ASUS ROG Strix X399-E Gaming Motherboard

Asus ROG Strix X399-E Gaming Motherboard

Features

AMD X399 EATX Gaming Motherboard Aura Sync RGB LED lighting, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, DDR4 3600MHz, Dual M.2, SATA 6Gbps and a USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper processor series: Ready for the latest SocketTR4 CPUs
• Synchronize RGB lighting with a vast portfolio of Aura Sync capable PC gear – now with support for addressable light strips.
• Onboard M.2 Heatsink: Cools your M.2 drive, delivering consistent storage performance and enhanced reliability.
• Gaming connectivity: Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard, 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Dual M.2, USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C connectors.
• Gaming audio: SupremeFX S1220A teamed with Sonic Studio III, cast an aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action.
• 5-Way Optimization: Automated system-wide tuning, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailor made for your rig.
• Gaming durability: ASUS SafeSlot and premium components for maximum durability

Overview

ROG Strix first motherboard for AMD's HEDT platform with the Strix X399-E. Designed to take hardcore gamers beyond playing, the Strix X399-E wraps powerful performance in a striking exterior that's easily personalized. Diffused Aura Sync RGB lighting cuts across the board like the slash of a katana, while standard and addressable headers take system illumination to the next level. With Ryzen Threadripper CPUs ready for gaming, streaming, and more, you can showcase your skills with unique style.

CUSTOMIZATION

OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION

ASUS Aura Sync takes RGB lighting beyond the checkbox, combining and controlling the LEDs across all of your Aura-enabled products from a single application to achieve perfect, synchronized harmony. From motherboards and RGB strips to graphics cards and beyond, Aura Sync enables a veritable symphony of light for ultimate personalization.

• Static - Always on
• Breathing - Fades in and out
• Strobing - Flashes on and off
• Color cycle - Fades between the colors of the rain-bow
• Music - effect Pulses to the beat of your music
• CPU Temperature - Changes color with CPU load
• Rainbow - A rolling multi-color glow
• Comet - A stream of light with a tail
• Flash &dash - Single/multi-color stepped flashes

* The Aura RGB-strip header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strips with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V). For maximum brightness, strip length should not exceed 3m.
* One extension cable is included. RGB LED strips are sold separately.

AURA ADDRESSABLE HEADER

RGB LIGHTING PERFECTED

ROG Strix X399-E Gaming motherboard now includes a dedicated addressable RGB header* that connects to compatible lighting strips, fans, coolers, and compatible PC cases, creating a new world of illumination possibilities. Our Aura software contains an array of effects for addressable gear, and the Aura SDK takes things to the next level allowing developers to control each LED individually, unleashing infinite lighting possibilities! ROG Strix X399-E Gaming motherboard includes a convenient 80cm extension cable, making it easy to fit an addressable RGB strip wherever you want, and we've worked with strip, fan, and chassis vendors to ensure an ever-growing choice of compatible addressable gear.

* Addressable RGB header supports strips with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V). For maximum brightness, strips should contain no more than 60 LEDs.
** One extension cable is included. RGB strips and Aura-compatible devices sold separately.

INFINITE LIGHTING POSSIBILITIES

ASUS Aura SDK allows developers to take full advantage of the vast eco-system of Aura Sync-capable PC gear. From in-system illumination to peripherals and beyond, the SDK provides an evolving toolkit of options to enhance games and software with RGB lighting. Game effects, alerts, and audio can all be portrayed via Aura-compatible hardware, creating subtle or dazzling visual cues to augment the action. There's also scope to map system parameters such as temperatures to lighting, giving enthusiasts new ways to monitor vital information.

3D PRINTING FRIENDLY

ASUS is the first motherboard manufacturer to support 3D printing, making it easy to customize your motherboard's appearance and improve system performance with a range of printable parts.

*Products with the 3D Printing Friendly logo feature the specialized 3D Mount and are also bundled with an extra 3D mount kit.

