Intel “Core-X” Core i7-7900X, Core i7-7820X, Core i7-7800X, Core i7-7740X, Core i5-7640X HEDT CPU Review on ASUS PRIME X299 Deluxe Motherboard

ASUS PRIME X299 Deluxe Motherboard- Features

The ASUS PRIME X299 Deluxe motherboard is a very high-end, enthusiast grade motherboard and costs $499 US which is a very steep price, even for a HEDT product. The motherboard comes with all the latest tech wizardry you can expect of. We will be talking more about these ahead and as for the specifications list, you can check them out in the table below:

ASUS PRIME X299-A Deluxe Motherboard Specifications:

Chipset	Intel X299
Memory	Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core above) 8 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (4-core) 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
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
Expansion Slots	44-Lane CPU- 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8) 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) *1 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 *2 28-Lane CPU- 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x8) 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) *1 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 *2 16-Lane CPU- 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x2 mode) *1 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 *2
Storage	Intel X299 Chipset : 1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*3 7 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)*4 1 x U.2 port Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Supports Intel Smart Response Technology Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support Support Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.1 for X-Series(6-core and above) CPU RAID Intel Optane Memory Ready
LAN	Intel I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), featuring Turbo LAN Intel I211-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN, featuring Turbo LAN Dual Gigabit LAN controllers- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance ASUS Turbo LAN Utility ASUS LAN Guard
Wireless Data Network	Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac+ WiGig 802.11ad*5 Supports MU-MIMO Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz+ 60GHz Up to 4600Mbps transfer speed
Bluetooth	Bluetooth V4.1
Audio	Realtek ALC S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
USB Ports	ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller : *6 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s) ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller : 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (Type-A) ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller : 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (1 at back panel, , USB Type-CTM) Intel X299 Chipset : 5 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (1 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board) Intel X299 Chipset : 6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 2 at mid-board) ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 1 Hub : 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (3 at back panel, )
Special Features	OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock II Technology 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo Core App ASUS 5X Protection III : - ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage - ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges! - ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability! - ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 8 Phase digital power design - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention - ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection AURA : - Aura RGB Strip Headers - Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices - Aura Addressable Strip Header(s) ASUS Exclusive Features : - USB BIOS Flashback - MemOK! - AI Suite 3 - Ai Charger - Onboard Button : Power/Reset - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Turbo LAN File Transfer - Cloud GO! - File Transfer ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution : - Stylish Fanless Design with M.2 Heat-sink solution ASUS EZ DIY : - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design : - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED, HDD LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector M.2 and U.2 Onboard (The Latest Transfer Technology with up to 32Gb/s Data-transfer Speeds for M.2 and U.2)
Back I/O Ports	2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB Type-CTM 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 4 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+ WiGig 802.11ad and Bluetooth v4.1)
Internal I/O Ports	1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s) 1 x AAFP connector 1 x Aura RGB Strip Header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 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) 7 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 W_PUMP+ connector 1 x AIO_PUMP connector 1 x Thunderbolt header(s) 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 EZ XMP switch 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt) 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector 1 x MemOK! button(s) 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x Power-on button(s) 1 x Reset button(s) 1 x Clear CMOS button(s) 1 x U.2 connector 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 6 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x Supporting DVD 1 x ASUS WiGig 802.11ad moving antenna *7 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x Fan Extension Card (3 x 4-pin fan out) 1 x Fan Extension card screw pack 1 x Fan Extension card cable 1 x ThunderboltEX 3 1 x mini DisplayPort Cable 1 x ThunderboltEX 3 GPIO cable 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s) 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M) 1 x Q-Connector 1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED 3 x Thermistor cable(s)
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
Support Disc	Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

ASUS PRIME X299 Deluxe Motherboard Features Deck:

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ASUS PRIME X299 Deluxe Motherboard Features:

• 5-Way Optimization: One-click, system-wide tuning, delivering optimized overclocks and intelligent cooling for CPU or GPU-intensive tasks.
• Industry-leading cooling options: Comprehensive controls for fans and water pumps, via Fan Xpert 4 software or the acclaimed ASUS UEFI.
• Next-gen connectivity: Supreme flexibility with 2x2 802.11ad Wi-Fi, Thunderbolt 3, U.2, M.2 and front USB 3.1 Gen 2 connector.
• M.2 heatsink: Ultra-efficient heatsink reduces M.2 SSD temperatures by up to 20°C for unthrottled transfer speeds and enhanced reliability.
• LiveDash: A customizable onboard display that shows system temperature, CPU frequency, fan speeds or even your own logo.
• Aura Sync and addressable-LED header: Controllable onboard RGB lighting and addressable-LED-strip header, easily synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.

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8.8

WCCFTECH RATING

The ASUS PRIME X299 Deluxe is a true high-end desktop board that looks gorgeous, features tons of connectivity and I/O options and has decent overclocking potential. ASUS just needs to sort out their BIOS which is very buggy at the moment and can result in higher power draws and performance deficit in various applications with the Core-X processors.

Pros

• Beautiful Design
• Tons of Features
• Tons of Connectivity and I/O Option
• Supports all Intel Core-X processors
• Fast DDR4-4000+ MHz Memory Support
• 5 GHz band for wireless connectivity
• On-board audio is very high quality
• Dual Ethernet LAN ports are a plus for HEDT users
• M.2 heatsink provides decent cooling on PCI-e NVMe storage devices
• RGB Lighting looks great, ASUS keeps things modest here

Cons

• X299 Platform Not Fully Optimized At The Moment
• Power Delivery System Is a mess, New BIOS may fix
• VRM Heatsink is inefficient at cooling
• Very buggy BIOS, new release is expected
• Requires good cooling systems for optimal working

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