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  • Avg. price: ~£140
  • CPU socket: LGA 2011
  • Chipset: Intel X79
  • Form factor: ATX

BIOSTAR Tpower X79 review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

4.5

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%

4.5

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.5

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%

4.0

Memory

16.0%

5.8

Platform & Features

16.0%

3.4

Storage

15.0%

5.0

Network

13.0%

3.0

Ports & USB

8.0%

3.6

Expansion

8.0%

5.5

Power & Cooling

5.0%

7.3

Audio

Poor
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 2.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    5.6

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    1.0

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    4.6

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    1.0

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    1.0

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £140

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Verdict

The Biostar TPower X79 is an ATX motherboard built on the Intel X79 chipset for LGA 2011 Sandy Bridge-E processors, featuring an 8-layer PCB with 2oz copper and a 9-phase power design. Key specifications include four DDR3 DIMM slots supporting up to 32GB of quad-channel memory at overclocked speeds of 2400MHz, three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots for NVIDIA 3-way SLI or AMD 4-way CrossFireX, and a robust I/O with six rear USB 3.0 ports. Its main advantages are its highly affordable price compared to enthusiast rivals, excellent overclocking stability aided by dual 8-pin EPS power connectors, and high-quality audio with THX TruStudio Pro support. However, it is limited by only having four memory slots when many X79 boards offer eight, a BIOS that lacks some advanced voltage control options, and slightly lower stock performance compared to premium competitors.

Technical Specifications of BIOSTAR Tpower X79

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%

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Memory

16.0%

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Platform & Features

16.0%

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Storage

15.0%

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Network

13.0%

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Ports & USB

8.0%

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Expansion

8.0%

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Power & Cooling

5.0%

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Audio

4.5
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has a technical score of 4.46 points, which is lower than that of 89.5% of products in this category.
User score

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

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

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 77.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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

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

Score components:

60.0%

4.5

Overall score

40.0%

9.8

Price

6.1
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.1 points, which is lower than 91.7% 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

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

Importance: HIGH

LGA 2011
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 uses the LGA 2011 CPU socket, which is less advanced than that of 86.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.5% of motherboards.
CPU platform

Importance: MEDIUM

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

Importance: HIGH

Intel X79
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 uses the Intel X79 chipset, which is less advanced than that of 69.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.2% 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
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 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

DDR3
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 uses DDR3 memory, which is older than that of 86.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 13.4% 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

4
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.5% of motherboards and equal to 72.5% 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

32 GB
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 supports up to 32 GB of memory, which is less than 87% of motherboards and equal to 11.2% 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
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 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

1,600 MT/s
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 supports memory speeds up to 1600 MT/s, which is lower than that of 93.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 6.4% 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

0
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has 0 M.2 sockets, which is fewer than 88.4% of motherboards and equal to 11.7% 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

N/A
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

4
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has 4 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 5.6% of motherboards and equal to 46.3% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

0/1/5/10
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 supports RAID levels 0/1/5/10, which is broader than 31.8% of motherboards and equal to 68.2% of motherboards.
NVMe RAID support
What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

Importance: LOW

no
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 does not support NVMe RAID. 59.8% 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: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 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

0
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is equal to 55.6% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 3.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need more full-length expansion slots.

Importance: MEDIUM

3
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has 3 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 82.8% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

Importance: HIGH

x16/x16/x8
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 uses x16/x16/x8 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is more flexible than that of 93.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.2% 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: MEDIUM

no
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 does not support PCIe bifurcation. 61% of motherboards support this feature.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=8

8
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has 8 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 40.3% of motherboards and equal to 30.7% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=14

12
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has 12 USB ports (including headers), which is fewer than 72.4% of motherboards and equal to 16.6% 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

0
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has 0 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is fewer than 64.6% of motherboards and equal to 35.4% 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

0
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has 0 USB-C ports (including headers), which is fewer than 69.6% of motherboards and equal to 30.4% 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
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is equal to 81.6% of motherboards.
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LAN speed
What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.5GbE

1 Gbps
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 supports LAN speeds up to 1 Gbps, which is lower than that of 50.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 49.1% of motherboards.
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 RTL8111E
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 uses the Realtek RTL8111E LAN controller, which is less advanced than that of 89.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.7% of motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

Importance: LOW

1
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has 1 RJ45 ports, which is equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 49.1% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: The supported Wi-Fi generation, such as Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7.
When it matters: When you care about wireless speed and router compatibility.

