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ScottiB

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This board is an absolute stunner and it's in stock now. Possibly the best looking board in the range and probably the most powerful, the ultimate super computer motherboard!

Asus X99-E WS Intel X99 (Socket 2011) DDR4 EATX Workstation Motherboard @ £379.99 inc VAT

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Genuine 4-way x16 graphic power
The Intel X99 chipset-based workstation motherboard features on-demand NVIDIA® GeForce® SLI™ and AMD CrossFireX™ technology, plus hassle-free troubleshooting features for minimized downtime.
Carefully engineered with Beat Thermal Chokes made of highly conductive and efficient gold-treated coating for minimal-loss power delivery and integrated Dr.MOS MOSFET that both saves space and reduces operating temperatures. For the latest workstation motherboard, ASUS introduce the industry's most durable 12K solid capacitors, and exclusive ASUS ProCool power connectors. X99-E WS is built to stay cool under pressure — and boosts performance, power efficiency and product longevity into extreme levels!


Key Features
- Quad Strength Graphic Power – 4-Way PCI-E Gen3 x16 link supporting NVidia GeForce SLI and AMD CrossFireX on demand
- Supreme Power Solution – Premium components deliver industry-leading power efficiency
- 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 – One click, total system optimization
- Easy maintenance–ASUS Q-Code Logger, an easy-maintenance button and Dr. Power LED displays unusual power statuses

Specifications
CPU Support
Socket 2011-v3 Core™ i7 Processors
Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Intel® Socket 2011-v3 for Intel® Xeon® processor E5-1600 v3 product family
Intel® Socket 2011-v3 for Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v3 product family

Chipset
Intel X99
Memory Support 8 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
8 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 2133/1866 MHz ECC, Un-buffered, Register Memory
Quad Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.

Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology

Expansion Slots
40-Lane CPU-
7 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (single x16 or dual x16/x16 or triple x16/x16/x16 or quad x16/x16/x16/x16 or seven x16/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8)
28-Lane CPU-
7 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (single x16 or dual x16/x16 or triple x16/x16/x16 or quad x16/x16/x16/x16 or seven x16/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8)

Storage
Intel® X99 chipset :
1 x SATA Express port, gray, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, gray, , with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode)
8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray,
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology support
ASMedia® SATA Express controller :
1 x SATA Express port, gray, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller :
2 x eSATA 6Gb/s port(s)compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports

Networking
Intel® I210-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Intel® I218LM, 1 x Gigabit LAN, Dual interconnect between the Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY)

Audio
Realtek® ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2

Connectivity
Intel® X99 chipset :
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)
Intel® X99 chipset :
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (4 at mid-board)
ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller :
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller :
8 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)

Form Factor
CEB Form Factor 12 inch x 10.5 inch ( 30.5 cm x 26.7 cm )

Warranty
3 Year Manufacturer Warranty

Only £379.99 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW

oh &....enough SATA? :eek:
 
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Danbar said:
What's CEB form factor? I don't think I've ever seen that before.
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It's slightly smaller than EATX so it will fit in any case with EATX support. This is why I put EATX in the title, just to make it easier.
 
Danbar said:
What's CEB form factor? I don't think I've ever seen that before.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSI_CEB

Basically a different standard of size for motherboards... I love the quote "standard form factors for dual or multi processor motherboards" :p shows just how insane this board is...

Oh and also I want so badly :( unfortunately I'm looking to downsize not expand...
 
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Expansion Slots
40-Lane CPU-
7 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (single x16 or dual x16/x16 or triple x16/x16/x16 or quad x16/x16/x16/x16 or seven x16/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8)
28-Lane CPU-
7 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (single x16 or dual x16/x16 or triple x16/x16/x16 or quad x16/x16/x16/x16 or seven x16/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8)
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Might want to edit that bit. 28 lane cpus dont support x16 x3 let alone x16 x4
 
ScottiB said:
oh Asus, such fail. This was copied direct from Asus' website.
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Not a fail afaik this board is sporting a plx chip to assist the pci lanes, so it may well be possible to run 16/16/16 on a 5820k.

Lovely board, shame absurd ddr4 prices are still keeping me away from x99.
 
Good point. When you look at what you're getting on the mainboard the price of a few RAM sticks does look more than a bit greedy.

The board looks amazing though and the feature list is jaw-dropping.

Needs more SATA though... not!
 
if it has a PLX chip inside, then the 5930K seems a bit pointless investment though.
Anyways, this colour scheme can blend in pretty good with any build. :)
 
6 of one Tbh...the extra you'd pay for this board to get plx and tri sli on a 5820k could be just as easily spent on a cheaper board with a 5930k...

The Asus ws boards are usually bomb proof, great products.
 
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