Asus ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming

Third Party Review

Author: Momnaa Ikram

Moving on to the ASUS ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming, which is officially the only TRX40 model with a gaming tag line inside its model name. With high-performance, high speed and excellent audio, this motherboard is amongst the best ones in the market. The ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming is an ATX-sized gaming motherboard with many features present on most HEDT boards, making it a good all-rounder.

Features - What Sets It Apart

With up to three USB 3.2 Gen 2 and M.2 SSDs, it’s ready for the latest AMD RyzenTM ThreadripperTM series processors to enhance speed and connection.

• Unparalleled customization: RGB lighting and OLED from Aura Sync, featuring RGB Gen 2 connections and RGB headers.
• Optimal Power Solution: To handle multi-core CPUs, there are 16 power stages with powerful capacitors, and top-notch chokes.
• Comprehensive cooling: Active cooling VRM with a water pump+ header and onboard dual M. Stacked-fin heatsink, Chipset heatsink, and Active cooling VRM with a water pump+ header and onboard dual M.2 heatsinks.
• Gaming connectivity: Three M.2 ports, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, and Type-C front-panel connector
• Gaming networking: Intel® Gigabit Ethernet and 2.5Gbps LAN with ASUS LANGuard and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), as well as GameFirst V and MU-MIMO gateway teaming.
• Audio for gaming: Sonic Studio III, DTS® Sound Unbound, and SupremeFX S1220 provide high-fidelity audio to immerse you in action.
• Easy DIY: For a more pleasant construction experience, ASUS offers BIOS FlashBackTM, ASUS Node connector, ROG-patented pre-mounted I/O shield, ASUS SafeSlot, and Flexkey.

Who Should Be Interested In This Board?

Despite the title, this isn’t a gaming board; instead, it is for enthusiasts who use their system to perform more power-intensive tasks. A sixteen-stage VRM solution is included, as well as a Realtek 2.5 GB NIC and triple PCIe Gen 4 x4 M.2 ports with a total capacity of 960A.

What Should Users Be Aware Of?

Pros:

• Looks fantastic
• On the heatsink, there are some lovely RGB lights.
• The board is packaged in a stylish black-red cardboard box that includes the model number, a picture of the board, and information on the board’s enabling technologies and capabilities.
• VRM design with high performance
• OLED LiveDash
• Overclocking Made Simple
• Options for good network connectivity

Cons:

• The RAM DIMM slots have become too close to the CPU socket because of the board size, making it difficult to add large CPU Air coolers.
• The CMOS battery is hidden. After 2-3 years, a simple CMOS battery replacement will significantly inconvenience the user.

Conclusion

The ASUS ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming motherboard is decent and well-designed for conventional new 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper series processors. Built with a splendid, highly efficient VRM design, we have been able to overclock easily while maintaining super stability. Its stable BIOS and high-performance power supply design make it a popular choice.