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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,020
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,050
  • CPU socket: LGA 4677
  • Chipset: Intel W790
  • Form factor: SSI EEB

ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

8.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the motherboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best motherboards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

8.2

Technical Score

10.0%

6.2

User score

Excellent
8.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

9.9

Memory

16.0%

8.3

Platform & Features

16.0%

8.3

Storage

15.0%

7.4

Network

13.0%

6.9

Ports & USB

8.0%

5.9

Expansion

8.0%

8.6

Power & Cooling

5.0%

9.5

Audio

Excellent
6.2

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

7.7

User reviews

30.0%

2.8

Popularity

User score:
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  • 8.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    7.5

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    7.8

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    10

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    8.3

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    10

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE is a high-end SSI EEB motherboard for LGA 4677 Xeon W-3400/2400 CPUs, featuring a 14+1+1 power stage, 8-channel DDR5 ECC memory support up to 2TB, and seven PCIe 5.0 x16 slots. It offers robust connectivity with dual 10Gb Ethernet, comprehensive M.2/SlimSAS storage, and server-grade AST2600 BMC remote management. Key advantages include extreme multi-GPU capabilities and overclocking potential, though it is limited by a high price, lack of onboard Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and a massive SSI EEB form factor.

Technical Specifications of ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

9.9

Memory

16.0%

8.3

Platform & Features

16.0%

8.3

Storage

15.0%

7.4

Network

13.0%

6.9

Ports & USB

8.0%

5.9

Expansion

8.0%

8.6

Power & Cooling

5.0%

9.5

Audio

8.2
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has a technical score of 8.17 points, which is higher than that of 84.5% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

7.7

User reviews

30.0%

2.8

Popularity

User score:
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5.0
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

6.2
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has a user score of 6.21 points, which is lower than that of 91.4% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you prefer a motherboard that has already been bought and reviewed by many other users.
2.8
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has a popularity of 2.8 points, which is lower than 61.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

8.0

Overall score

40.0%

5.1

Price

7.1
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.1 points, which is lower than 58.1% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The brand that makes the motherboard.
When it matters: When you have a brand preference for support, BIOS, or build quality.

Importance: MEDIUM

Asus
CPU socket
What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

Importance: HIGH

LGA 4677
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE uses the LGA 4677 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 54.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.1% of motherboards.
CPU platform

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Chipset
What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

Importance: HIGH

Intel W790
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE uses the Intel W790 chipset, which is less advanced than that of 64.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.1% of motherboards.
Form factor
What it is: The physical size standard of the motherboard, such as ATX or Micro-ATX.
When it matters: When you need the board to fit a specific case size.

Importance: HIGH

SSI EEB
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has the SSI EEB form factor, which is less versatile than that of 99.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.4% of motherboards.
Often marketed as E-ATX.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: DDR5

DDR5
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE uses DDR5 memory, which is newer than that of 64.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 35.3% of motherboards.
Memory slots
What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4

8
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has 8 Memory slots, which is more than 94% of motherboards and equal to 5.7% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

2048 GB
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE supports up to 2048 GB of memory, which is more than 99.8% of motherboards and equal to 0.3% of motherboards.
Memory channels
What it is: The memory channel configuration supported by the motherboard platform.
When it matters: When memory bandwidth matters for your build.

Importance: MEDIUM

8
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE supports 8 memory channels, which is more than 99.8% of motherboards and equal to 0.3% of motherboards.
some CPUs use 4 channels instead
Maximum RAM speed
What it is: The highest officially supported memory speed for the motherboard.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

6,800 MT/s
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE supports memory speeds up to 6800 MT/s, which is higher than that of 76.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.6% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=3

3
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has 3 M.2 sockets, which is more than 65.4% of motherboards and equal to 18.6% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

Importance: HIGH

2x PCIe 5.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE offers 2x PCIe 5.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 84.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.3% of motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
What it is: The number of SATA 6Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you plan to connect multiple SATA drives.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

8
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has 8 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 85.5% of motherboards and equal to 11.2% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

0/1/5/10
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE supports RAID levels 0/1/5/10, which is broader than 31.8% of motherboards and equal to 68.2% of motherboards.
NVMe RAID support
What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

Importance: LOW

yes
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
Intel VROC support
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

7
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has 7 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 99.9% of motherboards and equal to 0.1% of motherboards.
slot count depends on Xeon family
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is equal to 55.6% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 3.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need more full-length expansion slots.

