and Availability
The ROG Zenith Extreme and Asus Prime X399-A launch on 10th August. However, pricing is unknown.