EXCLUSIVE 3D MOUNT FOR EASY INSTALLATION

Dedicated 3D Mounts on the motherboard makes fitting 3D-printed parts easy. Using the same screws as M.2 drives and standard motherboard mounting holes, you can easily add an M.2 fan holder.

3D-PRINTABLE ACCESSORIES

As system parts are visible in custom PC builds, make yours stand out from the competition with 3D-printed accessories.

2-WAY SLI HB BRIDGE COVER

Clip the cover onto the PCB SLI HB bridge to add style to your build. Multiple form factors available, including eATX, ATX, mATX.

FAN GRILLE

Add a little extra style to your build.

CABLE COMBS

Keep cables organized. 3D design files are available for 24-pin, 8-pin, 8 + 6-pin, 6-pin and 4-pin PSU connectors.

ROG FONTS

Use ROG font files to customize your build.

ROG KEYCHAIN

Print a 3D keychain and show your ROG passion to the world!

PERFORMANCE

M.2 HEATSINK

PERFECTED COOLING FOR UNLEASHING PERFORMANCE

ROG Strix X399-E Gaming motherboards are equipped with an M.2 heatsink integrated into the PCH heatsink. With a huge cooling surface, the M.2 heatsink perfectly chills an inserted M.2 SSD for consistent performance and reliability. Featuring a stylish angular design, the M.2 heatsink adds a beautiful touch to the build, while the T-sensor detects temperatures in the vital M.2 area for instant monitoring.

M.2 FAN HOLDER

The ASUS 3D-printed M.2 fan holder keeps temperatures low for improved performance and longevity.

DDR4 OC 3600MHZ

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

With support for DDR4 memory you're able to drive memory frequencies to 3600MHz or beyond! ASUS-exclusive circuit design, provides superb memory-overclocking potential, minimizing coupling noise and signal reflection to unleash the full power of DDR4. With innovative equidistant memory channels, the ROG design delivers the most balanced control and incredibly powerful overclocking capability. And that's not all: ROG works with almost every DDR4 memory vendor, ensuring the best compatibility.

ASUS PRO CLOCK TECHNOLOGY

A dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator designed for AMD Threadripper processors allows overclocked base-clock frequencies up to or beyond 117MHz*. This custom solution works in tandem with the ASUS TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control, providing an exciting new way to boost performance to extreme heights.

Advantages of ASUS Pro Clock:

• Reduced boot time
• Lower jitter under extreme conditions for higher overclocks
• Increased stability under heavy overclocking

5-WAY OPTIMIZATION

GET PERFORMANCE, EFFICIENCY, DIGITAL POWER, FAN CONTROL AND EVEN NETWORKING AND AUDIO TUNING TAILORED FOR YOU — AND THE WAY YOU PLAY!

You don't need to be an expert to max out gaming performance on your ROG Strix X399-E Gaming build because 5-Way Optimization sorts all the complex settings with a click, for instant, highly controllable performance boosts! Our exclusive technology dynamically optimizes essential aspects of your system based on real-time use, so you get superb CPU performance, everyday energy savings, ultra-stable digital power, cool and quiet fans, and even networking and audio settings that are tailored for the apps that you are using. In short, 5-Way Optimization ensures that your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainment, productivity or just about anything else!

• Games run swiftly and smoothly with high performance, prioritized bandwidth, and vivid sound.
• Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing and ensure extreme cooling efficiency when gaming.
• Stutter is eliminated, ensuring smooth-running apps -- even under heavy loading.
• Energy efficiency is improved, so you'll save money.

INSTANT CPU PERFORMANCE BOOST

Crank up your PC instantly with the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility! The TurboV Processing Unit offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring for the CPU and the graphics card, enabling great freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance and for exploiting the potential out of your graphics card*

ALL-ROUND ENERGY EFFICIENCY

With the Energy Processing Unit (EPU) you'll enjoy real-time, system-wide power savings for gaming kicks that won't cost the earth! EPU automatically detects and adjusts power consumption according to your rig's needs, so you save money without compromising on thrills. EPU will also reduce CPU wattage to a set level and deliver even more savings with Away mode, creating an extreme energy-saving scenario that shuts down unused extra I/O controllers and reduces the power level of the graphics card. That means full power for your gameplay and then total energy efficiency when you step away!

