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ASUS ROG Strix X299 E Gaming Review | 107 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400CPU socket:LGA 2066Chipset:Intel X299Form factor:ATX

ASUS ROG Strix X299 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.

7.1

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

90%

7.0

Technical score

10%

8.4

User score

â–²Better than 60% of motherboards
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

19%

8.6

Memory

16%

7.5

Platform & Features

16%

6.5

Storage

15%

5.3

Network

13%

5.5

Ports & USB

8%

6.3

Expansion

8%

8.0

Power & Cooling

5%

9.6

Audio

â–²Better than 59% of motherboards
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on 424 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 71% of motherboards
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Technical Specifications of motherboard ASUS ROG Strix X299 E Gaming

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

19%

8.6

Memory

16%

7.5

Platform & Features

16%

6.5

Storage

15%

5.3

Network

13%

5.5

Ports & USB

8%

6.3

Expansion

8%

8.0

Power & Cooling

5%

9.6

Audio

7.0
User score
User score
8.4/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on 424 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
8.4/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Popularity:
ASUS ROG Strix X299 E Gaming has a popularity score of 8.4 points, which is higher than that of 76.8% of products in this category.
8.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

7.5
Brand name
Asus
CPU socket
LGA 2066
CPU socket
LGA 2066
â–² Better than 52% of models
This motherboard uses the LGA 2066 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 51.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 2% of motherboards.
CPU platform
Intel
CPU platform
Intel
â–² Better than 32% of models
This motherboard is built for the Intel CPU platform, which is more versatile than that of 31.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 68.4% of motherboards.
Chipset
Intel X299
Chipset
Intel X299
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This motherboard uses the Intel X299 chipset, which is less advanced than that of 65.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 2% of motherboards.
Form factor
ATX
Form factor
ATX
â–² Better than 48% of models
This motherboard 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
DDR4
DDR memory version
DDR4
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
This motherboard uses DDR4 memory, which is newer than that of 13.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 50.8% of motherboards.
Memory slots
8
Memory slots
8
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <2 – >4
This motherboard has 8 Memory slots, which is more than 94% of motherboards and equal to 5.7% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
256 GB
Maximum memory capacity
256 GB
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This motherboard supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 82.9% of motherboards and equal to 16.4% of motherboards.
capacity depends on supported CPU
Memory channels
4
Memory channels
4
★ Better than 93% of models
This motherboard supports 4 memory channels, which is more than 92.9% of motherboards and equal to 6.8% of motherboards.
some CPUs use only 2 channels
Maximum RAM speed
2,666 MT/s
Maximum RAM speed
2,666 MT/s
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
This motherboard supports memory speeds up to 2,666 MT/s, which is lower than that of 79% of motherboards and equal to that of 4.6% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
2
N. of M.2 sockets
2
â–¼ Worse than 35% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This motherboard has 2 M.2 sockets, which is more than 30.8% of motherboards and equal to 34.4% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
1x PCIe 3.0 x4, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4/x2/SATA
M.2 slot interface per slot
1x PCIe 3.0 x4, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4/x2/SATA
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
This motherboard offers 1x PCIe 3.0x4, 1x PCIe 3.0x4/x2/SATA for M.2 slot interfaces, which is slower than that of 60.1% of motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
8
N. of SATA 3 connectors
8
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <4 – >8
This motherboard has 8 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 85.4% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% of motherboards.
some SATA ports disabled with certain M.2 use
Supported RAID levels
0/1/5/10
Supported RAID levels
0/1/5/10
â–² Better than 32% of models
This motherboard supports RAID levels 0/1/5/10, which is broader than 32% of motherboards and equal to 68% of motherboards.
SATA only
NVMe RAID support
yes
NVMe RAID support
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This motherboard supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
Intel VROC support
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
0
N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
0
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard 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
0
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
0
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 44.5% of motherboards and equal to 55.5% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
3
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
3
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 3 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 82.7% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16/x16/x8, x16/x16, x16/x8/x1, x8/x8/x1, x8/x8
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16/x16/x8, x16/x16, x16/x8/x1, x8/x8/x1, x8/x8
★ Better than 96% of models
This motherboard uses x16/x16/x8, x16/x16, x16/x8/x1, x8/x8/x1, x8/x8 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is more flexible than that of 96.4% of motherboards.
Depends on CPU.
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This motherboard supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.4% of motherboards support this feature.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
8
Total USB ports (rear I/O)
8
â–² Better than 40% of models
Market range: <6 – >10
This motherboard has 8 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 40.2% of motherboards and equal to 30.5% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
15
Total USB ports (including headers)
15
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <11 – >19
This motherboard has 15 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 47.6% of motherboards and equal to 13.5% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
1
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
1
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This motherboard 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)
2
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
2
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard 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)
0
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
0
â–¼ Worse than 18% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard 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
1 Gbps
LAN speed
1 Gbps
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This motherboard supports LAN speeds up to 1 Gbps, which is lower than that of 50.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 49.2% of motherboards.
LAN controller
?
N. of RJ45 ports
1
N. of RJ45 ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 1 RJ45 ports, which is fewer than 14.4% of motherboards and equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 50% of models
This motherboard supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
â–² Better than 50% of models
This motherboard supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), which is newer than that of 49.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 10.7% of motherboards.
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Audio codec
SupremeFX S1220A
Audio codec
SupremeFX S1220A
â–² Better than 87% of models
This motherboard uses the SupremeFX S1220A audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 86.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.4% of motherboards.
Audio channels
7.1
Audio channels
7.1
â–² Better than 5% of models
This motherboard offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
120 dB
Audio SNR
120 dB
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
This motherboard 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
yes
Headphone amp support
yes
â–² Better than 41% of models
This motherboard supports a headphone amp. 40.8% of motherboards support this feature.
supports up to 600Ω.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
5
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
5
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <2 – >6
This motherboard 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
10+1+1
VRM phases
10+1+1
â–² Better than 54% of models
This motherboard has 10+1+1 VRM phases, which is more than 54.3% of motherboards and equal to 0.9% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
2
N. of CPU power connectors
2
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.1% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
6
N. of fan headers
6
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <3 – >8
This motherboard has 6 fan headers, which is more than 50% of motherboards and equal to 22.3% of motherboards.
Pump header
yes
Pump header
yes
â–² Better than 22% of models
This motherboard has a pump header. 21.9% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
3 A
Pump header max current
3 A
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <0 A – >3 A
This motherboard 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.
AIO_PUMP 1A; W_PUMP 3A.
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ASUS ROG Strix X299 E Gaming vs the average motherboard

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  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    256 GB
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This motherboard has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    capacity depends on supported CPU
    256 GB vs 128 GB
  • 4 more memory slots
    Memory slots
    8
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This motherboard has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    8 vs 4
  • Better audio codec
    Audio codec
    SupremeFX S1220A
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This motherboard has better audio codec than the average motherboard (SupremeFX S1220A vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
    SupremeFX S1220A vs Realtek ALC897
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    N. of CPU power connectors
    2
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This motherboard has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
    2 vs 1
  • Newer CPU socket
    CPU socket
    LGA 2066
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This motherboard has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 2066 vs LGA 1151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1151 CPU socket.
    LGA 2,066 vs LGA 1,151
  • Includes POST code display
    POST code display
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This motherboard has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
    Q-Code display.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-C)
    1
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard 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 vs 0
  • 1 more PCIe x4 slots
    N. of PCIe x4 slots
    1
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more PCIe x4 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x4 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • Newer CPU socket
    CPU socket
    LGA 2066
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This motherboard has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 2066 vs LGA 1151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1151 CPU socket.
    LGA 2,066 vs LGA 1,151
  • Includes POST code display
    POST code display
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This motherboard has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
    Q-Code display.
  • Broader Windows support
    Supported Windows versions
    Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This motherboard has broader Windows support than the average motherboard (Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 vs Windows 11, Windows 10). The average motherboard supports Windows 11, Windows 10.
    Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 vs Windows 11, Windows 10
  • Includes onboard power button
    Onboard power button
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This motherboard has an onboard power button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.7% of motherboards include an onboard power button.
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    256 GB
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This motherboard has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    capacity depends on supported CPU
    256 GB vs 128 GB
  • 4 more memory slots
    Memory slots
    8
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This motherboard has more memory slots than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    8 vs 4
  • More memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This motherboard has more memory channels than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 memory channel/s.
    some CPUs use only 2 channels
    4 vs 2
  • 4 more SATA 3 connectors
    N. of SATA 3 connectors
    8
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <4 – >8
    This motherboard has more SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
    some SATA ports disabled with certain M.2 use
    8 vs 4
  • 1 more PCIe x4 slots
    N. of PCIe x4 slots
    1
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more PCIe x4 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x4 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    PCIe slot electrical configuration
    x16/x16/x8, x16/x16, x16/x8/x1, x8/x8/x1, x8/x8
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This motherboard has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x16/x8, x16/x16, x16/x8/x1, x8/x8/x1, x8/x8 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
    Depends on CPU.
    x16/x16/x8, x16/x16, x16/x8/x1, x8/x8/x1, x8/x8 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • 2 more PCIe x1 slots
    N. of PCIe x1 slots
    3
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard has more PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    3 vs 1
  • 2 more PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
    3
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard has more PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
    3 vs 1
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-C)
    1
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard 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 vs 0
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen1 headers (USB-A)
    2
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This motherboard 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.
    two internal headers
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 headers (USB-C)
    1
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard 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.
    Gen 2 Type-C header
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more total USB-C connections
    Total USB-C ports (including headers)
    2
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This motherboard supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 48.9% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • Better audio codec
    Audio codec
    SupremeFX S1220A
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This motherboard has better audio codec than the average motherboard (SupremeFX S1220A vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
    SupremeFX S1220A vs Realtek ALC897
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    Audio SNR
    120 dB
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
    This motherboard has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (120 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
    120 dB vs 115 dB
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    N. of CPU power connectors
    2
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This motherboard has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more RGB headers
    N. of RGB headers (4-pin)
    2
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This motherboard has more RGB headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 1 A higher pump header current limit
    Pump header max current
    3 A
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0 A – >3 A
    This motherboard 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.
    AIO_PUMP 1A; W_PUMP 3A.
    3 A vs 2 A
  • More VRM phases
    VRM phases
    10+1+1
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This motherboard has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (10+1+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    10+1+1 vs 10
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    Chipset
    Intel X299
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This motherboard has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel X299 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    Intel X299 vs Intel B860
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    LAN speed
    1 Gbps
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
    This motherboard has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    M.2 slot interface per slot
    1x PCIe 3.0 x4, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4/x2/SATA
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This motherboard has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 3x4, 1x PCIe 3x4/x2/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
    1x PCIe 3.0x4, 1x PCIe 3.0x4/x2/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • No integrated graphics support
    Integrated graphics support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This motherboard does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.5% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • 43.7% lower maximum RAM speed
    Maximum RAM speed
    2,666 MT/s
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
    This motherboard has a lower maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (2666 MT/s vs 4733 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4733 MT/s.
    2,666 MT/s vs 4,733 MT/s
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    N. of DisplayPort outputs
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer USB 2.0 headers
    N. of USB 2.0 headers (USB-A)
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This motherboard has fewer USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.
    1 vs 2
  • 2.5x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Strix X299 E Gaming is more expensive than the average motherboard (£400 vs £160).
    £400 vs £160
  • 2.5x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Strix X299 E Gaming is more expensive than the average motherboard (£400 vs £160).
    £400 vs £160
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    Chipset
    Intel X299
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This motherboard has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel X299 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    Intel X299 vs Intel B860
  • No integrated graphics support
    Integrated graphics support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This motherboard does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.5% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • No TPM connector
    TPM connector
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This motherboard does not have a TPM connector, while the average motherboard does. 88% of motherboards include a TPM connector.
    Firmware TPM/PTT only.
  • 4 older release date
    Release date
    2017
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This motherboard is older than the average motherboard (2017 vs 2021). The average motherboard was released in 2021.
    June 2017
    2017 vs 2021
  • 43.7% lower maximum RAM speed
    Maximum RAM speed
    2,666 MT/s
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
    This motherboard has a lower maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (2666 MT/s vs 4733 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4733 MT/s.
    2,666 MT/s vs 4,733 MT/s
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    M.2 slot interface per slot
    1x PCIe 3.0 x4, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4/x2/SATA
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This motherboard has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 3x4, 1x PCIe 3x4/x2/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
    1x PCIe 3.0x4, 1x PCIe 3.0x4/x2/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    N. of DisplayPort outputs
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer USB 2.0 headers
    N. of USB 2.0 headers (USB-A)
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This motherboard has fewer USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.
    1 vs 2
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    N. of PS/2 ports
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer HDMI outputs
    N. of HDMI outputs
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has fewer HDMI outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 HDMI outputs.
    0 vs 1
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    LAN speed
    1 Gbps
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
    This motherboard has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.2
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This motherboard has older Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (4.2 vs 5.4). The average motherboard supports Bluetooth 5.4.
    4.2 vs 5.4
  • 1 fewer ARGB headers
    N. of ARGB headers (3-pin)
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
    1 vs 2

