Asus tuf x299 mark 1 review in Spanish (full analysis)

TUF is one of the series of motherboards most loved by users, they are models with characteristics focused on maximizing durability and with an aesthetic with military lines that can throw back many users but is adored by many others. The latest release is the Asus TUF X299 MARK 1 for the new Intel Skylake-X processors.

How will this motherboard perform? Will it be enough to hold the new Intel i9? We will get out of doubt with this review! Here we go!

We thank Asus for trusting us with the loan of the product for its analysis:

Asus TUF X299 MARK 1 technical specifications

Unboxing and design

The Asus TUF X299 MARK 1 It is presented in a cardboard box with a design very similar to that of other analyzed models. On its cover we find an image of the motherboard and the silkscreen of the large model. While on the opposite side, the most important specifications and characteristics are detailed.

Inside we find the following bundle

Asus TUF X299 MARK 1 motherboard Back plate Instruction manual & quick guide CD disk with drivers SATAQ-Connector Cable Set TUFUSB TUFT certificate M.2 SSD screws Vertical socket to connect M.2 Graphics card holder SLI HB ROG cable

The Asus TUF X299 MARK 1 is an ATX format motherboard that has been designed to offer the greatest durability and is focused on enthusiasts, modders and all those who need the highest reliability on a day-to-day basis. This motherboard has been designed with the leading technologies in cooling and temperature control to offer the user a very stable and robust system thanks to excellent cooling. The components of the TUF series have been tested for military use by independent laboratories, ensuring that their quality and reliability are second to none. Each of the plates goes through exhaustive security controls to ensure the highest levels of quality and reliability, not in vain do they come with a five-year warranty.

A quick look at his rear armor. An authentic past and that each new generation we like more.

Surrounding the LGA 2066 socket we find eight DDR4 DIMM slots with support for a maximum of 128 GB of memory in Quad Chanel configuration and a powerful 8 + 2-phase DIGI + VRM with TUF certified components to achieve the highest levels of reliability and the best efficiency. This VRM is powered by one 24-pin ATX connector and two 8-pin and 6-pin PCIe connectors to ensure maximum power and power stability. What temperatures do they reach? We will review it during the analysis!

Asus TUF X299 Mark 1 has been designed to offer the best air flow within the system to perfectly cool all components, so a fan has been placed over the chipset heatsink and heatsinks over the M.2 slots for the Mounted SSDs can work with temperatures up to 25ºC lower than other boards without them.

The dedicated TUF ICe processor has also been included to monitor the temperature and all the sensors on the motherboard in real time, so it can be adjusted perfectly automatically or manually thanks to the Thermal Radar 3 and TUF Detective 2 applications.

Thermal Radar 3 allows the user to very efficiently control the chassis fans, liquid cooling pumps, AIO kits or even the fans of Asus graphics cards, with this you can perfectly manage the need for cooling in a way very comfortable.

TUF Fortifier is the characteristic TUF series reinforcement backplate that brings incredible robustness and firmness to the motherboard, this will make it able to withstand without any problem the weight of several high-end graphics cards and even very large and heavy CPU coolers. This backplate also helps improve the cooling of VRM components to reduce their temperature by up to 5ºC.

Asus wants to protect your graphics card, that is why the TUF X299 Mark 1 includes a holder that prevents the card from ending up bending under its own weight, a very common evil of high-end models and that harms aesthetics as well as being able to derive in operating problems in the most serious cases. This piece is made of high quality metal and can support up to 15 Kg of weight without problems.

The PCI Express slots of the Asus TUF X299 Mark 1 have also been in the spotlight, which is why the Dust Defenders technology has been equipped to prevent dust accumulation and they have been reinforced with SafeSlot technology that allows a bond to the PCB a lot firmer and more resistant to the heavy weight of larger, more powerful graphics. Asus TUF X299 Mark 1 is compatible with 3-way SLI and CrossFire multi-GPU systems so we can design a system with enormous potential for the most modern and advanced video games.

We come to the storage options and we find a large number of ports that will allow us to connect many hard drives, both SSD and HDD. Specifically, we have two M.2 ports for the most advanced NVMe disks and eight SATA III 6 Gb / s ports so that we can connect a large number of mechanical disks or SSDs in the more traditional SATA format. It is also compatible with Raid 0, 1, 5, 10, Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology and Intel Optane.

We continue with two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces with the Intel I219V and Intel I211 controllers along with an 8-channel HD sound system signed by the Realtek ALC S1220A engine with highly advanced features such as a headphone amplifier, electromagnetic isolation and premium components such as Japanese capacitors. They offer the best durability as well as crystal clear, crystal clear sound. This sound system has separate PCBs on the left and right channels to improve sound accuracy and overall quality.

Finally, we leave you all the rear connections that it integrates:

USB BIOS Flashback button 9 USB 3.0 connections 1 USB 3.1 Type C1 connection USB 3.1 Type A2 connection x network cards 5 audio connections + digital output

Test bench and tests

TESTING BENCH
Processor:	Intel Core i9-7900X
Base plate:	Asus TUF X299 MARK 1
Memory:	64 GB Corsair LPX DDR4 3600 MHz
Heatsink	Corsair H100i V2.
HDD	Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB.
Graphic card	Nvidia GTX 1080 Ti.
Power supply	Corsair AX860i.

To check the stability of the Intel Core i5-7640X processor at stock speeds, 3200 MHz memories, the motherboard we have stressed with Prime 95 Custom and we have used a Corsair H100i V2 cooling.

The graphic we have used is an Nvidia GTX1080 Ti, without further delay, let's see the results obtained in our tests with a 1920 x 1080 monitor. We show you the results we have obtained:

BIOS

Like the Deluxe and ROG X299 version we tested on launch day. Its BIOS to be of the first motherboards is very mature and offers a very accurate overclock. Its multitude of options, monitoring levels , customization and robustness are fantastic. One of the best we have played in this last decade.

Final words and conclusion about Asus TUF X299 MARK 1

The Asus TUF X299 MARK 1 is a motherboard with X299 chipset and ATX format. Both the design and the components that have been chosen are of the highest quality: external armor, reinforcement in the rear area and first class dissipation.

In our tests we have been able to reach up to 4500 MHz with a voltage lower than 1.30v in its 6 cores. An ideal motherboard for the most enthusiastic users.

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We also have to highlight the incorporation of a double extra power connection: 8 + 6 that we have been able to measure the temperatures of your VRM at all times. It has never been in stock at 43ºC and overclocked it has risen to 70ºC .

Is this motherboard worth it? The answer is yes, so much so that I have decided to leave it as the motherboard of my current computer with an Intel Core i9-7900X. A real pass to enjoy both playing and working! What do you think? Is it worth all your extras?

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ TUF COMPONENTS	- DOES NOT INCORPORATE WIFI CONNECTION.
+ MATURE BIOS
+ CONSTRUCTION QUALITY.
+ OVERCLOCKING.
+ HEATSINK FOR DISC M.2