Introducing 10 Intel X99 / AMD mother products such as GA-X99-Designare EX and 990FXA GAMING ~ Motherboard Selection 3 ~

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■ ASUS TeK ComputerX99-DELUXE II Actual selling price: around 60,000 yen Full of the latest features such as Thunderbolt 3

A refined model of the X99-DELUXE that is packed with the latest features such as U.2, M.2, USB 3.1, and Thunderbolt 3 support with expansion cards. The fan control utility has also evolved and Fan Xpert 4 is newly adopted.

Ideal for those who want to create high performance machines with Broadwell-E.

Specification ● Supported CPU: Core i7 ● Memory slot: PC4-26600 DDR4 SDRAM x 8 (maximum 128GB) ● Display:-● Expansion slot: PCI-E 3.0 x16 x 4 (x16 / x16 / － / x8, x8 / x8 / Operates on x8 / x8) * When using a 40-lane compatible CPU, PCIE 2.0 x4 (x16 shape) x 1, PCI-E 2.0 x1 x 1 ● Main interface: U.2 (PCI-E 3.0 x4 connection) x 2, M.2 (PCI-E 3.0 x4 connection) x 1, SATA Express x 1, SATA 3.0 x 8, USB 3.1 (Type-A) x 3, USB 3.1 (Type-C) x 1, USB 3.0 x 8, USB 2.0 × 6 ● LAN: 1000BASE-T × 2, wireless LAN (IEEE802.11a / ac / b / g / n) ● Others: Thunderbolt 3 expansion card, M.2 expansion card, Bluetooth v4.0 * PCI-E = PCI Express, SATA = Serial ATA, USB port number includes pin header, USB port connector shape is not specified, Type-A or pin header, SATA Express × 1 can be used as SATA 3.0 × 2

■ ASUS TeK ComputerX99-A II Actual selling price: around 41,000 yen Will it become a new standard for the Broadwell-E generation?

A refined model of the X99-A, which was popular for its good cost performance.

A USB 3.1 compatible Type-C connector, PCI Express 3.0 x4 connection U.2 port, etc. are additionally installed, and it is finished just enough as a Broadwell-E generation X99 mother.

Specification ● Supported CPU: Core i7 ● Memory slot: PC4-26600 DDR4 SDRAM x 8 (maximum 128GB) ● Display:-● Expansion slot: PCI-E 3.0 x16 x 3 (x16 / x16 /-, x8 / x16 / x8 Operation) * When using a 40-lane compatible CPU, PCI-E 2.0 x4 (x16 shape) x 1, PCI-E 2.0 x1 x 2 ● Main interface: U.2 (PCI-E 3.0 x4 connection) x 1, M. 2 (PCI-E 3.0 x4 connection) x 1, SATA Express x 1, SATA 3.0 x 8, USB 3.1 (Type-A) x 1, USB 3.1 (Type-C) x 1, USB 3.0 x 8, USB 2.0 x 8 ● LAN: 1000BASE-T x 1 * PCI-E = PCI Express, SATA = Serial ATA, USB port number includes pin header, USB port connector shape is not specified, Type-A or pin header, SATA Express × 1 can also be used as SATA 3.0 × 2

■ GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGYGA-X99-Designare EX (rev.1.0) Actual selling price: around 57,000 yen High-performance model for workstations

A new generation X99 motherboard newly developed for workstation applications, such as support for full-lane 3-way multi-GPU. In addition to the M.2 slot, it also has a U.2 port and is fully compatible with high-speed storage.

It also has an LED light emitting function, and the word "high functionality" is appropriate.

Specification ● Supported CPU: Core i7 ● Memory slot: PC4-28800 DDR4 SDRAM x 8 (maximum 128GB) ● Display:-● Expansion slot: PCI-E 3.0 x16 x 4 (x16 / x16 / x16 /-, x8 / x16 / Operates on x16 / x8) * When using a 40-lane compatible CPU, PCIE 2.0 x4 (x16 shape) x 1, PCI-E 2.0 x1 x 1, M.2 (Socket 1) x 1 (wireless LAN / Bluetooth card installed) ● Main interfaces: U.2 (PCI-E 3.0 x4 connection) x 2, M.2 (PCI-E 3.0 x4 connection) x 1, SATA Express x 1, SATA 3.0 x 8, USB 3.1 (Type-A) × 1, USB 3.1 (Type-C) × 1, USB 3.0 × 9, USB 2.0 × 4 ● LAN: 1000BASE-T × 2, wireless LAN (IEEE802.11a / ac / b / g / n) ● Others: Bluetooth v4.2 * PCI-E = PCI Express, SATA = Serial ATA, the number of USB ports includes pin headers, Type-A or pin headers for those that do not specify the connector shape of the USB port, SATA Express x 1 is SATA 3.0 x Can also be used as 2

■ GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGYGA-X99-Ultra Gaming (rev.1.0) Actual selling price: around 43,000 yen New generation X99 gaming model full of the latest functions

GIGA-BYTE's new X99 gaming mother.

