Self-proclaimed alpha male computer nerds everywhere are rejoicing that they too can now enjoy unicorn rainbow glitter motherboards festooned with a single, abstract sqinting eyeball in order to enhance their digital wang-fu. Thank you for this gift, Asus! What would the world be without an imaginary republic of unwashed basement dwellers gawking at their illuminated computer components through the glass side of a metal box?
Best comment ever. I mean really to the OP, why come here, read the article and take the time just to sh1t on something. Did mommy not love you enough?
I don't think I've ever seen you post a single positive remark about a product in an article or press release on Anandtech. All you do is crap on how nothing is catering to your exact demands, with a particular emphasis against RGB like it is a personal affront to your very existence.
Your cybersleuthing(stalking) skills need a bit of work. I know you're infatuated with me, but it seems like your attention is pretty selective and centered around subject matter with which you can use to get yourself riled up for no good reason. Calm down and enjoy life a little instead of looking for ways to get offended and things may go better.
I hate RGB too and I too would wish they made a professional board for this ultra cpu. I will buy it though, even if I have to buy a board with RGB on. Good news is, it's possible to turn off the RGB as well as the unnecessary wifi and audio on most boards by setting some jumpers. That said, your initial comment is clownish.
No, you complain too much. Every single bloody article you post some complaint and how you just use a mobile device or something, whatever. You, hon, are the one getting rules up and your Jimmies rustled on every article. Just shut up. I don't comment a lot here but I needed to say that.
I don't mean to be rude, but it seems odd to get wrapped up on what sort of device someone else uses to play video games and then tell them to shut up over something like that. I mean I get it, the Internet has all sorts on it, but a choice of gaming platforms is a pretty trivial matter.
as i said before, no offence... but i find it funny.. you do something.. then some one else does it.. and you call them out on it.. they call you out on it and you get offended.. come on peachncream.. i think even AT asked you not to be a jerk...
Here we have a internet virgin who is angry people are enjoying their hobby so he throws a big fucking tantrum on the internet.He thinks everyone is deeply hurt by his manic episode when in reality no one gives a shit because anyone who still uses nerd as an insult has a hollow brain and a IQ of 3
For those that can afford an insane 4 way RTX Quaddro RT/PT rendering rig that would certainly be a preferred option, are you saying there are none as yet?
In Blender, modern GeForces/Radeons can fit fairly complex scenes in VRAM. The half capacity compared to Quadros isnt quite the deal breaker it used to be.
AI training with multiple 2080 TIs isnt unheard of either. 11GB is often sufficient.
Anyway, my point is that theres a newish market for multi GPU rigs that cost less than a car. And I suspect cloud render/training farms are eating into the traditional Quadro market anyway.
For me this will be a deep learning workstation with 4x Quadro 8000. Serious deep learning builds these days are usually multi node 8x v100 clusters (or TPU pods if you're at Google), so this is just some local hardware for quick experimentation with smaller models.
It does. However, it's pricey, and I feel like I would be paying for that AIC adaptor, and dual 10GE ports, which I don't need. Otherwise how do I know it's better than Asrock? In the past I always went with Asus and never had a problem. Their X99-E WS boards have been a gold standard for multi GPU workstations - default choice of many system integrators.
welcome to the nature of computers.. buy now.. knowing that next week.. something better could come out... buy what you can afford and fits your needs today.. and try not to worry about tomorrow
Unfortunately I was one of the people who ordered the motherboard and installed it in a computer case well in advance of the processor's release date, so all I had to pretty much do on the day was install the processor, add the thermal paste and then apply the watercooling block. I really hope the non-alpha version of this board is up to the job or I will indeed be annoyed. I don't plan to heavily overclock it, so all being well it'll be sufficient.
I never said I didn't plan to overclock, I said I didn't plan to heavily overclock (e.g. I won't be going near the realms of where you'd need a chiller or even LN2, just a custom watercooling loop with initially one 420mm radiator, two if needed, lol).
The (non alpha) version is excellent and is designed to handle the TDP of even the 3990X. The (alpha) version will be more suited of those that like the push the all core overclocks to the absolute limit without regard to degrading their silicon.
These are great boards, I immediately turn off the RGB stuff always and wish it wasn't there but so be it.
Why do tech media continue to spout these lies about ASUS's boards? Claims that ASUS themselves very deliberately aren't making, because saying such would be false advertising.
