ASUS ROG Strix X99 Gaming
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Launch SRP S$599

ASUS ROG Strix X99 Gaming


8.5/10
Overall rating 8.5/10

The ASUS ROG Strix X99 Gaming is the first motherboard from ASUS to debut under the ROG Strix branding. It boasts a wide range of connectivity options and gaming-oriented features.

Performance:
9
Features:
8.5
Value:
8
THE GOOD
Striking looks and plenty of lighting customization options
Good overclocking performance
Supports MU-MIMO Wi-Fi
Well-designed BIOS is easy to navigate
THE BAD
No dual BIOS
Only one metal-reinforced PCIe slot

Product Specification

Processor Support and Chipset Type
  • Supports Intel Core i7 Processors in the LGA2011-3 package
  • Intel X99 Chipset
Memory
  • Quad Channel DDR4 memory technology
  • 8 x DIMM slots
  • DDR4 3333(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
  • Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
  • Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB
Storage
  • New Intel® Core™ i7 X-Series Processors :
  • 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only)
  • 1 x U.2 port, support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage
  • Intel® X99 chipset :
  • 1 x SATA Express port, Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
  • 8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
  • Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Recovery Technology
Audio
  • ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
  • - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
  • Audio Feature :
  • - SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
  • - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
  • - Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers
  • - Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
  • - Sonic Radar II
Video
  • Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ Technology
  • Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology
  • Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
  • Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology
Networking
  • Intel I218-V Gigabit LAN Controller
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
  • Supports MU-MIMO
FireWire (IEEE 1394) N.A.
Rear I/O
  • 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
  • 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  • 1 x USB 3.1 (red)Type-A
  • 1 x USB 3.1 (black)Type-C
  • 4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
  • 4 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback)
  • 5 x Audio jack(s)
  • 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
  • 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0
Internal Connectors
  • 1 x U.2 port
  • 1 x AAFP connector
  • 1 x Aura RGB Strip Header
  • 2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s)
  • 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
  • 1 x SATA Express connector: , Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
  • 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only)
  • 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  • 1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
  • 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
  • 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
  • 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  • 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 x EZ XMP switch
  • 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
  • 1 x DRCT header(s)
  • 1 x MemOK! button(s)
  • 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
  • 1 x CPU OV
  • 1 x Power-on button(s)
  • 1 x Reset button(s)
  • 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
  • 1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)
  • 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
  • 1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector
  • 1 x COM port header
  • 1 x High AMP Fan header (4-pin)
Expansion Slots
  • 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 ( x16, x16/x16, x8/x16/x8 mode with 40-LANE CPU; x16, x16/x8, x8/x8/x8 mode with 28-LANE CPU)
  • 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode)
  • 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Other Features
  • ROG RAMCache
  • Overwolf
  • GameFirst IV
  • ROG Aura
  • - Aura Lighting Control
  • - Aura RGB Strip Headers
  • USB BIOS Flashback
Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 30.5 x 24.4cm