So I’ve been tossing around the idea of giving our Crush build an upgrade to one of the new Core-X CPUs and sadly the Asus Rampage VI Apex doesn’t fit so I reached out to Asus to see if they have anything that might fit the bill in their X299 boards. They had the ROG Stix X299-XE Gaming and I figured I should get it in and see just how it compares to all of the other X299 boards we have had in. I knew it fits the dimensions needed for the Case Labs case but is it going to be what I need otherwise? Well, I’m going to take a closer look at its features and then test it to see how it performs. Read on if you are interested in finding out what it has to offer.
Product Name: Asus ROG Strix X299-XE Gaming
Review sample provided for review by: Asus
Written by: Wes Compton
Pictures by: Wes Compton
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Specifications |
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CPU |
Intel® Socket 2066 Core™ X-Series Processors |
Chipset |
Intel® X299 |
Memory |
Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core above) |
Multi-GPU Support |
Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ Technology Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology |
Expansion Slots |
44-Lane CPU- |
Storage |
Intel® Core™ X-Series Processors Family : |
LAN |
Intel® I219V Anti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst IV |
Wireless Data Network |
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
Bluetooth |
Bluetooth V4.2 |
Audio |
SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A |
USB Ports |
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller : |
ROG Exclusive Features |
ROG RAMCache II |
Special Features |
OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock II Technology |
Back I/O Ports |
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A + USB Type-CTM 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue) 2 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 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 v4.0/3.0+HS) |
Internal I/O Ports |
1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s) 1 x AAFP connector 2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) 1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x COM port(s) connector(s) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x M.2_FAN connector 1 x VROC_HW_Key 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 1 x AIO_PUMP connector 1 x W_PUMP+ connector 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 Front panel connector(s) 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector) 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x Power-on button(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 1 x CPU_OV jumper |
Accessories |
User's manual ASUS Q-Shield 1 x Vertical M.2 bracket set 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x Supporting DVD 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x MOS Cooling kit (fan bracket and 40mm x 40mm fan) 1 x ROG addressable LED strip (30cm) 1 x Strix door hanger 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M) 1 x Q-Connector 1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x M.2 screw kit (long screw and mount) 1 x Thermal sensor cable pack(s) 1 x Cable ties pack(s) ROG Fan Label 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm) 1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED 1 x 3D printing mount package |
BIOS |
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information |
Manageability |
WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE |
Support Disc |
Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) |
Operating System |
Windows® 10 64-bit |
Form Factor |
ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) |