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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£550
  • Avg. price in US: ~$410
  • CPU socket: sTRX4
  • Chipset: AMD TRX40
  • Form factor: ATX

ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

8.2

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%

8.3

Technical Score

10.0%

7.5

User score

Excellent
8.3

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.

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

Score components:

19.0%

8.8

Memory

16.0%

8.1

Platform & Features

16.0%

7.9

Storage

15.0%

9.0

Network

13.0%

8.0

Ports & USB

8.0%

6.9

Expansion

8.0%

8.3

Power & Cooling

5.0%

9.6

Audio

Excellent
7.5

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%

7.8

User reviews

30.0%

6.9

Popularity

User score:
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3.9
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  • 6.3
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    7.6

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    7.8

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    10

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    3.3

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    1.0

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming is an ATX motherboard designed for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors on the sTRX4 socket, featuring a robust 16-stage power delivery system and quad-channel DDR4 memory support for up to 256GB at 4666MHz (O.C.). Key characteristics include triple PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, dual-networking with 2.5Gbps and Intel Gigabit Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity alongside a functional 1.3-inch LiveDash OLED for real-time system monitoring. Main pros include its exceptional VRM cooling with active heatsinks, premium SupremeFX S1220 audio, and stable overclocking performance. However, some cons include a somewhat restricted slot layout that can make M.2 access difficult with a GPU installed and the lack of a rear-mounted Clear CMOS button compared to some competitors.

Technical Specifications of motherboard ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.

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

Score components:

19.0%

8.8

Memory

16.0%

8.1

Platform & Features

16.0%

7.9

Storage

15.0%

9.0

Network

13.0%

8.0

Ports & USB

8.0%

6.9

Expansion

8.0%

8.3

Power & Cooling

5.0%

9.6

Audio

8.3
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has a technical score of 8.3 points, which is higher than that of 81.4% 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%

7.8

User reviews

30.0%

6.9

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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3.9
(82)
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3.8
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3.9
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

7.5
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has a user score of 7.51 points, which is lower than that of 80.4% 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.
6.9
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has a popularity of 6.9 points, which is higher than 57% 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%

8.2

Overall score

40.0%

7.6

Price

8.0
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has a quality-to-price ratio of 8 points, which is higher than 65.4% 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: LOW

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

sTRX4
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming uses the sTRX4 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 54.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.1% of motherboards.
CPU platform
What it is: The processor platform supported by the motherboard, indicating compatibility with Intel or AMD processors.
When it matters: When choosing a motherboard to match your chosen processor brand (Intel or AMD).

Importance: LOW

Good value: Intel

AMD
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming is built for the AMD CPU platform, which is less common than that of 68.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 31.5% of motherboards.
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

AMD TRX40
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming uses the AMD TRX40 chipset, which is less advanced than that of 64.6% 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: LOW

ATX
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has the ATX form factor, which is more versatile than that of 47.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 52.2% of motherboards.
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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

DDR4
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming uses DDR4 memory, which is newer than that of 13.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 50.8% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=4

8
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming 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

256 GB
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 82.9% of motherboards and equal to 16.4% 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: LOW

4
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming supports 4 memory channels, which is more than 92.9% of motherboards and equal to 6.8% of motherboards.
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: LOW

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

3,200 MT/s
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming supports memory speeds up to 3,200 MT/s, which is lower than that of 63.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 10.9% 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 ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has 3 M.2 sockets, which is more than 65.2% of motherboards and equal to 18.8% 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: MEDIUM

2x PCIe 4 x4, 1x PCIe 4 x4/SATA
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming offers 2x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 65% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.8% 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: LOW

Good value: >=6

8
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has 8 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 85.4% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% 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: LOW

0/1/10
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming supports RAID levels 0/1/10, which is narrower than 68.1% of motherboards and equal to 23.3% 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: MEDIUM

yes
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
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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: LOW

Good value: >=1

0
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 31.5% of motherboards and equal to 68.5% of motherboards.
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: LOW

Good value: >=1

3
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has 3 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is more than 97.4% of motherboards and equal to 2.4% 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: LOW

0
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has 0 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 59.6% of motherboards and equal to 40.4% 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: LOW

x8/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8, x16/x16/x16, x4/x4/x4/x4
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming uses x8/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8, x16/x16/x16, x4/x4/x4/x4 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is more flexible than that of 98.2% 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: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.4% 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: HIGH

Good value: >=8

12
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has 12 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 92.6% of motherboards and equal to 5.7% 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

21
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has 21 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 94.3% of motherboards and equal to 2.8% 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

1
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has 1 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 35.5% of motherboards and equal to 48.7% 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: LOW

Good value: >=2

2
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has 2 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 51.7% of motherboards and equal to 32.9% 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: LOW

Good value: >=1

0
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is fewer than 18.3% of motherboards and equal to 81.7% of motherboards.
10Gbps excluded.
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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

2.5 Gbps
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming supports LAN speeds up to 2.5 Gbps, which is higher than that of 49.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 41.4% 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

Realtek RTL8125 + Intel I211-AT
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming uses the Realtek RTL8125 + Intel I211-AT LAN controller, which is more advanced than that of 86.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.3% of motherboards.
dual LAN
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: MEDIUM

2
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has 2 RJ45 ports, which is more than 85.7% of motherboards and equal to 13.4% 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: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50% 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: HIGH

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

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is newer than that of 60.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 11.6% of motherboards.
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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

SupremeFX S1220A
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming uses the SupremeFX S1,220A audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 86.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.4% 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 ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming 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: LOW

Good value: >=120 dB

120 dB
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has an audio SNR of 120 dB, which is higher than that of 56% of motherboards and equal to that of 40.5% 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

