Asus launches X99-M WS motherboard

[asim1999]

 

 

ASUS formally launched the X99M-WS, a socket LGA2011v3 motherboard based on Intel X99 Express chipset, which it first showcased back in June, at Computex 2015. ASUS claims that this workstation-class motherboard is the most feature-rich X99-based product in the micro-ATX form-factor. The board supports Core i7 "Haswell-E" processors, in addition to certain Xeon E5 v3 series models. The board draws power from a combination of 24-pin ATX, two 8-pin EPS, and 6-pin PCIe power connectors. It uses an 8-phase VRM to condition power for the CPU, and 2+2 phase VRM for the memory. The board features four DDR4 DIMM slots, supporting up to 64 GB of quad-channel DDR4 memory. 

Expansion slots on the X99M-WS include three PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slots (permanent x16/x16/x8 or x8/x8/x8 when i7-5820 is used), and one PCIe x1. Storage connectivity includes eight SATA 6 Gb/s, and one M.2 32 Gb/s slot. Networking is care of two gigabit Ethernet interfaces (both driven by Intel I210 controllers), and one 802.11 ac + Bluetooth 4.0 WLAN interface. USB connectivity includes two USB 3.1 ports (both type-A), six USB 3.0 ports, and a number of USB 2.0/1.1 ports. 8-channel ASUS CrystalSound 2 audio, and an optional PIKE SAS module, make

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https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/X99M_WS/

 

I think this is the perfect X99 MATX board, shame that the original X99-E WS didnt have WIFI 

[snowComet]

I think this is the perfect X99 MATX board, shame that the original X99-E WS didnt have WIFI

I too don't understand why wifi-go was not featured on previous WS and TUF boards....

[silberdrachi]

I too don't understand why wifi-go was not featured on previous WS and TUF boards....

 

Normally id say cost, but since they are WS boards it really doesnt make sense. I expect WS boards to have all the bells and whistles, and still have the certifications and quality you expect.

[sirtoby]

I too don't understand why wifi-go was not featured on previous WS and TUF boards....

Because wifi on desktop doesn't make any sense imo. It's only advantages over wired are easier deployment and the flexible positioning of the device. If you can afford to spend 300$ on a motherboard, you should be able to pick up a pair of powerline adapters. 

[Suffokation]

Motherboard for my new upcoming rig maybe...

Hmmm...

[beach_boy98]

Looks nice. Shame it has no usb type c

[That Norwegian Guy]

Yessssssssssssssssss I've waited so long for this moment, well, since CES anyway.

 

The perfect match for my Phanteks Mini XL.

[TroubleKlef]

Was always a fan of the "steel gray" or "blue steel" color and it looks fantastic on a motherboard.

[Real_PhillBert]

I  :wub: mATX, and I  :wub: WS boards. 

 

I want it, badly. 

[KenJimmY]

what's up with those 2 x 8 CPU power headers ?! .. don't they usualy take just 1x8 cable ?

[asim1999]

what's up with those 2 x 8 CPU power headers ?! .. don't they usualy take just 1x8 cable ?

Its for overclocking as Haswell E chips draw a lot of power 

[Jerakl]

Just look at the PCB. There's absolutely no extra space lol

[01helloworld01]

The m.2 for the board is 10Gb/s max, not 32Gb/s

 

[Notional]

The m.2 for the board is 10Gb/s max, not 32Gb/s

 

 

Wow that's dumb! It's a 2011 platform, mostly used for the extra PCIe lanes, and they couldn't find 2 lanes for the M.2 socket? Much fail. When Asus'  Z170 boards have more M.2 lanes, and support for longer SSD's, then you know they dun goofed on this board. Otherwise it looks good, but the M.2 is a killer for me. Also what's up with all the white lines painted on the pcb? Just leave it and let it be more stealthy.

[Anthony10]

YES

[Misanthrope]

Those dims look awfully close to the PCI-e slot, like so much so I don't think you can use em and a card with a thick backplate

[Real_PhillBert]

Those dims look awfully close to the PCI-e slot, like so much so I don't think you can use em and a card with a thick backplate

 

You probably have to remove a PCI-e card in order to add or remove memory. JayzTwoCents had a similar experience with his EVGA X99 board IIRC.

 

It does look tight. 

[patrickjp93]

Because wifi on desktop doesn't make any sense imo. It's only advantages over wired are easier deployment and the flexible positioning of the device. If you can afford to spend 300$ on a motherboard, you should be able to pick up a pair of powerline adapters. 

powerline only works if you have a house built since the 90s honestly. Trying to hook up 4 PCs in a house to powerline gets you nowhere for a lot of money.

[Misanthrope]

You probably have to remove a PCI-e card in order to add or remove memory. JayzTwoCents had a similar experience with his EVGA X99 board IIRC.

 

It does look tight. 

 

On second look it looks like once the latch is fully closed with the dim inside it would work, however a backplate might still touch it, and maybe even melt it on some worst case scenarios, though nothing that would affect performance or operation.

[Colonel_Gerdauf]

The amount of empty I/O space with USB 3.1 and BIOS Flashback remains my key pet peeve with the enthusiast boards.

[asim1999]

The amount of empty I/O space with USB 3.1 and BIOS Flashback remains my key pet peeve with the enthusiast boards.

True, they should just do another one like the Rampage V Extreme with 12 USB ports on the back. No wasted space 

[MrDynamicMan]

Goodamn that pcb is crowded. Wish the chipset heatsink was bigger though

[yourdietsucks]

Looks nice. Shame it has no usb type c

 

said no one ever

[Syfes]

Glorious return of the PS/2 port to a WS board Nice!

[Fetzie]

powerline only works if you have a house built since the 90s honestly. Trying to hook up 4 PCs in a house to powerline gets you nowhere for a lot of money.

Even if you have a new house, Powerline can be a pain in the backside. New houses, while they have higher quality power cables, are often split into physically different circuits.