Not only is the sound and LAN functions abundant, but the trend of gaming models such as LED optical gimmicks is also being suppressed. Full of the latest features such as U.2 and USB 3.1 compatible Type-C connectors.

Specification ● Supported CPU: Core i7 ● Memory slot: PC4-28800 DDR4 SDRAM x 8 (maximum 128GB, 256GB when using Registered memory) ● Display:-● Expansion slot: PCI-E 3.0 x16 x 4 (x16 / x16 /- /-, X16 / x8 /-/ x8, x8 / x8 / x8 / x8) * When using a 40-lane compatible CPU, PCI-E 2.0 x1 x 1, M.2 (Socket 1, for wireless LAN card) x 1 ● Main interfaces: U.2 (PCI-E 3.0 x4 connection) x 1, M.2 (PCI-E 3.0 x4 connection) x 1, SATA Express x 1, SATA 3.0 x 8, USB 3.1 (Type-A) ) × 1, USB 3.1 (Type-C) × 1, USB 3.0 × 10, USB 2.0 × 4 ● LAN: 1000BASE-T × 2 * PCI-E = PCI Express, SATA = Serial ATA, USB port number is pin header Including, those that do not specify the connector shape of the USB port can be used as Type-A or pin header, SATA Express × 1 can also be used as SATA 3.0 × 2

■ Micro-Star International X99A XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM Actual selling price: around 59,000 yen Challenge the limits of Broadwell-E!

X99 mother developed for overclockers and high-end gamers.

In addition to being equipped with a CPU VRM that assumes the OC of Broadwell-E, it is finished for OC, such as enabling fine adjustment of the base clock by installing an external clock generator.

Specification ● Supported CPU: Core i7 ● Memory slot: PC4-27700 DDR4 SDRAM x 8 (maximum 128GB) ● Display: － ● Expansion slot: PCI-E 3.0 x16 × 5 (x16 / － / － / x16 / x8, x8 / (Operates with x8 / － / x16 / x8, etc.) * When using a 40-lane compatible CPU, PCI-E 2.0 x1 x 1 ● Main interface: U.2 (PCI-E 3.0 x4 connection) x 1, M.2 (PCI) -E 3.0 x4 or SATA 3.0 connection) x 1, SATA Express x 1, SATA 3.0 x 8, USB 3.1 (Type-A) x 1, USB 3.1 (Type-C) x 1, USB 3.0 x 11, USB 2.0 x 7 ● LAN: 1000BASE-T × 1, wireless LAN (IEEE802.11a / ac / b / g / n) ● Others: Bluetooth v4.2 * PCI-E = PCI Express, SATA = Serial ATA, the number of USB ports is Type-A or pin headers that do not specify the USB port connector shape, including pin headers, and SATA Express x 1 can also be used as SATA 3.0 x 2.

■ ASRock A88M-G / 3.1 Actual selling price: around 10,000 yen I want to use the latest functions even with AMD CPUs!

A microATX model equipped with the A88X chipset. The biggest feature is that it currently supports M.2 (PCI Express 2.0 x4 connection) and USB 3.1 (Type-A x 1, Type-C x 1) as the only Socket FM2 + mother.

It is inexpensive for its machine functions and is perfect for AMD's A series CPUs.

Specification ● Supported CPUs: A10, A8, A6, A4, Athlon ● Memory slot: PC3-19200 DDR3 SDRAM x 4 (maximum 64GB) ● Display: HDMI x 1, DVI-D x 1, Dsub 15 pin x 1 ● Expansion slot : PCI-E 3.0 (* When using Socket FM2 + CPU) x16 x 1, PCI-E 2.0 x4 (x16 shape) x 1, PCI-E 2.0 x1 x 1, PCI x 1 ● Main interface: M.2 (PCI) -E 2.0 x4 connection) x 1, SATA 3.0 x 8, USB 3.1 (Type-A) x 1, USB 3.1 (Type-C) x 1, USB 3.0 x 4, USB 2.0 x 6 ● LAN: 1000BASE-T x 1 * PCI-E = PCI Express, SATA = Serial ATA, USB port number includes pin header, USB port connector shape is not specified, Type-A or pin header

■ GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGYGA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev.1.0) Actual selling price: around 13,000 yen Socket FM2 + mother that supports USB 3.1

AMD's ATX mother for A series CPUs equipped with A88X chipset.

