Testseek.co.uk have collected 64 expert reviews of the Asus ROG Strix X299-E Gaming and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus ROG Strix X299-E Gaming.
July 2017
(86%)
64 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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264 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Supports latest Intel CPUs
More PCIe lanes
Easy overclocking
Stylish aesthetics
Built-in RGB lighting
Built-in rear I/O shroud
Armoured PCIe slots
Excellent on-board audio
Blazing fast LAN and Wi-Fi
Good overclocking
Efficient in terms of heat and power
Solid on-board lighting and control software
867Mb/s Wi-Fi controller adds value
The editors didn't like
Still pretty expensive
Neutral
Stock CPU performance was a little lacking in some tests
But competitive with more expensive boards once overclocked
“The ASUS X299-E Gaming offers all the features most system builders will need
Stunning aesthetics
An
Fewer features per dollar than closest competitor
Third graphics card slot hampered by 28-lane processors
Steel-braced PCI Express slots, Dual M.2 connectors, USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, Slick ROG LED with Aura Sync, Multiple fan headers, Strong accessories package
Modders may bemoan lack of LEDs on top heatsink, I/O panel is light on external USB ports
The price may seem daunting, but this ROG Core X-Series mainboard delivers the goods, including multi-GPU support, two M.2 connectors, and customizable RGB LED bling. Read More...
With the new 0402 and later BIOS I have to say that the X299 platform is changing slowly in a positive way. At default processor settings the load power consumption (while still high) are getting better. This is the same for load temperatures. We ASUS has...
Published: 2017-07-01, Author: Tom , review by: overclock3d.net
We all like to have a choice when it comes to the things that we buy. Whether it is something as complicated as wanting the best value for money, or as simple as wanting it to come in your favourite colour, the majority of choices we make, when not money...
Intel released their new X299 platform with Skylake-X and KabyLake-X CPUs. Asus ROG Strix X2990E Gaming is one of the motherboards built around that chipset and is here today for review.My conclusion is that it is an excellent motherboard and it is a grea...
Generally speaking, the first motherboard that we review when a new platform is launched can often be fraught with difficulties. Thankfully, since it has been a few months since the launch of this platform most if not all of the early kinks have been work...
The ROG Strix X299-E Gaming lacks a U.2 connector which can be seen in high-end motherboards. But this is not a big deal when two M.2 slots are present on the motherboard. The board has plenty of other fast storage features, including the VROC support an...
Uncomplicated setup process, Understated design, Well designed UEFI BIOS, Integrated Wi-Fi
M.2 slots not designed very well
Intel's new Core i9-7900X replaces last year's flagship, but is only the entry-level model in its category this year. Pricing is a lot better too - you can get better performance for half as much money now. If that makes this CPU seem tempting, there are...
The X299-E GAMING is a solid board for those who wish to overclock the new Intel X-series processors, and for modders who want something powerful yet malleable.(previously published in issue August 2017)...
ROG lighting and AURA Sync, Stylish and effective heatsink for M.2, Good gaming performance, Decent price
M.2 heatsink area doesn't have its own RGB lighting, The AURA RGB block can get in the way while trying to remove the graphics card
The ASUS Strix X299-E Gaming is a great motherboard for those planning to upgrade their systems with the latest of Intel X-series processors. It offers a slew of features for customization like the multiple AURA RGB headers and the addressable header if y...
