Abstract: At the end of last year, Intel released its new generation high-end processors under the codename Sandy Bridge-E. The Core i7 3960X and 3930K feature six cores, up to 15 MB L3 cache, a quad channel DDR3 memory controller, and a PCI-Express 3.0 controll...
Abstract: The latest Intel Core i7 processors are class leading performers and we have already reviewed the i7-3820 and flagship i7-3960X Extreme Edition. Today we are looking at the 3930K which should offer much of the 3960X performance, at almost half the p...
one can say that despite the fact that this board offers a lot of features power consumption isn't too bad Recommendation If you're looking for a rock solid basis regarding Intels latest Core i73960X and Core i73930K, then the P9X79 WS belongs to the...
ly the ASUS P9X79 WS's Layout has been very well thought Once more practical are the angled SATA connectors as well as the power and resetbuttons There even is a debug display which is very useful in case you should have issues with a component in your sy...
Abstract: Our flagship motherboard comparison announcement was answered with an interesting selection of models, along with a bunch of “not ready yet” responses. Today we examine a few samples from companies bold enough to step up to the plate during launch week...
Published: 2013-11-27, Author: Patrick , review by: servethehome.com
LGA2011 Core i7 and Xeon E5 processors, 8 DDR3 DIMM slots, 7x PCIe slots, high end audio, nice UEFI interface
Single processor only, Intel does not allow X79 motherboards to utilize RDIMMs
Overall, the ASUS P9X79-E WS is a monster motherboard. If you want to build a Quad SLI workstation this is the motherboard for you. We tested the motherboard with three processors from the overclocking Intel Core i7-3930K to two of the fastest Sandy Bridg...
Excellent overclocking, 2,3 & 4-way SLI compatible, Full UEFI BIOS, BIOS flashback function, Don't need CPU for BIOS flash, Many USB 3.0 ports, Dual Intel Server Grade NIC, Highly efficient DIGIpower system, Server level compatibility, ASUS SSD Caching
No eSATA ports
When reviewing the WS board we really had to put ourselves in the perspective of what kind of user ASUS has in mind here, and with the major amounts of work computers do these days, there is a very large market for it. One area we do not think is awar...
Published: 2012-02-14, Author: Patrick , review by: servethehome.com
Breaking this board down, I would have to recommend the ASUS P9X79 WS over the standard P9X79 if one wanted to build a big platform. VMware workstation and Hyper-V virtualization solutions are going to be an increasingly interesting option for developers...
Abstract: Intel's Sandy Bridge-E processors and the new Socket 2011 are hitting the virtual shelves. And whenever there's a new socket or chipset, many new motherboards hit the market...
Rare motherboard designed specifically for professional users, Twin gigabit Ethernet ports, Supports quadGPU setups, Quick Gate allows internal installation of expensive USB dongles, Six PCIE x16 (physical) slots, Lots of ASUSspecific features: DIGI power, USB 3.0 Boost, MemOK!, Fan Expert, BIOS Flashback.., Detailed POST code display and status LEDs,
Clearance issues with graphics card in the last PCIE slot, CEB form factor may not fit in some cases, Expensive, professionallevel product, Performance indicator obscured even in a twographics card system, Manual does not describe PCIE lane allocation among the slots, or how to configure multicard systems
IMPORTANT: Although the rating and final score mentioned in this conclusion are made to be as objective as possible, please be advised that every author perceives these factors differently at various points in time. While we each do our best to ensure...