Importance: MEDIUM

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

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

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek ALC898
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 uses the Realtek ALC898 audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 49.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.9% 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
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 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

110 dB
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has an audio SNR of 110 dB, which is lower than that of 55.9% of motherboards and equal to that of 5.7% 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

no
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 does not support a headphone amp. 63% of motherboards support this feature.
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

6
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has 6 3.5mm audio jacks, which is more than 86.6% of motherboards and equal to 13.4% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=12

9
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has 9 VRM phases, which is fewer than 64.9% of motherboards and equal to 1.1% 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
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 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

3
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has 3 fan headers, which is fewer than 76.7% of motherboards and equal to 15% 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

no
BIOSTAR Tpower X79 does not have a pump header. 77% 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

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BIOSTAR Tpower X79 vs the average motherboard

  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x16/x8 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

    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x16/x8 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.x16/x16/x8 vs x16/x1
  • Includes POST code display
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
    What it is: Shows whether the board includes a diagnostic POST code readout for boot troubleshooting.
    When it matters: When you troubleshoot boot issues and want clearer error information.

    Importance: LOW

    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
    What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=2

    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 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 PCI slots
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more PCI slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCI slot/s.
    What it is: The number of legacy PCI slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need compatibility with older expansion cards.

    Importance: LOW

    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more PCI slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCI slot/s.1 vs 0
  • 3 more SATA 2 connectors
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more SATA 2 connectors than the average motherboard (3 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 SATA 2 connectors.
    What it is: The number of SATA 3Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you still use older SATA devices.

    Importance: LOW

    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more SATA 2 connectors than the average motherboard (3 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 SATA 2 connectors.3 vs 0
  • Supports ECC memory
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 20.9% of motherboards support ECC memory.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard can work with ECC memory on supported CPU and platform combinations.
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter in your system.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 20.9% of motherboards support ECC memory.
  • Supports mSATA
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 supports mSATA, while the average motherboard does not. 1.9% of motherboards support mSATA.
    What it is: Shows whether the board includes an mSATA slot for older compact SATA-based storage devices.
    When it matters: When you use older mSATA storage devices.

    Importance: LOW

    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 supports mSATA, while the average motherboard does not. 1.9% of motherboards support mSATA.
  • 2 more USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (6 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

    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.6 vs 4
  • Includes POST code display
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Includes onboard power button
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has an onboard power button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.7% of motherboards include an onboard power button.
  • Includes onboard reset button
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
  • Supports ECC memory
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 20.9% of motherboards support ECC memory.
  • More memory channels
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more memory channels than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 memory channel/s.
  • 3 more SATA 2 connectors
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more SATA 2 connectors than the average motherboard (3 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 SATA 2 connectors.
  • Supports mSATA
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 supports mSATA, while the average motherboard does not. 1.9% of motherboards support mSATA.
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x16/x8 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • 1 more PCI slots
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more PCI slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCI slot/s.
  • 1 more PCIe x1 slots
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • 2 more PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
  • 1 more eSATA ports
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more eSATA ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 eSATA port/s.
  • 2 more USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
  • Includes coaxial S/PDIF out
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has coaxial S/PDIF out, while the average motherboard does not. 2.6% of motherboards include coaxial S/PDIF out.
  • 1 more 3.5mm audio jacks
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (6 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.