COOLER BY DESIGN

Play quieter and cooler with advanced fan and water-pump controls for the ultimate in undisturbed gaming. With onboard thermal sensors and hardware-level 4-pin/3-pin PWM/DC mode detection, Fan Xpert 4 makes sure every fan achieves the best balance of high cooling performance and low noise -- so you enjoy all the performance you demand with none of the racket!

PRECISE DIGITAL POWER CONTROL

To go faster than fast you need ultra-accurate power control so ROG Strix X399-E Gaming motherboards are kitted out with ASUS Digi+ Power Control for maxed-out overclocking potential, enhanced system stability and superb power efficiency. Digi+ Power Control is the industry's leading digital power controller and it's fully compliant with Intel's IMVP8 specifications, for smoother, safer power.

GAME FASTER, RANK HIGHER

ASUS Turbo App is the intuitive tuning panel to boost everything to secure your victory in your favorite titles! Overclock your CPU, prioritize game data across your network and optimize the audio settings for fantastically clear audio and in-game-chat. History is written by the victors, so don't go to war without Turbo App.

RAMCACHE II

SPEED YOUR GAME LOADS

RAMCache II is uniquely intelligent technology that effectively caches an entire storage device so favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds. It turns mill iseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times -- and of course it's compatible with the latest NVM Express storage options!

AWARD-WINNING BIOS DESIGN

The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more appealing. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, EZ and Advanced modes help you find your way. In EZ mode you can get set up very quickly, applying date and time, and fan profiles.Switch to Advanced mode to set up favorites and shortcuts, to record and review recent changes using the Last Modified feature, or to make notes using Quick Notes.

CrashFree BIOS 3

Never again worry about corrupted BIOS, as CrashFree BIOS 3 lets you restore a PC to working order even when it won't boot!

EZ Flash 3

Update the latest BIOS via the internet or from within the system BIOS.

AUDIO

SUPREMEFX

SHIELDED AUDIO, SUPERIOR SOUND

Immerse yourself in sound with ROG Strix's SupremeFX audio technology. Utilizing the S1220A codec, ROG Strix's SupremeFX audio solution is engineered to provide a flat frequency response and offer a neutral, detailed sound signature. The addition of two op-amps on the front panel headphone output ensures adequate voltage and current to drive headphones to their full potential. And our Sonic Studio software grants you full control over every aspect of audio, including noise reduction algorithms for communications, plus EQ adjustments to get the most from your headset or speakers.

• Audio cover - Effective shielding preserves the integrity of audio signals to ensure best quality
• Dual Op Amplifiers - With two op-amps onboard you can pump exceptional audio to your favorite 32-600O-impedance headphones
• Premium Nichicon - audio capacitors High-quality Japanese-made components produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
• Audio line shielding - Line shielding bloc ks electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons to provide pristine audio

SONIC STUDIO III

Sonic Studio now supports HRTF-based (head related transfer function) virtual surround for VR headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The Sonic Studio GUI also offers a range of EQ options, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.

*A head-related transfer function is an audio algorithm derived from sound data recorded through a dummy head. Test tones are played from a spherical grid around the dummy head to obtain subtle changes in sounds that come from different directions. The results are combined into an algorithm that allows Sonic Studio's virtual surround to process sound true to life.

Easily assign different audio streams to different outputs, such as browser audio to headphones and game audio to speakers.

SCAN AND DETECT TO DOMINATE

SONIC RADAR III

The new Sonic Radar III has an evolved audio engine to process sounds more accurately than ever, ensuring you're always aware of what's going on around you and we've even added an on-screen arrow to help you pinpoint the enemy's position instantly! See the origin of key in-game sounds and hone your enemy-pinpointing skills. Plus the new Audio Boost feature provides filters that let you hear even the faintest sounds, so you can become the hunter, not the hunted!