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What we like about ASUS ROG Strix X299 E Gaming

  • High-quality aesthetic design with customizable RGB lighting and Aura Sync support
  • User-friendly and intuitive BIOS interface with easy updating via USB
  • Robust feature set including multiple fan headers, dedicated AIO pump headers, and metal-reinforced PCIe slots
  • Effective M.2 heatsink design that significantly lowers drive temperatures
  • Solid overclocking potential for high-end Core-X CPUs with stable power delivery
  • High-quality onboard SupremeFX audio performance
  • Good inclusion of accessories like 3D-printed mount options and Wi-Fi antennas

What we don't like about ASUS ROG Strix X299 E Gaming

  • Slow boot and POST times even when using high-speed NVMe M.2 drives
  • Limited number of external USB ports on the rear I/O panel
  • Unacceptable PCIe slot configuration limitations when using 28-lane processors instead of 44-lane models
  • Buggy software experiences reported with Aura Sync and early driver installations
  • Lack of some enthusiast-level physical buttons like onboard 'Clear CMOS' or 'Reset'
  • Mixed reports on VRM temperatures under extreme overclocking conditions
  • Potential confusion regarding RAID support for non-Intel M.2 drives

Verdict

The ASUS ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING is an ATX motherboard built on the Intel X299 chipset for LGA 2066 socket Core X-Series processors. It features eight DDR4 DIMM slots supporting quad-channel memory up to 128GB at overclocked speeds of 4133MHz+, along with dual M.2 slots (one with an integrated heatsink) and 3-way SLI/CrossFireX support via steel-braced PCIe 3.0 slots. Connectivity highlights include onboard 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Intel Gigabit Ethernet, and a USB 3.1 Gen 2 front-panel header. Main pros include its robust overclocking capabilities facilitated by the OC Socket, high-fidelity SupremeFX S1220A audio, and extensive Aura Sync RGB customisation. Notable cons involve limited PCIe lane access when using lower-end 16-lane or 28-lane CPUs and the absence of a dedicated onboard CMOS clear or reset button.

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