Much like other products which fall into the STRIX lineup, the STRIX X99 Gaming carries with it the bright and lively theme on the packaging. The box reveals an exciting illustration of the motherboard and lists some of the key features while on the reverse we have a breakdown of the fundamental attributes and a diagram highlighting the features with technical detailing.


Delving inside the box, we are met by quite a number of bundled accessories. We have the following items:

• User's manual
• I/O Shield
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
• 1 x M.2 Screw Package
• 1 x CPU installation tool
• 1 x Supporting DVD
• 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
• 1 x Cable ties pack(s)
• ROG Fan Label
• 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)

Unlike the signature series, this STRIX variant does not come with any of the add-in cards, but we do receive WiFi adapters and an extension cable to make use of the Aura lighting.


Unpacking STRIX X99 Gaming from the box we have a rather distinct looking motherboard. The overall design is aggressive yet sleek. Across the expanse of the board we have black being used for the slots, lanes and ports with the only distinguishing colour being that of orange on the heatsink and rear IO cover. Aesthetically, STRIX X99 Gaming is a delight and it will pair up with other hardware very well for its neutral appearance.

STRIX X99 Gaming conforms to the ATX form factor measuring: 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ).