Asus ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING

Third Party Review

Author: Momnaa Ikram

The ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING, which supports 7th generation Intel Core X-Series processors, delivers next-generation gaming performance and personalization. With 3D printing mounts, AURA Sync RGB lighting, and 5-Way Optimization, you can get full customization and calibration. Maximum communication rates are provided by front panel USB 3.1, onboard 802.11AC Wifi, and Dual M.2.

Features - What Sets It Apart?

• The Intel® CoreTM X Series processor family includes the following processors: The latest LGA 2066 socket CPUs are supported.
• Synchronize RGB lights: These come with a wide range of Aura Sync-compatible PC hardware, including addressable light strips.
• Onboard M.2 Heatsink: It improves dependability, maintains storage performance, and keeps your M.2 drive cool.
• 5-Way Optimization: Automated system-wide optimization, with custom cooling and overclocking profiles for your system. Our proprietary technology optimizes critical parts of your system in real-time, resulting in daily energy savings, superior CPU performance, ultra-stable digital power, networking and audio settings matched to the programs you use, and cool and silent fans.
• Gaming audio: Sonic Studio III collaborated with SupremeFX S1220A to create a soundscape that immerses you in action.
• Connectivity in gaming: Type-CTM and Type-ATM USB 3.1 Gen 2 connections, as well as Dual M.2.
• Networking in gaming: LANGuard GameFirst, 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and Intel Gigabit Ethernet with MU-MIMO capability.
• Durability in gaming: For optimal longevity, ASUS SafeSlot and premium components are used.

Who Should Be Interested In This Board?

The ROG Strix X299-E Gaming is a ROG motherboard designed specifically for gamers. Despite a few small flaws, we believe it provides an excellent foundation for a Core X-Series gaming PC. Sure, mounting a storage device parallel to the board is a unique design choice, but some people see it as a cost-effective way to squeeze more functionality into the PCB.

What Should Users Be Aware Of?

Pros:

• PCI Express slots with steel bracing.
• M.2 connectors on both ends.
• Type-C USB 3.1 Gen 2
• Aura Sync-enabled ROG LED.
• There are multiple fan headers.
• A robust set of accessories
• ASUS Aura Sync goes beyond checkbox RGB lighting by merging and controlling the LEDs across all of your Aura-enabled items from a single application, resulting in perfect and synchronized harmony.
• Temperatures are kept low by the ASUS 3D-printed M.2 fan holder, which improves longevity and performance.
• The M.2 heatsink, with its sizable cooling surface, precisely chills an inserted M.2 SSD, ensuring consistent performance and dependability.
• This design is not only more durable, but it also improves power efficiency: the flush connection allows for reduced impedance and improved heat dissipation, resulting in a cooler operating temperature.

CONS:

• The lack of LEDs on the top heatsink may irritate modders.
• External USB ports are few on the I/O panel.

Conclusion

Although the pricing is high, the ROG Core X-Series mainboard comes with a configurable RGB LED bling, two M.2 ports, and multi-GPU capability. The ROG Strix X299-E Gaming comes with a superb UEFI BIOS from Asus. If you want to, you can use the keyboard to navigate, although the BIOS is intended for mouse navigation. More significantly, the menus are so simple to use that even inexperienced users should navigate them in minutes.