Asus ROG Strix X299-E Gaming II ATX - motherboard

SOLID HARDWARE SPECS
With comprehensive cooling options and upgraded power delivery to fuel CPUs with more cores, plus faster storage and memory, ROG Strix X299-E Gaming II provides all the essentials you need to harness the full potential of components in your build for top-tier gaming performance.

GAMING ENHANCEMENT
ROG Strix X299-E Gaming II is engineered with the latest connectivity for the best gaming experiences. Transfer files faster and banish lag as you secure more victories.

DDR4 OC 4266MHz+
The X299 platform delivers ample bandwidth on multiple fronts. Its quad-channel memory controller supports up to 256 GB of DDR4 memory across eight slots. With optimized trace layout, the ROG Strix X299-E Gaming II can hit memory speeds up to DDR4 4266 MHz or beyond.

Three PCIe 3.0 M.2
ROG Strix X299-E Gaming II features three M.2 slots. One slot supports both SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4 modes, and the other slots support PCIe 3.0 x4 for NVMe. Together, they give you the fastest and most-flexible M.2 interface available.

VROC
Take advantage of the Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) feature* by connecting two M.2 drives in RAID configurations. With VROC, your RAID arrays are easily configured to be bootable, and traditional DMI bottlenecks are eliminated, so your storage won't be held back by other traffic.

NEXT-GEN CONNECTIVITY
ROG Strix X299-E Gaming II amps up networking with 2.5G Ethernet and next-gen Intel® Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) that surpasses gigabit speeds to take your LAN to the next level. With ROG GameFirst software that offers multi-gate teaming, you'll enjoy the very best online gaming experience.

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax)
The latest 802.11ax standard delivers high efficiency wireless connectivity for better gaming enjoyment. As well as providing better network pings in multi-user environments, 802.11ax also greatly improves throughput and coverage over earlier standards.

2.5G Ethernet
2.5G on-board Ethernet kicks your Ethernet connection up a notch with an up to 2.5X bandwidth improvement. Using your existing Ethernet cable, you can take advantage this networking upgrade to experience smoother, lag-free gaming, immediately stream high-resolution videos and enjoy faster file transfers.

Intel Gigabit Ethernet
ROG Strix X299-E Gaming II features Intel Ethernet (I219-V), ensuring data exchanges with your network and the outside world are fast and smooth. Intel Ethernet reduces CPU overhead and increases TCP and UDP throughput, keeping more processing power.

SUPREMEFX
Shielded Audio, Superior Sound
Immerse yourself in sound with SupremeFX audio technology. Utilizing the S1220A codec, SupremeFX is the integrated-audio solution that's engineered to provide a flat frequency response for a neutral, detailed sound signature. And to ensure that pristine signature is perfectly preserved, the front-panel output is driven with dual op amps, delivering sonics with the scale and authority to create virtual worlds via your gaming headset.

Audio cover
Effective shielding against electromagnetic interference preserves the integrity of audio signals for the best sound quality.

Audio-line shielding
Blocks electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons to provide cleaner audio.

Dual OP amplifiers
With two op-amps onboard you're able to pump exceptional audio to your favorite cans, with 32-600Ω-headphone impedance for great flexibility.

Premium Nichicon™ audio capacitors
Fine-quality Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.

DESIGN & CUSTOMIZATION
A host of design touches, including a unique cyber-text pattern, plus customization options, comprehensive validation lists, and the most diverse ecosystem of components in the industry make building and personalizing a gaming rig with ROG Strix X299-E Gaming II wonderfully easy.

STRIKING NEW DESIGN
ROG Strix X299-E Gaming II strikes an arresting pose, with or without RGB. The I/O shroud sports a laser-engraved ROG logo that lends understated style. But this is topped with an acrylic plate imprinted with ROG's signature cybertext patterns, so switching on the lights illuminates a whole new aesthetic dimension – unique style with a cyberpunk edge.

OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION
ROG Strix motherboards deliver sterling performance, accented by aesthetics to Outshine the Competition. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips connected to the onboard RGB header — and it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable ASUS hardware.

CERTIFIED COMPATIBILITY
Having the freedom to pick and choose the parts that go into your machine is at the heart of PC DIY. That's why ROG Strix undergoes an extensive certification program focused on providing the very best compatibility with the widest range of components and devices. Our extensive list of guaranteed-compatible components is an invaluable aid to building a ROG Strix gaming rig. It specifies thousands of compatible parts, and it includes a dedicated Qualified Vendor List (QVL) for memory — so you can build fuss-free.

ASUS NODE CONNECTOR​
ASUS Node is a proprietary bi-directional interface that allow ASUS motherboards to communicate with other system components, opening up a wealth of new.​

THE ROG STRIX ECOSYSTEM AWAITS
Gear up with ROG Strix components, from graphics and sound cards, to mice and keyboards, and up your game with complementary aesthetics, control and compatibility — and enjoy more choice than any competing brand.

TUNE YOUR RIG YOU WANT
The ROG Strix X299-E Gaming II motherboard features firmware controls and software utilities designed for all skill levels, making setup, tuning and system maintenance simple. With options from overclocking and cooling to managing network performance and audio characteristics, you can configure your ROG Strix gaming build to perform the way you want.

THE POWER OF INTEL

Intel® X299 chipset.
The Intel X299 chipset supports LGA 2066-socket Intel® Core™ X-series processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, X299 provides a maximum 10 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 8 SATA 6 Gbps ports and up to 32 Gbps M.2 support for faster data retrieval.

Intel Core X Series processors for LGA 2066 (R4) socket
Intel Core X-series processors (6-core and above): 4-channel (8-DIMM), 44/28 PCIe 3.0/2.0 lanes.