Asus Asus PRIME X299-A II Prime II Desktop Motherboard- Intel Chipset- Socket R4 LGA-2066- 256 GB DDR4 SDRAM Maximum RAM

The Prime X299-A II caters to users with serious pursuits: Those who prefer to put their high-core-count processors to more productive use. This high-end desktop board combines cutting-edge performance with our signature features, including an enhanced VRM tailored for running the CPU performance at stock speeds, intuitive cooling control, next-gen connectivity, and extensive customization. Intel's high-end desktop platform raises the stakes with updated Intel Core X-Series Processors that boast cores, cache, and bandwidth. The Prime X299-A II is ready for the additional processing power that plows through CPU-intensive tasks, and the extra bandwidth allows you to add more GPUs and NVMe SSDs to accelerate a wide range of work. Robust Power Design The LGA 2066 socket is compatible with Intel Core X-Series Processors with up to 18 cores, over 44 PCI Express lanes, and 165-watt thermal design power (TDP). Those specs require serious power, so the Prime X299-A II is equipped with an enhanced power solution that includes 12 power stages that line up neatly along the top edge of the PCB. ProCool II connector ProCool II connectors ensure a snug and reliable connection to the EPS 12V power lines. The second-generation features upgrades of metal amour and solid pins for better heat dissipation, as well as a warning LED-display with a BIOS POST message to indicate an improper connection. PowIRstage MOSFETS Prime X299-A II VRM is comprised of 12 IR3555 PowIRstages, each rated to handle 60 amps Microfine Alloy choke Each PowIRstage is accompanied by a high-permeability alloy-core choke rated to handle 45 amps. Make your memory go faster The X299 platform delivers ample bandwidth on multiple fronts. Its quad-channel memory controller supports up to 256 GB of DDR4 memory across eight slots. With optimized trace layout, the Prime X299-A II can hit memory speeds up to DDR4 4266 MHz or beyond. Multi-GPU support Fully loaded takes on a new meaning when you have over 44 PCI