Good value: yes

yes
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming supports a headphone amp. 40.8% of motherboards support this feature.
supports up to 600Ω.
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 ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has 5 3.5mm audio jacks, which is more than 49.6% of motherboards and equal to 37% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=12

16
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has 16 VRM phases, which is more than 79.6% of motherboards and equal to 3.4% 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: LOW

Good value: >=2

2
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.1% 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: LOW

Good value: >=6

7
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has 7 fan headers, which is more than 72.4% of motherboards and equal to 9.8% 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: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has a pump header. 21.9% 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 ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming supports up to 3 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 77.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 22.1% of motherboards.
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ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming vs the average motherboard

  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 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 ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.256 GB vs 128 GB
  • 6 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (7 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 ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (7 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.7 vs 1
  • 4 more rear USB ports
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (12 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    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: HIGH

    Good value: >=8

    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (12 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.12 vs 8
  • More advanced LAN controller
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8125 + Intel I211-AT vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
    dual LAN
    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

    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8125 + Intel I211-AT vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.Realtek RTL8125 + Intel I211-AT vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • 4 more memory slots
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming 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: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=4

    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.8 vs 4
  • 3 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (3 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
    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: LOW

    Good value: >=1

    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (3 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.3 vs 0
  • Better audio codec
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has better audio codec than the average motherboard (SupremeFX S1,220A vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 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

    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has better audio codec than the average motherboard (SupremeFX S1,220A vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.SupremeFX S1220A vs Realtek ALC897
  • 1 more M.2 sockets
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    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

    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.3 vs 2
  • Newer CPU socket
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (sTRX4 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Integrated I/O shield
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Includes POST code display
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Includes onboard power button
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming 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 ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
  • 4 more memory slots
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
  • Supports ECC memory
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 21% of motherboards support ECC memory.
  • More memory channels
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more memory channels than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 memory channel/s.
  • 1 more M.2 sockets
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming 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 ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
  • 3 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (3 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
  • 1 more PCIe x4 slots
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more PCIe x4 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x4 slot/s.
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x8/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8, x16/x16/x16, x4/x4/x4/x4 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • 6 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (7 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
  • 4 more rear USB ports
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (12 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
  • 6 more total USB connections
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (21 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming 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.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 header/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming 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.
  • 1 more total USB-C connections
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 2 more USB 2.0 ports
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
  • More advanced LAN controller
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8125 + Intel I211-AT vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 48.9% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has newer Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average motherboard supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi.
  • Better audio codec
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has better audio codec than the average motherboard (SupremeFX S1,220A vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (120 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
  • More VRM phases
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (16 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 1.5 more fan headers
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more fan headers than the average motherboard (7 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.
  • 1 more RGB headers
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more RGB headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
  • 1 A higher pump header current limit
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming 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 ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD TRX40 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • No integrated graphics support
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.5% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • Older CPU platform
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming uses the AMD CPU platform compared to Intel on the average motherboard. The average motherboard uses Intel CPU platform.
  • 32.4% lower maximum RAM speed
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has a lower maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (3,200 MT/s vs 4,733 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,733 MT/s.
  • Fewer RAID options
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (2x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming 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 ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming 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 ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming 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.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 1 fewer HDMI outputs
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has fewer HDMI outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 HDMI outputs.
    no onboard video outputs
  • Older Bluetooth version
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has older Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (5 vs 5.4). The average motherboard supports Bluetooth 5.4.
  • 1 fewer RJ45 ports
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has fewer RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
  • More basic chipset cooling
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD TRX40 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 ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD TRX40 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.AMD TRX40 vs Intel B860
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming 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.
    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: LOW

    Good value: >=4

    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming 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 integrated graphics support
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.5% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard can output video from CPUs that include integrated graphics.
    When it matters: When you want video output without installing a graphics card.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.5% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • Fewer RAID options
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
    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: LOW

    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (2x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
    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: MEDIUM

    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (2x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.2x PCIe 4x4, 1x PCIe 4x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4
  • More basic chipset cooling
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.
    What it is: The cooling method used for the motherboard chipset, such as passive or active cooling.
    When it matters: When chipset noise or thermal behavior matters to you.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.Active vs Passive
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    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: LOW

    Good value: >=1

    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.0 vs 1
  • 3.44x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming is more expensive than the average motherboard (£550 vs £160).
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming is more expensive than the average motherboard (£550 vs £160).£550 vs £160
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What customers like about ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming?

  • High-performance 16-stage VRM design providing excellent stability for overclocking 3rd Gen Threadripper CPUs
  • Effective cooling solutions including active VRM fans and a dedicated heatsink for M.2 drives
  • Useful 1.3-inch LiveDash OLED for real-time system monitoring and diagnostics
  • Premium aesthetics with customizable Aura Sync RGB lighting and a mirror-finish ROG logo
  • Comprehensive connectivity with Wi-Fi 6, 2.5Gb Ethernet, and a high number of USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
  • Intuitive BIOS with robust RAID configuration tools and a user-friendly FlashBack feature

What customers dislike about ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming?

  • Cramped layout where RAM slots and VRM heatsinks can interfere with large CPU air coolers or 140mm top-mounted fans
  • Difficult access to primary M.2 slots, requiring the removal of the graphics card to reach them
  • Vertical M.2 slot orientation is seen by some as clunky or aesthetically unappealing
  • Limited to 2.5GbE LAN while some competitors at similar price points offer 5Gb or 10Gb options
  • Reports of potential clearance issues between the chipset heatsink and certain large GPUs
  • Hidden CMOS battery makes simple maintenance tasks difficult after the system is fully built

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