ASUS Announces WS X299 Series workstation-class motherboards
ASUS today announced WS X299 SAGE, WS X299 PRO and WS X299 PRO/SE, a trio of workstation-class motherboards based on the Intel X299 platform.
WS X299 SAGE leads the family with support for four-way graphics configurations, allowing users to apply tremendous GPU power to compute-intensive workloads like deep learning and complex rendering. WS X299 PRO scales back the expansion slots and offers enhanced M.2 cooling for businesses and content creators. WS X299 PRO/SE features added out-of-band remote management via dedicated hardware. Together, these boards provide a compelling balance of features and performance that bridge the gap between the ASUS desktop and Xeon® motherboard lineups.
Although the ASUS WS X299 lineup inherits many cutting-edge features from its desktop counterparts, workstations have more stringent performance and reliability requirements. ASUS WS boards are subjected to more rigorous testing than standard models; they meet tighter tolerances in crucial areas like power delivery to PCIe® devices, and they endure longer simulated aging tests with extra electrical and environmental variables. ASUS engineers also validate compatibility with an extensive collection of desktop and workstation hardware, including graphics cards, memory, storage devices and even power supplies, so system builders can rest assured that their rigs will be rock solid.
WS X299 SAGE
The highly-anticipated WS X299 SAGE motherboard is made for maximum GPU density with seven full-sized expansion slots and room for up to four double-width cards. It’s the best board for training neural networks and crunching other scalable compute loads.
WS X299 PRO
With a standard ATX form factor, WS X299 PRO fits where larger workstation motherboards cannot. Its appeal extends deeper into the prosumer space to content creators, yet it easily makes the crossover into enthusiast territory for builders who want one machine for both work and play.
WS X299 PRO/SE
WS X299 PRO/SE offers similar specs to WS X299 PRO, but adds extensive remote management capabilities. In addition to supporting ASUS Control Center for in-band communication, it has an
ASMB9-iKVM module for out-of-band management. The board can receive keyboard and mouse input remotely while sending a live video feed, all without any client software installed.
WS X299 SAGE | WS X299 PRO/SE | WS X299 PRO |
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Size | CEB | ATX | ATX |
Memory | 8 x DDR4 up to 4133 (OC) | 8 x DDR4 up to 4133 (OC) | 8 x DDR4 up to 4133 (OC) |
Multi-GPU | 4 x SLI, CrossFireX | 3 x SLI, CrossFireX | 3 x SLI, CrossFireX |
PCIe | 7 x16 | 4 x16 1 x4 |
4 x16 1 x4 |
M.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
U.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
SATA | 8 | 6 | 6 |
Ethernet | Intel I210-AT Intel I219-LM |
Intel I210-AT | Intel I210-AT |
Audio | Crystal Sound 3 | Crystal Sound 3 | Crystal Sound 3 |
USB 3.1 Gen2 | 1 front 1 Type-C 1 Type-A |
1 front 1 Type-C 1 Type-A |
1 front 1 Type-C 1 Type-A |
Aura headers | 1 strip 1 address |
1 strip 1 address |
1 strip 1 address |
5-Way Optimization | Yes | No | Yes |
FanXpert 4 | Yes | No | Yes |
Out-of-band management | No | Yes | No |
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Can't go wrong with an Asus WS mb anything. This should be a no-brainer. Definitely would have got one if available during my build.