Importance: MEDIUM

0
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has 0 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 59.5% of motherboards and equal to 40.5% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

Importance: HIGH

x16/x16/x16/x16/x16/x8/x16, x16/x16/x16/x0/x16/x8/x16
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE uses x16/x16/x16/x16/x16/x8/x16, x16/x16/x16/x0/x16/x8/x16 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is more flexible than that of 99.9% of motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
What it is: Shows whether the board can split PCIe lanes across multiple devices from one slot or link.
When it matters: When you plan multi-SSD adapters or more advanced expansion setups.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE supports PCIe bifurcation. 39.1% of motherboards support this feature.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=8

8
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has 8 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 40.3% of motherboards and equal to 30.7% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=14

15
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has 15 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 48.3% of motherboards and equal to 13.5% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C devices connected without adapters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=1

2
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has 2 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 84.3% of motherboards and equal to 12.3% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB-C ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C connectivity across the whole build.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=2

3
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has 3 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 84.6% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want very fast USB-C connectivity on the rear I/O.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

1
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is more than 81.7% of motherboards and equal to 18.1% of motherboards.
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LAN speed
What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.5GbE

10 Gbps
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE supports LAN speeds up to 10 Gbps, which is higher than that of 95.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 4.2% of motherboards.
also includes 1GbE secondary port
LAN controller
What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel X710-AT2
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE uses the Intel X710-AT2 LAN controller, which is more advanced than that of 98.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.3% of motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

Importance: LOW

3
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has 3 RJ45 ports, which is more than 99.1% of motherboards and equal to 0.8% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 49.1% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: The supported Wi-Fi generation, such as Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7.
When it matters: When you care about wireless speed and router compatibility.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

N/A
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Audio codec
What it is: The onboard audio codec used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When sound quality from the built-in audio matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek S1220A
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE uses the Realtek S1220A audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 85.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.1% of motherboards.
Audio channels
What it is: The audio channel configuration supported by the onboard sound solution.
When it matters: When you want surround sound from the motherboard audio outputs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 7.1

7.1
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
What it is: The signal-to-noise ratio of the onboard audio solution.
When it matters: When you care about cleaner onboard audio output.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=120 dB

120 dB
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has an audio SNR of 120 dB, which is higher than that of 55% of motherboards and equal to that of 41.5% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
What it is: Shows whether the onboard audio path includes dedicated headphone amplification for harder-to-drive headsets.
When it matters: When you use harder-to-drive headphones from the onboard audio.

Importance: LOW

yes
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE supports a headphone amp. 37% of motherboards support this feature.
headphone amp on rear port.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
What it is: The number of rear 3.5mm audio jacks on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more analog audio connection options.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5

5
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has 5 3.5mm audio jacks, which is more than 49.8% of motherboards and equal to 36.8% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=12

14+1+1
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has 14+1+1 VRM phases, which is more than 76.9% of motherboards and equal to 1.5% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=2

4
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has 4 CPU power connectors, which is more than 100% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
What it is: The number of headers available for case or CPU fans.
When it matters: When your build uses several fans.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

8
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has 8 fan headers, which is more than 82.3% of motherboards and equal to 15.2% of motherboards.
Pump header
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes a dedicated header designed for a liquid-cooling pump.
When it matters: When you build with an AIO or custom liquid cooling loop.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has a pump header. 23.1% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
What it is: The maximum current the dedicated pump header can supply.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the pump header can power your cooling setup.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2 A

3 A
ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE supports up to 3 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 76.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 23.2% of motherboards.
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ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE vs the average motherboard

  • 16x more maximum memory capacity
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (2,048 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
    When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=128 GB

    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (2,048 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.2048 GB vs 128 GB
  • 7 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (7 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    slot count depends on Xeon family
    What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1

    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (7 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.7 vs 0
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: DDR5

    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 3 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster USB-A ports for storage or accessories.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2

    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.4 vs 1
  • 3 more CPU power connectors
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
    What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=2

    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.4 vs 1
  • 2 more RJ45 ports
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.3 vs 1
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x16/x16/x16/x16/x8/x16, x16/x16/x16/x0/x16/x8/x16 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.
    What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
    When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x16/x16/x16/x16/x8/x16, x16/x16/x16/x0/x16/x8/x16 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.x16/x16/x16/x16/x16/x8/x16, x16/x16/x16/x0/x16/x8/x16 vs x16/x1
  • 4 more memory slots
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=4

