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ASRock X99 Extreme6
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ASRock X99 Extreme6

10 Nov 2014
8.5/10
Overall rating 8.5/10

The ASRock X99 Extreme6 boasts of high quality build components on top of its support for Intel Core i7 and Xeon LGA2011-v3 CPUs. It also supports overclocked DDR4 memory modules!

Tags: asrock, haswell-e, intel x99
Performance:
8.5
Features:
7.5
Value:
8.5
THE GOOD
ECC DDR4 DRAM support, up to 128GB
Excellent automated OC performance
Ultra M.2 socket with support for M.2 SATA and PCIe devices
THE BAD
Lack of SATA Express support
Accessory bundle can be better

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 3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(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
  • 10 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
  • 1 x eSATA connector
  • 1 x M.2 socket 3
Audio
  • Realtek ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
  • Supports : Purity Sound 2
  • Audio Feature :
  • DTS Connect
  • Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
  • 115dB SNR DAC with differential amplifier
  • TI NE5532 premium headset amplifier
  • cap less Direct Drive technology
  • EMI shielding cover
  • PCB isolate shielding
Video
  • Supports NVIDIA 3-way/Quad-GPU SLI Technology
  • Supports AMD 3-way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology
Networking
  • Intel I218-V Gigabit LAN Controller
  • Qualcomm Atheros AR8171 Gigabit LAN Controller
FireWire (IEEE 1394) N.A.
Rear I/O
  • 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
  • 2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  • 6 x USB 3.0
  • 2 x USB 2.0
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
  • 6 x Audio jack(s)
  • 1 x Clear CMOS switch
Internal Connectors
  • 1 x COM Port Header
  • 1 x TPM Header
  • 1 x Power LED Header
  • 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin)
  • 3 x Chassis Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
  • 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-pin)
  • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
  • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
  • 1 x HDD Saver Connector
  • 1 x PCIe Power Connector
  • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
  • 1 x Thunderbolt™ AIC Connector
  • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))
  • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 2.0
  • 2 x USB 3.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))
Expansion Slots
  • 40-Lane CPU:
  • 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8) *1
  • 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
  • 1 x mini-PCIe
  • 28-Lane CPU:
  • 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x8, x16/x8/x4) *2
  • 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
  • 1 x mini-PCIe
  • *1: The PCIE5 shares bandwidth with M.2 x4. If M2 PCIe module is installed, PCIE5 will be disabled.
  • *2: If a 28-lane CPU is installed, NVIDIA 3-way SLI isn't supported.
Other Features
  • ASRock Super Alloy
  • - XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsink
  • - Premium 60A Power Choke
  • - Premium Memory Alloy Choke (Reduces 70% core loss compared to iron powder choke)
  • - Ultra Dual-N MOSFET (UDM)
  • - Nichicon 12K Platinum Caps (100% Japan made high quality conductive polymer capacitors)
  • - Sapphire Black PCB
  • ASRock Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3)
  • ASRock HDD Saver Technology
  • ASRock Full Spike Protection
  • ASRock Cloud
  • ASRock APP Shop
Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 30.5 x 24.4cm

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