Exceptional is the 802.11ad WIFI, ASUS really stepped up here. The motherboard is multi-GPU ready (please keep my remarks on available processors and PCIe lanes in mind) and then add to all this features like on-board buttons, pre-overclock modes and diagnostic LEDs, fantastic design and nicely executed RGB LED lit system, USB 3.1 Gen2, SATA3, easy overclocking and sure, the design and component selection. The ASUS Prime X299-DeLuxe is easily recommended for just the features and platform on it's own.
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As far as motherboards go, ASUS is offering something really nice. It's available at a higher price point, so can't be the first choice for budget-conscious gamers. Having a great overclocking motherboard and other features such as storage, cooling...
The ASUS Prime X299-Deluxe is a feature-filled X299 motherboard that can add valuable assets to an eco-system built around a Skylake-X CPU.Despite the justifiable complaints towards Intel's handling of the X299 platform, it remains a high-performance...
Exceptional is the 802.11ad WIFI, ASUS really stepped up here. The motherboard is multi-GPU ready (please keep my remarks on available processors and PCIe lanes in mind) and then add to all this features like on-board buttons, pre-overclock modes and diagnostic LEDs, fantastic design and nicely executed RGB LED lit system, USB 3.1 Gen2, SATA3, easy overclocking and sure, the design and component selection. The ASUS Prime X299-DeLuxe is easily recommended for just the features and platform on it's own.
PricingThe Intel X299 platform for the extreme end of the market, targetting professionals and enthusiasts. As such, it's priced to reflect the high-end feature sets it offers. The ASUS PRIME X299 Deluxe ATX Motherboard will set you back around £390. Of...
The Prime X299-Deluxe is certainly a solid motherboard, capable of supporting a high-end system, however the one critical element that is hard to ignore is the price. Some users might see the OLED screen as a gimmick that causes added cost, or that the WiGig is too esoteric a feature, or that a bundled Thunderbolt 3 card just removes PCIe slots from a multi-PCIe card setup.
At the time of this writing, the ASUS Prime X299-Deluxe will ring up the register to the tune of $480. We mentioned earlier this price point puts the board at the high-end of the spectrum. In fact, the only board that costs more is ASUS' own ROG Rampage...
Over the years, Intel has undoubtedly taken control of the entire PC desktop market. They offer specialized platforms to both mainstream and enthusiasts consumers. Earlier this year, Intel released their 200-series platform for mainstream consumers and...
While it might demand a higher price tag, the Prime X299-Deluxe ultimately is rather swoon-worthy in the sheer number of features it possesses. Thunderbolt 3, masses of USB 3.1 ports, humongous cooling and control potential for extensive water-cooling...
While it might demand a higher price tag, the Prime X299-Deluxe ultimately is rather swoon-worthy in the sheer number of features it possesses. Thunderbolt 3, masses of USB 3.1 ports, humongous cooling and control potential for extensive water-cooling...