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Passion for Storage: Asus TUF Sabertooth X99 motherboard supports all types of NVM Express drives

Asus announced TUF Sabertooth X99, the worldā€™s first consumer-class motherboard with support for any NVM Express interface, whether as PCI Express or M.2 PCI Express as well as the latest SFF-8639 SSDs connectable via Hyper Kit expansion card . In addition, TUF Sabertooth X99 is equipped with USB 3 high speed peripheral.1.

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TUF Sabertooth X99 motherboard from Asus

From software point of view, we would like to mention the exclusive TUF Detective mobile app, which is used to monitor and turn on/off the PC using a smartphone or tablet.

TUF Sabertooth X99 motherboard features a host of unique technologies typical of the TUF series. As with the other models in this line, it is characterized by increased reliability and stability in operation.

Ample functionality and high-speed interfaces

Based on the Intel X99 Express chipset, the TUF Sabertooth X99 motherboard is designed to support the latest Intel Core i7 processors in the LGA2011-3 socket. Itā€™s also the first consumer-class motherboard to support any physical implementation of NVM Express. For example, the Hyper Kit expansion card allows TUF Sabertooth X99 to use the future-oriented 2.5ā€³ mini-SAS HD SSD with the full bandwidth of PCI Express 3.0 x4 32 Gb/s .

The motherboard also features the latest USB 3 peripheral interface.1 in the form of two Type-A connectors. Maximum Theoretical USB 3 Data Transfer Rate.1 is 10Gb/s, which is twice the speed of USB 3.0.

TUF Detective app

TUF Detective is a free mobile app that allows you to monitor key PC parameters, detect the cause of PC malfunction, turn it on and off. TUF Detective allows you to control your computer from your smartphone or tablet.

Highly effective cooling

TUF Sabertooth X99 is built with the Thermal Armor, a highly effective cooling system, and the Thermal Radar 2 software included on the motherboard makes it easy to adjust the speed of the fans up to 11 for a perfect balance between cooling and noise. Whatā€™s more, Thermal Radar 2 can also be used to control coolers on ASUS video cards.

Built-in TUF ICe chip for fan monitoring and control.

Tested and proven reliability

TUF Sabertooth X99 stands out with superb reliability and stable performance. Grounding system including all USB and audio connectors protects the motherboard from potential damaging static discharges, while the TUF Fortifier plate reinforces the PCB and prevents it from bending due to heavy CPU coolers or large graphics cards. It also comes in contact with power system components through thermal pads, helping to reduce their temperature.

TUF Sabertooth X99ā€™s DIGI+ digital power supply system offers extreme stability and efficiency through the use of advanced components with extended lifespan.

Continuing the glorious tradition of the TUF series, this model is designed to perform in the most demanding conditions, around the clock. The same tests applied to server hardware to test the reliability of this product. The TUF Sabertooth X99 motherboardā€™s superb qualities are reflected in its five year warranty.

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TUF Sabertooth X99 Specifications

Processor Slot

LGA2011-3 slot for next generation Intel Core i7 processors

Chipset

Intel X99 Express

System Memory

8 DIMM slots, max. 64GB, DDR4-2400/2133

4-channel architecture

Support for Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP

Expansion Slots

When using a processor with 40 PCIe lines:

  • 3 PCIe 3 slots.0/2.0 x16 one in x16 mode, two in x16/x16 mode or three in x16/x16/x8 mode
  • 1 PCI Express 2 slot.0 x4 max. x2 mode, compatible with x1 and x2 PCIe devices
  • 1 PCI Express 2 slot.0 x1.

When using a CPU with 28 PCIe lines:

  • 3 PCIe 3 slots.0/2.0 x16 one in x16 mode, two in x16/x8 mode or three in x16/x8/x4 mode
  • 1 PCI Express 2 slot.0 x4 max. mode is x2, compatible with PCIe x1 and x2 devices
  • 1 PCI Express 2 slot.0 x1.

Multi-GPU technology

3way NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFireX

User memory

1 M connector.2 x4 Socket 3 with M Key, supporting 2242/2260/2280/22110 form factor devices PCI Express SSD only

1 SATA Express slot can be used as two SATA 6Gb/s ports

8 SATA 6Gb/s ports

Network

Intel I218-V Gigabit Ethernet network controller

Realtek 8111GR Gigabit Ethernet networking controller

Sound

Realtek ALC1150 8-channel codec

USB

2 USB 3.1/3.0 rear panel

4 USB 3 ports.0/2.0 on back

4 USB 3 ports.0/2.0 internal

8 USB 2 ports.0/1.1 4 internal and 4 on back

Key Features

Exclusive TUF Series technologies: Thermal Armor, Thermal Radar 2, ICe, Fortifier, Components, Detective, ESD Guards 2, Dust Defenders.

Form Factor and Size

ATX 30.5cm x 24.4cm

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Comments: 1
  1. Mia Bennett

    Can the Asus TUF Sabertooth X99 motherboard accommodate multiple NVM Express drives simultaneously?

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