The biggest feature is that it is equipped with a USB 3.1 port (Type-A x 1, Type-C x 1), but it is also equipped with a full 8 ports of Serial ATA 3.0, and it has a lot of expansion functions like ATX. The charm of the machine.

Specification ● Supported CPUs: A10, A8, A6, A4, Athlon ● Memory slot: PC3-19200 DDR3 SDRAM x 4 (maximum 64GB) ● Display: HDMI x 1, DVI-D x 1, Dsub 15 pin x 1 ● Expansion slot : PCI-E 3.0 (* When using Socket FM2 + CPU) x16 x 1, PCI-E 2.0 x4 (x16 shape) x 1, PCI-E 2.0 x1 x 3, PCI x 2 ● Main interface: SATA 3.0 x 8, USB 3.1 (Type-A) x 1, USB 3.1 (Type-C) x 1, USB 3.0 x 4, USB 2.0 x 8 ● LAN: 1000BASE-T x 1 * PCI-E = PCI Express, SATA = Serial ATA, The number of USB ports includes the pin header, and if the USB port connector shape is not specified, Type-A or pin header

■ ASUS TeK Computer A68HM-E Actual selling price: Around 8,000 yen Low price but usable one

Socket FM2 + mother equipped with A68H chipset. Although it is sold at a low price of around 8,000 yen, it is attractive because it is made with an emphasis on quality, such as installing a digital power supply circuit.

It's not very expandable, but check it out if you want to build a machine at low cost.

Specification ● Supported CPUs: A10, A8, A6, A4, Athlon ● Memory slot: PC3-19200 DDR3 SDRAM x 2 (maximum 32GB) ● Display: DVI-D x 1, Dsub 15 pin x 1 ● Expansion slot: PCI-E 3.0 (* When using Socket FM2 + CPU) x16 x 1, PCI-E 2.0 x1 x 1, PCI x 1 ● Main interfaces: SATA 3.0 x 4, USB 3.0 x 2, USB 2.0 x 6 ● LAN: 1000BASE-T x 1 * PCI-E = PCI Express, SATA = Serial ATA, USB port number includes pin header, USB port connector shape is not specified, Type-A or pin header

■ ASUSTeK ComputerCROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z Actual selling price: around 31,000 yen If you want to master the FX series, this is it

Socket AM3 + mother of ASUSTeK's premium brand ROG series. It has robust hardware specifications such as a specially designed power supply circuit, and is packed with functions for OC.

If you want to OC with AMD FX series, this product is the rule.

Specification ● Compatible CPU: FX, Phenom II, Athlon II ● Memory slot: PC3-19200 DDR3 SDRAM x 4 (maximum 32GB) ● Display:-● Expansion slot: PCI-E 2.0 x16 x 3 (x16 / x16 /-or x16 / (Operates with x8 / x8), PCI-E 2.0 x4 (x16 shape) x 1, PCIE 2.0 x1 x 2 ● Main interfaces: SATA 3.0 x 8, eSATA (SATA 3.0) x 2, USB 3.0 x 6, USB 2.0 × 12 ● LAN: 1000BASE-T × 1 * PCI-E = PCI Express, SATA = Serial ATA, USB port number includes pin header, USB port connector shape is not specified, Type-A or pin header

■ Micro-Star International990FXA GAMING Actual selling price: around 19,000 yen Let's make an AMD gaming machine with the new generation Socket AM3 + mother

Gaming model with 990FX compatible with AMD FX series CPUs.

In addition to USB 3.1, it is equipped with the original sound function "Audio Boost 2" and the LAN function Killer E2200 for online games, and is characterized by being compatible with relatively new trends as a 990FX mother.

Specification ● Compatible CPU: FX, Phenom II, Athlon II ● Memory slot: PC3-17000 DDR3 SDRAM x 4 (maximum 32GB) ● Display:-● Expansion slot: PCI-E 2.0 x16 x 2, PCI-E 2.0 x4 (x16 shape) ) × 1, PCI-E 2.0x1 × 2, PCI × 1 ● Main interface: SATA 3.0 × 6, USB 3.1 (Type-A) × 2, USB 3.0 × 2, USB 2.0 × 14 ● LAN: 1000BASE-T × 1 * PCI-E = PCI Express, SATA = Serial ATA, USB port number includes pin header, USB port connector shape is not specified, Type-A or pin header

ASRock: 03-3768-1321 (Mastered Seed) /http://www.asrock.com/ASUSTeK Computer: info@tekwind.co.jp (Tech Wind) /http://www.asus.com/jp/GIGA -BYTE TECHNOLOGY: 03-3350-5418 (Asahi Electronics) /http://www.gigabyte.jp/Micro-Star International: web-jp@msi.com (MSI Computer Japan) /http://jp.msi .com /

[Text by Shinji Taki]

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