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Platform & Features
Memory
Storage
Expansion
Ports & USB
Audio
Power & Cooling
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel X79 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • No BIOS flashback support
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.8% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
  • No integrated graphics support
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.4% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • Not ready for Windows 11
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 is not ready for Windows 11, while the average motherboard is. 77.1% of motherboards are ready for Windows 11.
  • No automatic overclocking
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 does not support automatic overclocking, while the average motherboard does. 74% of motherboards support automatic overclocking.
  • Narrower Windows support
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has narrower Windows support than the average motherboard (Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP vs Windows 11, Windows 10). The average motherboard supports Windows 11, Windows 10.
  • Older CPU socket
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has older CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 2,011 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • 10 years older release date
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 is older than the average motherboard (2,011 vs 2,021). The average motherboard was released in 2,021.
  • No TPM connector
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 does not have a TPM connector, while the average motherboard does. 86.7% of motherboards include a TPM connector.
  • 75% less maximum memory capacity
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (32 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
  • Older DDR memory generation
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has older DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR3 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
  • 65.2% lower maximum RAM speed
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has a lower maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (1,600 MT/s vs 4,600 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,600 MT/s.
  • 51.3% lower overclocked RAM speed
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has a lower overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (2,400 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4,933 MT/s.
    top speed depends on CPU and memory setup
  • 2 fewer M.2 sockets
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has fewer M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
  • No NVMe RAID support
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • No PCIe bifurcation support
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 does not support PCIe bifurcation, while the average motherboard does. 61% of motherboards support PCIe bifurcation.
  • 1 fewer rear USB-C ports
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has fewer rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
  • 3 fewer total USB connections
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (12 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 1 fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 1 fewer total USB-C connections
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has fewer total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 1 fewer HDMI outputs
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has fewer HDMI outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 HDMI outputs.
  • More basic LAN controller
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8,111E vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller.
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 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.
  • No Wi-Fi antenna included
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
  • No headphone amp support
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 63% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • 5 dB lower audio SNR
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (110 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • 2 fewer ARGB headers
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
  • No pump header
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 does not have a pump header, while the average motherboard does. 77% of motherboards include a pump header.
  • 2 fewer fan headers
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has fewer fan headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.
  • No onboard RGB lighting
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 does not have onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does. 50.3% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
  • 1 fewer RGB headers
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has fewer RGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
  • Fewer VRM phases
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has fewer VRM phases than the average motherboard (9 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel X79 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

    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel X79 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.Intel X79 vs Intel B860
  • More basic LAN controller
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8,111E vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C 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

    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8,111E vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller.Realtek RTL8111E vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 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.
    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

    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 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
  • 75% less maximum memory capacity
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (32 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

    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (32 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.32 GB vs 128 GB
  • 2 fewer M.2 sockets
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has fewer M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (0 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

    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has fewer M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.0 vs 2
  • No NVMe RAID support
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
    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

    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • Older DDR memory generation
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has older DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR3 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: DDR5

    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 has older DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR3 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.DDR3 vs DDR4
  • No BIOS flashback support
    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.8% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard can update BIOS without needing a fully installed or supported CPU to boot first.
    When it matters: When you may need to update BIOS before the system can boot.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    BIOSTAR Tpower X79 does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.8% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
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What customers like about BIOSTAR Tpower X79?

  • High cost-to-performance (C/P) value and affordable price compared to other X79 boards
  • Solid build quality with an 8-layer PCB and 2oz copper design
  • Excellent thermal management, recording some of the lowest temperatures among X79 motherboards
  • Abundant connectivity with multiple USB 3.0 ports (up to 7 for expansion)
  • Enhanced audio experience featuring THX TruStudio Pro technology
  • Reliable stability during standard operation and benchmarks
  • Support for 2 and 3-way SLI and 4-way CrossfireX configurations

What customers dislike about BIOSTAR Tpower X79?

  • Limited overclocking headroom due to the lack of Loadline Calibration (LLC) in the BIOS
  • Turbo mode functionality issues reported in early BIOS versions
  • Fewer DIMM slots (4) compared to higher-end X79 boards that typically offer 8
  • Gaming performance and benchmarks slightly trail behind premium competitors like ASUS
  • Light accessory bundle lacking extras like a triple-SLI bridge
  • VCore voltage can only be adjusted via offset mode, which may not appeal to all enthusiasts
  • Higher power consumption during high-frequency overclocking

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