Abstract: Asus X99-A ReviewProsConsToday we are taking a look at the Asus X99-A motherboard from Asus. This motherboard sports the brand new X99 chipset a 2011-3 socket and blazing fast DDR4, quite the upgrade from the aging X79. With the capability of running Inte...
Published: 2014-12-22, Author: Ian , review by: anandtech.com
The term 'budget build' means many different things depending on who you speak to. For a HTPC user, it will involve a small motherboard with integrated graphics. For a gamer it might be an i3 paired with a graphics card that doesn't require extra power, s...
Published: 2014-12-17, Author: Dan , review by: legitreviews.com
Despite the low price tag of only $246.99 the ASUS X99-A Intel X99 motherboard was a very solid contender today while stacking up against the higher priced motherboards. When it comes to performance, the ASUS X99-A is spot on with what I've come to expect...
The ASUS X99-A LGA 2011-v3 Haswell-E motherboard is an extremely solid and impressive piece of computer hardware. It is also a solid overclocker. It is still a bit more expensive than other "low end" X99 chipset motherboards, but if ASUS stability and lon...
Updated UEFI reaches feature parity with LGA1150 boards, Multiple (and reliable) overclocking options, Everything you need in a system, and nothing you don't, Amazing auto overclock from AI Suite 3
X99 still doesn't make sense for most people, No triSLI bridge? Really?
ASUS likes to cover all the bases, so for any particular Intel chipset they'll typically offer a range of motherboards ranging from a “value” motherboard to workstation-oriented and enthusiast designs. The X99-A is the “value” X99 motherboard. But don't ...
With the release of the X99-A, ASUS made a strong argument that a high performing and well appointed X99 motherboard doesn't have to break the bank. If you don't need all the frills the more expensive X99 motherboards have, then this motherboard is righ...
Asus' Z97-A is my favorite board of that generation, so I had high hopes for its X99 counterpart. The X99-A doesn't disappoint. It has everything we loved in the Z97-A—a smart spec, builder-friendly features, robust audio, great overclocking options, and...
Abstract: So what is the X99-A missing for the almost $200 discount? Not a lot really. No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, only one LAN port, somewhat reduced PCIe options and a slightly smaller array of SATA and USB connections. Power users will delight in the higher end board...
The X99-A is the fourth ASUS X99 motherboard that we have reviewed, and it continues the streak of excellence that we have experienced thus far. This should come as no surprise given how similar the X99-A is to the X99-PRO, and how similar the X99-PRO is ...
Overclocking (OC Socket), Affordable, ASUS Software Package, DigiVRM, UEFI BIOS, Crystal Sound 2, 5Way Optimization, Quad GPU Support
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After years of testing the low and high-ends of ASUS product stack, the one constant is the user experience from the bottom to the top of the product stack. The -A series boards are not the most feature rich boards that ASUS brings to the table. When take...
