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...
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
Slim Bundle
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...
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...
On par performance, High quality audio, HUGE gain with ASUS Turbo LAN, Very little performance penalty for its size, 5 Way Optimisation is great for beginners,
EZ BIOS I find too complicated, “ASUS, X99, Sub £200? You’d be silly not to consider it. Good all-round performance from one of the biggest names in the business.”, ASUS X99-A (LGA 2011-3) Motherboard Review, Thank you to, ASUS, for providing this review
PricingThe ASUS X99-A motherboard is available in the US from NewEgg at $254.99 and in the UK from Overclockers UK for a modest price of £199.99. This pricing is a little under the average price for the X99 series only being pipped by some discount mother...
Published: 2014-12-23, Author: Luke , review by: kitguru.net
PCIe configuration could have been subtly tweaked to improve graphics/M.2 support, Black SLI ribbon is preferable.
As far as well-priced, balanced LGA 2011-3 motherboards go, Asus' X99-A is a very good solution. The number and breadth of features offered is practical for a range of users, and the overall performance levels are consistently positive.Overclocking perfor...
Great looks, Very solid BIOS, SATA Express, Good layout, Decent overclocking potential, Runs memory at 3,000MHz-plus
Slight price premium
Asus cuts away the more esoteric features and cooling present on the X99-Deluxe to release a cheaper board primed for the Core i7-5820K processor. Using the same design philosophy, BIOS and OC Socket present on other Asus boards equips the X99-A with a v...
The Hardware.Info Price comparison tool at the moment has a total of 30 X99 boards, out of the 30 we have now tested 20 motherboards. This should give us a good view on what is on the market and what are the best choices at the moment. We are basing our...
The X99A from ASUS is an overall really good board, that comes with a rather affordable price tag Compared to the predecessor the motherboard maker changed the color scheme from black/gold to black/white, which in our opinion is quite a bit better lookin...
