OVERALL
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
ALTERNATIVES

ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming Review | 107 Data compared

double-arrow
  • 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 it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

7.8

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%

7.9

Technical Score

10.0%

7.0

User score

Very good
7.9

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%

8.8

Memory

16.0%

7.6

Platform & Features

16.0%

7.4

Storage

15.0%

9.1

Network

13.0%

7.1

Ports & USB

8.0%

5.5

Expansion

8.0%

8.3

Power & Cooling

5.0%

9.6

Audio

Very good
7.0

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%

5.2

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.9
(82)
amazon
3.8
(15)
United States
Amazon_logo.png
3.9
(82)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

Very good
  • 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

  • asus-rog-strix-trx40-e-gaming
  • asus-rog-strix-trx40-e-gaming
  • asus-rog-strix-trx40-e-gaming
  • asus-rog-strix-trx40-e-gaming
  • asus-rog-strix-trx40-e-gaming
  • asus-rog-strix-trx40-e-gaming
asus-rog-strix-trx40-e-gaming
asus-rog-strix-trx40-e-gaming
asus-rog-strix-trx40-e-gaming
asus-rog-strix-trx40-e-gaming
asus-rog-strix-trx40-e-gaming
asus-rog-strix-trx40-e-gaming

Best prices in UK

Best rankings

?

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

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 ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming

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%

8.8

Memory

16.0%

7.6

Platform & Features

16.0%

7.4

Storage

15.0%

9.1

Network

13.0%

7.1

Ports & USB

8.0%

5.5

Expansion

8.0%

8.3

Power & Cooling

5.0%

9.6

Audio

7.9
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has a technical score of 7.94 points, which is higher than that of 80.2% 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%

5.2

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.9
(82)
amazon
3.8
(15)
United States
Amazon_logo.png
3.9
(82)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

7.0
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has a user score of 7 points, which is lower than that of 78.5% 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.
5.2
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has a popularity of 5.2 points, which is higher than 57.5% 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%

7.8

Overall score

40.0%

7.6

Price

7.8
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is higher than 64% 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

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

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
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 64.7% 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

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.
Show more
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 13.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 51% 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 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 82.8% of motherboards and equal to 16.5% 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

4
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming supports 4 memory channels, which is more than 92.8% of motherboards and equal to 6.9% 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: HIGH

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

3,200 MT/s
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming supports memory speeds up to 3200 MT/s, which is lower than that of 62.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 10.9% of motherboards.
Show more
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 65.4% 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 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 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 65.3% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

8
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming 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

0/1/10
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming supports RAID levels 0/1/10, which is narrower than 68.3% of motherboards and equal to 23.2% 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 ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
Show more
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

0
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is 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: HIGH

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: MEDIUM

0
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming 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

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 97.9% 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 ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming supports PCIe bifurcation. 39.1% of motherboards support this feature.
Show more
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

12
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has 12 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 93% of motherboards and equal to 5.5% 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

?
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 35.4% of motherboards and equal to 48.8% 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

2
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has 2 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 51.8% of motherboards and equal to 32.8% 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

0
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is equal to 81.6% of motherboards.
10Gbps excluded.
Show more
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 49.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 41.5% 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 81% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.4% 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: LOW

2
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has 2 RJ45 ports, which is more than 85.6% of motherboards and equal to 13.5% 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

yes
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50.9% 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)

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is newer than that of 60.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 11.6% of motherboards.
Show more
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 S1220A audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 86.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.5% 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: MEDIUM

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 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 ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming supports a headphone amp. 37% 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 49.8% of motherboards and equal to 36.8% of motherboards.
Show more
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

16
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has 16 VRM phases, which is more than 78.4% of motherboards and equal to 3.2% 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

2
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.3% 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

7
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has 7 fan headers, which is more than 72.7% of motherboards and equal to 9.5% 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 ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming 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 ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming 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.
Show more

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: MEDIUM

    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
  • 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: HIGH

    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: HIGH

    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
  • 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/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 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/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.x8/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8, x16/x16/x16, x4/x4/x4/x4 vs x16/x1
  • 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
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 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 ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.2 vs 1
  • Integrated I/O shield
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming 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 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.
  • 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. 20.9% 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.
  • 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/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 47% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • Better audio codec
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has better audio codec than the average motherboard (SupremeFX S1,220A vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 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.
  • 2 more fan headers
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming has more fan headers than the average motherboard (7 vs 5). The average motherboard has 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.

Total
Platform & Features
Memory
Storage
Expansion
Ports & USB
Network
Audio
Power & 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.
  • No integrated graphics support
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.4% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • 30.4% 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 4,600 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,600 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 PS/2 ports
    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming 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 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.
  • 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: MEDIUM

    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. 89.4% 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: MEDIUM

    ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.4% 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: MEDIUM

    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: HIGH

    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 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • 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: MEDIUM

    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
Total
Overall
Platform & Features
Memory
Storage
Expansion
Ports & USB
Network
Power & Cooling

Graphic comparison of ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming and

Attribute category
Attribute
No results found

Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
3.9
82 Reviews
amazon
3.8
15 Reviews
United States
Amazon_logo.png
3.9
82 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

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

Video reviews

Compare ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming with

VS
VS

Compare