ASUS Middle East announces X99-M WS

ASUS Middle East today announced X99-M WS, the most compact, feature-rich micro-ATX motherboard for small-form-factor (SFF) builds, and equipped with two-way graphics power at full x16 speed, the latest USB 3.1 connectivity and built-in 802.11ac Wi-Fi for wireless data-transfer speeds of up to 1,300Mbit/s.

X99-M WS also has an M.2 connector that supports both 60mm (2260) and 80mm (2280) storage devices, plus ASUS-exclusive 5-Way Optimization technology that dynamically optimizes multiple system parameters for best performance, all with a single click.

Ultimate micro-ATX graphics power: Two dual-slot PCI Express 3.0 cards at x16 speed

Based on the powerful Intel^® X99 chipset, X99-M WS is the first ASUS micro-ATX with PCI Express^® (PCIe^®) 3.0 slots able to accommodate up to two dual-slot graphics cards. The new motherboard supports both two-way NVIDIA^® Geforce^® SLI^™ and AMD^® CrossFireX^™ configurations, making it an excellent choice for graphics professionals who depend on powerful graphics in areas such as design and modeling, medical research, plus processing-intensive simulation and rendering applications.

In addition to graphics cards, extensive expandability offers ample room for RAID cards, PCI Express-based solid-state drives (SSDs), video-capture cards and many other popular components.

Latest connectivity: USB 3.1, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and M.2 support all built in

With the latest USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A connectivity built in for the very fastest USB data transfers, X99-M WS enables data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbit/s — or twice as fast USB 3.0. The next-generation standard is completely backward-compatible with existing USB devices, so users are able to use existing equipment and be all set to enjoy USB 3.1's breakneck speeds. ASUS-exclusive USB 3.1 Boost technology automatically accelerates USB 3.1 performance even further.

X99-M WS also has built-in 3x3 (three transmit, three receive) 802.11ac Wi-FI for wireless speeds of up to 1300Mbit/s, plus an M.2 socket that accommodates the solid-state drives for ultra-fast data transfers.

One-click tuning: Exclusive 5-Way Optimization technology for hassle-free performance boost

Systems built with X99-M WS are smarter with 5-Way Optimization, another ASUS-exclusive technology. It dynamically optimizes essential aspects of the system based on real-time use, ensuring superb processor performance, everyday energy savings, ultra-stable digital power, cool and quiet fans and networking and audio settings that are tailored for preferred apps — perfect for gaming, entertainment, productivity or just about anything else.