We can’t very well look at the i7-5960X from Intel and not do a motherboard review along with it right? As the first of what I expect to be a list of X99 motherboards I will be covering, I wanted to use the X99 Deluxe first because Asus boards are always reliable and the software is perfect for keeping an eye on things when benchmarking the CPU. Asus went with a simpler name than on previous generations with the X99 Deluxe and they also went a little ham and changed up a lot with the new design. Let’s see what all changed, beyond the new white styling.
Product Name: Asus X99 Deluxe
Review Sample Provided by: Asus
Written by: Wes
Pictures by: Wes
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Specifications |
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CPU Support |
New Intel Core i7 Processores on LGA 2011-v3 Socket |
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Chipset |
Intel X99 Express Chipset |
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Memory |
8xDIMM, max 64GB, DDR4 up to 3000MHz |
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DIP Version |
5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 |
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CPU Power |
DIGI+ VRM 8-phase design |
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DRAM Power |
DIGI+ DRAM 4-phase design |
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PCIe x16 Slots |
5 |
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PCIe x4/x1 Slots |
1 PCIe x4 |
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Multi-GPU |
3-Way/Quad GPU SLI &CFX bandwitch up to 16/16/8 |
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Gbit LAN |
Dual Intel LANs |
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Wireless Connection |
3T3R Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac 2.4 and 5GHz – Bluetooth 4.0 |
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Audio |
Realtek 1150 8-Cn HD (High quality 112dB SNR stereo playback output), DTS Connect/DTS UltraPC2 |
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Storage |
12 SATA 3 (4 shared with SATAe) |
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USB |
14 USB 3.0 (4 front panel); 6 USB 2.0 |
