Asus Rampage V Extreme

As of this writing, MSI's X99A Godlike Gaming ATX Motherboars is the premier X99 board that has come across the Tom's Hardware review desk.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Asus Rampage V Extreme 1

Product details

  • Robust Power Design: 8+2 DrMOS power stages with alloy chokes and durable capacitors provide reliable power for the last AMD high-count-core CPUs
  • Optimized Thermal Solution: Extended VRM and PCH heatsinks, M.2 heatsinks, multiple hybrid fan headers and fan speed management with Fan Xpert utility<br>
  • Core upgrade: Adopt high-quality design and optimized power supply design to support more cores and provide better performance<br>
  • Built for e-sports, streaming and games. Operating System: Support Windows 10 64 bit
  • Enhanced Power Solution: 14+2 DrMOS power stages, ProCool sockets, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery in the most demanding situations<br>

PROS

+ 4-way SLI on 40-lane CPUs
+ Superb CPU and RAM overclocking abilities
+ USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports
+ USB type-C, 3.0 x4 M.2 slot with NVMe
+ Excellent networking
+ Premium audio components
+ RGB lighting

CONS

- Stunted M.2 with 3- and 4-way GPUs on 40-lane CPUs
- Higher power draw
- No DTS-Connect

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on May 25, 2016
As of this writing, MSI's X99A Godlike Gaming ATX Motherboars is the premier X99 board that has come across the Tom's Hardware review desk.
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