• IMPROVED AUDIO ALGORITHM - The new Sonic Radar III audio algorithm is now even more accurate, allowing you to pinpoint enemies with better accuracy
• 3D ENGINE - Sonic Radar III is built around an all-new HUD, with an in-game 3D arrow for a more intuitive experience.
• AUDIO BOOST - The new audio boost feature now allows the boosted audio to be heard directly.
• AUDIO RADAR - Sonic Radar III is effective regardless of surrounding noise and chaos.

INTEL GIGABIT ETHERNET

MORE THROUGHPUT AND LESS PROCESSING EQUALS FASTER ONLINE PLAY

ROG Strix X399-E Gaming features the very latest Intel Ethernet Controller I211-AT for faster, smoother gaming. Intel's LAN has the serious double advantage of reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput, so there's more power for your game and your gameplay.

• LOWER CPU WORKLOAD
• HIGH TCP &UDP THROUGHPUT

2X2 WI-FI WITH MU MIMO

ONBOARD WI-FI WITH TRANSFER SPEEDS UP TO 867MBPS

Next-level 802.11ac Wi-Fi with 2x2 dual-band 2.4/5GHz antennas offer up to 867Mbps* transfer speeds and the very latest Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) technology ensures that every connected user** experiences the best wireless and online speeds!

* Actual speed varies, and Wi-Fi hotspot feature operates at 802.11a/b/g/n. Windows 10 does not currently support Wi-Fi hotspot functionality.

** Requires MU-MIMO-ready client.

GAMEFIRST IV

TEAM UP TO BANISH LAG

GameFirst IV optimizes network traffic for faster, lag-free online gaming and now we've added Multi-Gate Teaming to team all your networks for maximum bandwidth and the smoothest-ever gameplay. You'll also enjoy all-new Intelligent mode, which automatically compiles a database by parsing new app data to ensure that every game is optimized for the best performance.

GAMER'S GUARDIANS

PROCOOL POWER CONNECTOR

ASUS ProCool is the power connector reinvented! Compared with traditional power connectors, ProCool connectors ensure an exceptionally close and secure connection with the ROG Strix X399-E Gaming motherboard. This design is stronger, and also benefits power efficiency: the flush connection enables lower impedance and better heat dissipation, allowing cooler operating temperature.

LANGUARD

PUMPED-UP THROUGHPUT, BEST SURGE PROTECTION

LANGuard means safer, more reliable connections for your battles! Advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounting processes join forces to protect your connection and to deliver pumped-up throughput to your ROG Strix X399-E Gaming. In addition, electrostatically guarded and surge-protected components (ESD Guards) provide 1.9X-greater tolerance to static electricity and 2.5X-greater protection (up to 15KV) against surges!

ROG STRIXS GIVES YOU MORE

STAY IN THE GAME

OVERWOLF

The clever unobtrusive overlay that keeps you in the game, so you can browse, email, IM, stream or record while you play, and all dressed up in color-matched ROG skins to show you're part of an elite pack quickly to be available downloaded from Overwolf's app store!

IMAGE YOUR DRIVES, THE SMART WAY

ROG CLONE DRIVE

All-new ROG Clone Drive is the smart, convenient cloning solution that quickly and efficiently replicates hard drives or SSDs. Clone Drive is so smart that it can clone one drive to two target drives at the same time, or image any file from your disk at breakneck speeds.

THE POWER OF AMD

Ready for AMD SocketTR4 Ryzen Threadripper

The ROG Strix X399-E motherboard supports the latest AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors. Based on the innovative Zen core architecture, the high-performance Threadripper CPUs boast up to 16 cores. AMD SocketTR4 processors feature quad-channel DDR4 memory, 64 lanes of PCI Express 3.0 and native 5Gbps USB 3.0 for superb performance.

AMD X399 chipset

The AMD X399 chipset delivers outstanding overclocking capabilities for the latest AMD SocketTR4 Ryzen Threadripper processors. It's optimized for multiple GPU configurations, including NVDIA SLITM and AMD CrossFireXTM. It also provides two 10Gbps USB 3.1 ports and eight 6Gbps SATA ports for faster data retrieval.

Specifications