    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.8 vs 4
  • Integrated I/O shield
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.1% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Newer CPU socket
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 4,677 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Includes POST code display
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • More BIOS update options
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more BIOS update options than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app, remote management vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app). The average motherboard offers UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app BIOS update methods.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.5% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • Includes onboard power button
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has an onboard power button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.7% of motherboards include an onboard power button.
  • Includes onboard reset button
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
  • 16x more maximum memory capacity
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (2,048 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
  • 4 more memory slots
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
  • Supports ECC memory
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 20.9% of motherboards support ECC memory.
  • 47.8% higher maximum RAM speed
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (6,800 MT/s vs 4,600 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,600 MT/s.
  • More memory channels
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more memory channels than the average motherboard (8 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 memory channel/s.
  • 1 more M.2 sockets
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
  • 4 more SATA 3 connectors
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
  • 7 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (7 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x16/x16/x16/x16/x8/x16, x16/x16/x16/x0/x16/x8/x16 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • 3 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C port/s.
  • 1 more rear USB-C ports
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
  • 2 more total USB-C connections
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 1 more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 or Thunderbolt header/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 header/s.
  • Includes VGA connector
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has a VGA connector, while the average motherboard does not. 22% of motherboards include a VGA connector.
  • 2 more RJ45 ports
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
  • 4x higher LAN speed
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has a higher LAN speed than the average motherboard (10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
  • Better audio codec
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek S1,220A vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (120 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • 3 more CPU power connectors
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
  • 3 more fan headers
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more fan headers than the average motherboard (8 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.
  • More VRM phases
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (14+1+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 1 more ARGB headers
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more ARGB headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
  • 1 A higher pump header current limit
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has a higher pump header current than the average motherboard (3 A vs 2 A). The average motherboard provides pump header current of 2 A.

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  • More basic motherboard chipset
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel W790 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • Not suitable for gaming
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE is not suitable for gaming, while the average motherboard is. 86.3% of motherboards are suitable for gaming.
    workstation/server-focused
  • Less versatile form factor
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has less versatile form factor than the average motherboard (SSI EEB vs ATX). The average motherboard comes in ATX form factor.
    Often marketed as E-ATX.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • 1 fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    rear Type-A ports are Gen 2
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    other video outputs only
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
  • 1 fewer HDMI outputs
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has fewer HDMI outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 HDMI outputs.
    other video outputs only
  • No Wi-Fi antenna included
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
  • No onboard RGB lighting
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE does not have onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does. 50.3% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
  • 1 fewer RGB headers
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has fewer RGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
  • 61 mm wider
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE is wider than the average motherboard (305 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel W790 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
    When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel W790 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.Intel W790 vs Intel B860
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    rear Type-A ports are Gen 2
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more standard USB ports with faster transfer speeds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=4

    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.0 vs 4
  • No Wi-Fi antenna included
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
    What it is: Shows whether the external Wi-Fi antenna is included with the motherboard package.
    When it matters: When the board has Wi-Fi and you want it ready to use right away.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
  • Not suitable for gaming
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE is not suitable for gaming, while the average motherboard is. 86.3% of motherboards are suitable for gaming.
    workstation/server-focused
    What it is: An overall indication of whether the motherboard is well equipped for gaming builds.
    When it matters: When you want features that suit a gaming-oriented PC.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE is not suitable for gaming, while the average motherboard is. 86.3% of motherboards are suitable for gaming.
  • 6.38x more expensive
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE is more expensive than the average motherboard (£1,020 vs £160).
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE is more expensive than the average motherboard (£1,020 vs £160).£1,020 vs £160
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    other video outputs only
    What it is: The number of DisplayPort video outputs on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want to connect compatible displays through the rear I/O.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1

    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.0 vs 1
  • No onboard RGB lighting
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE does not have onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does. 50.3% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard itself includes built-in RGB lighting elements.
    When it matters: When you want lighting effects without adding extra strips first.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE does not have onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does. 50.3% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
  • Less versatile form factor
    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has less versatile form factor than the average motherboard (SSI EEB vs ATX). The average motherboard comes in ATX form factor.
    Often marketed as E-ATX.
    What it is: The physical size standard of the motherboard, such as ATX or Micro-ATX.
    When it matters: When you need the board to fit a specific case size.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE has less versatile form factor than the average motherboard (SSI EEB vs ATX). The average motherboard comes in ATX form factor.SSI EEB vs ATX
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What customers like about ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE?

  • Exceptional build quality and robust power delivery (14+1+1 power stages) ensure stability under heavy professional loads.
  • Extensive expandability with seven PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, ideal for multi-GPU setups in AI and rendering.
  • Massive memory capacity supporting up to 2TB of DDR5 ECC RDIMM across eight channels.
  • Comprehensive storage options including two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots and SlimSAS connectors for server-grade NVMe drives.
  • Advanced remote management via built-in BMC and IPMI, allowing for server-like control and system monitoring.
  • High-speed networking features dual 10G Ethernet ports for low-latency, large-scale data transfers.

What customers dislike about ASUS Pro WS W790E Sage SE?

  • High price point makes it a significant investment primarily targeted at enterprise and professional users.
  • The large SSI EEB/CEB form factor requires a specific high-capacity case for proper clearance and mounting.
  • Complex CPU installation process for the LGA4677 socket, which requires attaching the processor to the cooler first.
  • Certain hardware features, like specific memory and M.2 slots, are restricted or "crippled" if used with Xeon W-2400 series CPUs instead of W-3400 series.
  • Reports of memory-related POST errors (Q-code 29) and sensitivity to specific RAM module placement or compatibility.
  • High power consumption necessitates a robust power supply, sometimes requiring dual PSU configurations for extreme builds.

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