Testseek.co.uk have collected 73 expert reviews of the Asus Strix X99 Gaming and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus Strix X99 Gaming.
June 2016
(89%)
73 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(70%)
320 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
89010073
The editors liked
Eye-catching design
Solid build quality
Comprehensive BIOS
Well-stocked feature set
USB 3.1
U.2 and M.2 as standard
MU-MIMO WiFi
Attractive design
Customisable heatsink stickers
Fantastic audio
Good software
Includes loads of accessories
Integrated RGB header
Marvellous fan header arrangement
Premium components
Stunning Aura lighting system
Supports M.2
U.2
SATA
SATA Ex
Attractive to the eye
X16/x16 multiGPU support
Numerous storage options inc. U.2
Provides good overclocking results
Includes a selection of USB 3.1 ports
Dual USB 3.0 headers
SupremeFX audio
Unique and Fresh Design
Modernised X99 feature set
Optimised and refined BIOS
RGB elements and swap out facia's
Solid Performance and easy overclocking
–
Excellent featureset
Uptodate connectivity options
Competitively priced for an ASUS X99 ROG motherboard
The editors didn't like
Aura software needs work
Only one PCIe SafeSlot
No LEDs on PCH heatsink
“ASUS have worked their magic to create a pioneering motherboard which brings a host of stylish features to the X99 platform such as the Aura lighting system. Not only that
ASUS STRIX X99 Gaming has loads of connectivity options
Only one of the PCI Express slots is reinforced w/steel
Bundle is fair but could do with a little more. A few more stickers perhaps?
Excellent UEFI BIOS Design, Great Overclocking Ability, Well Thoughtout Features and Utilities, RGB LED Lighting with Case Lighting Control
M.2 slot supports PCIE drives only
The ROG Strix X99 Gaming is Asus' first ROG Strix and the only ROG Strix X99 motherboard. Since its release, it's proven to be quite popular. I'm sure the long list of features has quite a bit to do with that. Having ROG linage certainly does as well. But...
Unique, slick lighting features rival those in Alienware machines, Future-looking Wi-Fi module, M.2 and U.2 connectors, RGB header
Bandwidth sharing complicates complex builds, Three-card graphics setups block several headers and board buttons
Asus' first Strix-branded X99 board is a boon for gamers who crave software-controlled, color-coordinated lighting. The feature set is solid; just know that its bandwidth sharing and slot layout mean it's not the best board for jam-packed builds. Read Mo...
Stock performance, Overclocking potential, Board aesthetics, layout, and design, Motherboard manual details and quality, UEFI BIOS design and usability, Intel GigE network controller performance, CMOS battery placement, M.2 port placement, RGB LEDs and in
Challenging overclocking dialin
The Strix X99 Gaming motherboard introduces an interesting synergy product for ASUS - one that seeks to combine the performance of a ROG X99-based board with the gamer-centric featured inherent to the Strix product line. The board features a gamer-appeali...
The ASUS ROG Strix X99 Gaming really set out to impress both the Gaming crowd with its use of the Intel NIC as well as having control over the aesthetics of the board via the Aura Lighting Control. The boards built in RGB LEDs (don't forget it has an RG...
ASUS ROG STRIX X99 GAMING motherboard is a good place to start looking if a huge feature set is on your short list. You can now load up these motherboards with 10 core / 20 thread Broadwell-E powerhouse CPUs that will grind nearly any multithreaded applic...
Was this review helpful?
Award
-
Published: 2016-07-05, Author: Tom , review by: overclock3d.net
If ever a motherboard counted as an model for the tweakers in the audience then the ASUS X99 Strix Gaming is definitely that motherboard.The looks are spectacular though. We love the all black aesthetic which allows the multiple LED segments to be lit in...
Published: 2016-06-06, Author: Bruno , review by: reviewstudio.net
easy UEFI interface, performance, overclocking, power consumption, accessories
high priced
The new Asus X99 series is here and the first to be tested is X99 Strix Gaming. It marks some interesting changes in the family, like it brings the Strix name for motherboards. But it also brought a weird feeling, as it is a ROG member, being known that S...
AURA, ROG branding, Performance, T-Topology, Overclocking, ASUS ecosystem, Supreme FX sound, BIOS, Connectivity
The ASUS ROG Strix X99 Gaming is not at the top of the product stack, but comes with a lot of value for an X99 motherboard. Hell, any ROG motherboard comes with more than its fair share of goodies when you look at the packages. This one would be no differ...
It obviously is going to be not just the year, but the generation of the LED. No matter where you look, manufacturers are adding them to help add some novelty and value to product lines that often need a bit of extra TLC. However, unlike some others, the...
