Motherboard - Intel X299
The motherboard is responsible for controlling everything in a computer. A high quality motherbard is the foundation of building a good PC, start off with something below par and your CPU, RAM, graphics card and other devices will bottleneck and you will find you will not be getting full performance.
Each motherboard we use in our computers are all of the upmost highest quality. We have tested hundreds of them to make sure what we choose is the right choice for your PC the result is not only a great foundation for a PC but gives superb performance, lastability and are future proof for upgrades later down the line.
These X299 chipset motherboards support the flagship Intel X Series Processors
Asus TUF X299 MARK 2
TUF X299 Mark 2 is the durable ATX motherboard made for enthusiasts, modders and gamers who demand reliable performance day in, day out. It's engineered with Industry-leading cooling controls and temperature monitoring, enabling you to build a system that's efficiently cooled and supremely stable. Some of the world's most respected independent testing laboratories have certified TUF components as fit for military use. Every board is subjected to rigorous testing and validation procedures, including warp and drop tests — so you know that TUF X299 Mark 2 will stand up to whatever you throw at it. In fact, we're so confident of the reliability and durability of our products that each and every TUF motherboard is backed by a five-year warranty!
| Integrated Features |
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| Socket Type | Intel LGA2066 |
| Chipset | Intel X299 |
| Socket Type | Intel LGA2066 |
| CPU Support | Intel® Socket 2066 Core™ X-Series Processors |
| Max Supported RAM | 128GB DDR4 |
| RAM Technology | Quad Channel DDR4 |
| Expansion Slots | 44-Lane CPU - 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8), 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 (max at x2 mode) *1, 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 28-Lane CPU- 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x8), 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 (max at x2 mode) *1, 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 |
| Rear Ports | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s), 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s), 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A, 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x Optical S/PDIF out, 5 x Audio jack(s) |
| Internal I/O connectors | 1 x AAFP connector, 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors, 1 x USB 2.0 connector, 2 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, 1 x COM port connector, 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors, 1 x M.2_FAN connector, 1 x VROC_HW_Key, 1 x CPU Fan connector, 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector, 2 x Chassis |
Asus ROG Strix X299-E Gaming
ROG Strix X299-E Gaming is loaded with powerful tuning, overclocking, cooling and personalisation 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.
| Integrated Features |
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| Multi GPU Support | AMD 3-Way CrossFireX, NVIDIA 3-Way SLI |
| Socket Type | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Chipset | Intel X299 |
| Socket Type | Intel Socket 2066 |
| CPU Support | Skylake-X, Kaby Lake-X |
| Max Supported RAM | 128GB |
| RAM Technology | DDR4 (Quad Channel) |
| Expansion Slots | 44-Lane CPU - 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8), 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 (max at x2 mode) *1, 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 28-Lane CPU- 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x8), 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 (max at x2 mode) *1, 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 |
| Rear Ports | 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue), 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS), 5 x Audio jack(s), 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s), 1 x Optical S/PDIF out, 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A + USB Type-C, 2 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switc |
| Internal I/O connectors | 1 x Clear CMOS jumper, 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector, 1 x W_PUMP+ connector, 1 x AIO_PUMP connector, 1 x Front panel connector, 1 x VROC_HW_Key, 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector, 1 x CPU_OV jumper, 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector, 2 x M.2 Socket , 1 |
Asus X299 ROG Rampage VI Extreme
Cutting-edge specifications, intelligent cooling, and carefully crafted aesthetics: The Rampage VI Extreme artfully tames Intel's X299 platform to deliver beastly performance and redefines what it takes to be a flagship motherboard.
| Integrated Features |
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| Multi GPU Support | AMD 4-Way CrossFireX, NVIDIA 4-Way SLI |
| Socket Type | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Chipset | Intel® X299 |
| Socket Type | Intel Socket 2066 |
| CPU Support | Skylake-X, Kaby Lake-X |
| Max Supported RAM | 128GB |
| RAM Technology | DDR4 (Quad Channel) |
| Expansion Slots | 44-Lane CPU - 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8), 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 (max at x2 mode) *1, 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 28-Lane CPU- 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x8), 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 (max at x2 mode) *1, 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 |
| Rear Ports | 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s), 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2, 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 1 x Optical S/PDIF out, 1 x Clear CMOS button(s), 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s), 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac+ WiGig 802.11ad and Bluetooth v4.1), 5 x LED-illuminated a |
| Internal I/O connectors | 2 x W_PUMP connectors, 1 x WB_SENSOR, 1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header, 1 x U.2 port, 1 x Aura RGB Strip Headers, 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors, 1 x USB 2.0 connector, 1 x M.2 Socket, 1 x TPM connector, 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors, 1 x VROC_HW_Key, 1 x CPU |
