Set the foundation of your custom workstation with the Pro WS X299 Sage II LGA 2066 CEB Motherboard from ASUS. Embracing the CEB form factor means you can securely place this board in a multitude of computer cases, as it shares the same mounting holes and IO connector area as ATX motherboards. The X299 chipset is made to specifically work with Intel Core X-series processors with an LGA 2066 socket, providing you with specialized CPUs made for handling multiple media programs and high-end computing. Eight DDR4 DIMM memory slots are available, allowing you to install up to 256GB of RAM modules with speeds up to 4266 MHz, making multitasking snappy and quick. Various storage connectivity options are available with eight SATA III, two M.2 PCIe, and three U.2 ports, giving you three different protocols, optimizing your solid-state or hard-disk drive array. With support for Intel Optane technology, your CPU, memory, and storage can work in tandem to increase operating speed, stability, and overall performance of your build.
While this motherboard does not provide on-board graphics or display outputs, it does provide seven PCI-express 3.0/2.0 ports, allowing you to build to your personal preference by installing several professional-grade graphics cards. The Pro WS X299 supports NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFireX technology, meaning you can use optional bridge plates, increasing workload performance when creating high-fidelity graphics and renders.
An assortment of USB ports is present on this motherboard, providing two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports on the rear, allowing both Type-A and Type-C connectivity with speeds up to 10 Gb/s. Also present is a USB 3.2 Gen 2 front-panel header, providing you with additional ways to attach external devices such as hubs or storage solutions. Six USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports are also located at the back of the motherboard for high-end peripherals, and four USB 2.0 Type-A ports are available for less demanding accessories such as mice or keyboards. Additionally, you may increase the utility of your build with the ThunderboltEX 3 card header, granting you the option to install a Thunderbolt 3 card.
Dual Intel Gigabit LAN ports allow you to connect two Ethernet cables, increasing bandwidth speeds with lower latency, enhancing data transfer speeds, and providing high-resolution video streaming. Experience immersive soundscapes with integrated Realtek 7.1-channel HD audio, giving you clear sound quality whether you are working on a project or relaxing with a movie.
