ASUS Rog Strix TRX40-XE Gaming sTRX4 AMD TRX40 SATA 6Gb/s ATX AMD Motherboard

The ASUS ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING motherboard is an exceptional choice for enthusiasts, gamers, and content creators who demand the highest levels of performance and features. Built around the AMD TRX40 chipset and designed to support 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors, the TRX40-XE is engineered to deliver unparalleled processing power, extreme overclocking potential, and robust connectivity. This motherboard provides an ideal foundation for building high-end workstations, gaming rigs, or content creation systems, offering excellent scalability, storage options, and a wealth of features tailored to those who need the best of the best.

Key Features and Details of the ASUS ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING:

1. Socket and Processor Support:

• Socket: sTRX4 (Socket TR4)
• Supported Processors: Supports AMD 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper processors with up to 64 cores and 128 threads. The TRX40 chipset is designed for the demanding workloads of professional content creators, power users, and enthusiasts. It supports PCIe 4.0 and provides extensive power delivery for these high-performance CPUs.
• Overclocking: The TRX40-XE is fully optimized for overclocking, supporting high base and boost clocks, including precision overclocking features such as Precision Boost Overdrive and Dynamic Local Mode.

2. Chipset:

• Chipset: AMD TRX40 chipset, which supports 64 PCIe 4.0 lanes, making it an ideal solution for extreme multi-GPU setups, large-scale storage arrays, and high-performance networking.

3. Memory:

• Quad-Channel DDR4 Memory: The motherboard supports quad-channel DDR4 memory with speeds up to 4800MHz (OC), offering high bandwidth for memory-intensive applications. With 4 DIMM slots, users can install up to 256GB of memory.
• ECC Memory Support: Compatible with Error-Correcting Code (ECC) memory, providing enhanced stability for mission-critical workloads that require high system uptime and data integrity, such as scientific computing or rendering.
• Memory Overclocking: With excellent memory tuning capabilities, the motherboard is designed to push memory performance to its maximum potential, which is essential for users looking to achieve top-tier performance.

4. Expansion Slots and PCIe:

• PCIe 4.0 Support: The ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING motherboard provides an incredible 64 PCIe 4.0 lanes directly from the processor, supporting the latest PCIe 4.0 devices for unmatched data throughput.
• Multi-GPU Support: The motherboard is built for multi-GPU setups, supporting NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFireX, making it an excellent choice for gamers and professionals working with 3D rendering or video editing who need powerful graphics acceleration.
• PCIe Slots:
  • 3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (x16/x16/x8)
  • 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (electrical x4)
• This configuration ensures that users can maximize the potential of their GPUs, storage, and other add-in cards while maintaining the highest levels of bandwidth.

5. Storage:

• M.2 Storage: The TRX40-XE GAMING is equipped with 3 x M.2 slots (1 x PCIe 4.0 x4, 2 x PCIe 3.0 x4), capable of supporting the latest NVMe SSDs for ultra-fast data transfer speeds. This is essential for users requiring high-speed access to large datasets, such as video production or scientific simulations.
• SATA III Ports: 8 x SATA 6Gbps ports provide additional storage options for users needing large amounts of storage for media libraries or backup solutions.
• RAID Support: Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 for enhanced data redundancy and performance, particularly for professional users working with large volumes of data that require both speed and safety.
• U.2 Support: One U.2 port is available for users who want to take advantage of high-performance NVMe SSDs using the U.2 interface.

6. Networking and Connectivity:

• 10Gb Ethernet: The motherboard features 1 x 10Gb Ethernet port, powered by an Aquantia AQC107 controller, offering ultra-fast networking speeds for users who need fast, low-latency connections for gaming, streaming, or large file transfers in professional workflows.
• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax): Integrated Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) supports faster wireless speeds (up to 2400Mbps on 5GHz and 574Mbps on 2.4GHz) and improved network efficiency in congested environments. Wi-Fi 6 is perfect for high-demand tasks like gaming and streaming in a wireless setup.
• Bluetooth 5.0: Offers enhanced Bluetooth connectivity for wireless peripherals like keyboards, mice, headphones, and more, with improved range and speed compared to previous versions.

7. USB Ports and I/O:

• USB 3.2 Gen 2×2: The motherboard offers 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port (20Gbps), allowing for ultra-fast data transfer speeds, ideal for external SSDs, high-speed peripherals, or connecting to compatible devices.
• USB 3.2 Gen 2: Includes 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps) and additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and USB 2.0 ports for a wide variety of peripherals and external devices.
• Front Panel USB: Offers support for front panel USB Type-C with 20Gbps speeds and multiple USB Type-A ports for external devices and peripherals.
• Additional I/O: Features additional USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and BIOS Flashback ports.