Intel’s Massive Core i9-7980XE 18-Core Reviewed With ASUS’ ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING Motherboard

ASUS STRIX X299-XE GAMING: Unboxing and First Look

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The ASUS ROG STRIX X299-XE Gaming comes in the standard folded cardboard box with all of the understated marketing material and specifications displayed on the box. There are several tiers of good news in the box however. While its not mnetioned on the box, you actually get pretty much everthing you see on it inside. This includes an RGB strip as well as a 3D printed bracket among others.

I have no qualms in saying that this is one of the most well populated motherboard box I have ever had the pleasure to open. While most motherboard boxes contain only the odd sata cable and the IO shield, the ASUS ROG X299-XE STRIX motherboard spares no expesne in filling itt to the brim with wires, posters, driver cds and manuals.

Package Contents

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 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 3D printing mount package

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8.8

WCCFTECH RATING

This is the best mainstream consumer x86 processor that money can buy at the time of writing. The 7980XE is an excellent choice for enthusiasts who want to do some serious multitasking, streaming or video editing. Rendering and encoding speeds are blistering fast and while gaming performance is excellent as well - its not really designed for the gaming community in mind.

Pros

• Fastest mainstream consumer chip
• 18 cores (36 threads) XCC die
• Huge overclocking potential
• Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 can boost a small number of cores higher
• Reasonable power draw and thermals at stock settings
• Excellent choice for video editors and professionals

Cons

• Extremely huge price tag
• IHS uses thermal paste instead of solder
• Some games might not work (Anno 2205)

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