While it has 16 *power stages*, teaming them into pairs instead of using doublers still results in just 8 phases - the two components run in parallel and in the same phase.
"Phase" in computer power delivery uses the regular meaning of the word, not some special "computer" variant. Here it refers to the phase of AC power thru a circuit. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase_(waves)
In order to facilitate efficient adjustment of power usage and maintain required output voltage regardless of current, the incoming 12V DC power is modulated by periodically cutting the signal (at over 100 kHz), creating a (more or less) square waveform in each phase.
The signals from multiple phases (whose phases are evenly spaced) are combined and filtererd to produce a constant DC output with the desired voltage.
A theoretical example: If input voltage is 12V and 3V output is required, in the combined signal (pre-filtering), you'd have 12V 25% of the time and 0V 75% of the time. Filtering averages this out and you get 3V DC. In the real world any inefficiencies have to be taken into account.
A phase doubler splits the waves from its input alternately among the outputs, resulting in each output having different phase.
Teaming on the other hand just doubles (or triples/quadruples) the capacity of the components in the same phase.
I am interested in this motherboard, I see it is the new Alpha TRX40.
Originally I assumed the AMD 3970X would be compatible, however I just checked the ASUS website compatibility list and it is only showing 3990x as compatible, but then in the description it says supports TRX40 up to 64 cores, really confused whether this will support my AMD 3970x or not? ?
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PeachNCream - Monday, January 27, 2020 - link
Self-proclaimed alpha male computer nerds everywhere are rejoicing that they too can now enjoy unicorn rainbow glitter motherboards festooned with a single, abstract sqinting eyeball in order to enhance their digital wang-fu. Thank you for this gift, Asus! What would the world be without an imaginary republic of unwashed basement dwellers gawking at their illuminated computer components through the glass side of a metal box?jordanclock - Monday, January 27, 2020 - link
Have you ever been happy?osteopathic1 - Monday, January 27, 2020 - link
Best comment ever. I mean really to the OP, why come here, read the article and take the time just to sh1t on something. Did mommy not love you enough?PeachNCream - Monday, January 27, 2020 - link
I'm just having fun with an awful product. I apologize for hitting so close to home while razzing ASUS' latest glitter bomb.jordanclock - Monday, January 27, 2020 - link
I don't think I've ever seen you post a single positive remark about a product in an article or press release on Anandtech. All you do is crap on how nothing is catering to your exact demands, with a particular emphasis against RGB like it is a personal affront to your very existence.PeachNCream - Monday, January 27, 2020 - link
Your cybersleuthing(stalking) skills need a bit of work. I know you're infatuated with me, but it seems like your attention is pretty selective and centered around subject matter with which you can use to get yourself riled up for no good reason. Calm down and enjoy life a little instead of looking for ways to get offended and things may go better.David613 - Monday, January 27, 2020 - link
I hate RGB too and I too would wish they made a professional board for this ultra cpu. I will buy it though, even if I have to buy a board with RGB on. Good news is, it's possible to turn off the RGB as well as the unnecessary wifi and audio on most boards by setting some jumpers. That said, your initial comment is clownish.soresu - Monday, January 27, 2020 - link
All my thoughts rolled into one tidy reply, thankyou sir!AshlayW - Monday, January 27, 2020 - link
No, you complain too much. Every single bloody article you post some complaint and how you just use a mobile device or something, whatever.You, hon, are the one getting rules up and your Jimmies rustled on every article. Just shut up. I don't comment a lot here but I needed to say that.
PeachNCream - Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - link
I don't mean to be rude, but it seems odd to get wrapped up on what sort of device someone else uses to play video games and then tell them to shut up over something like that. I mean I get it, the Internet has all sorts on it, but a choice of gaming platforms is a pretty trivial matter.Qasar - Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - link
as i said before, no offence... but i find it funny.. you do something.. then some one else does it.. and you call them out on it.. they call you out on it and you get offended.. come on peachncream.. i think even AT asked you not to be a jerk...skavi - Friday, January 31, 2020 - link
> Calm down and enjoy life a little instead of looking for ways to get offended and things may go better.absolutely rich coming from you, lol
Sailor23M - Thursday, January 30, 2020 - link
I actually enjoyed reading the comment...TY P&C.AshlayW - Monday, January 27, 2020 - link
Just stop commenting if you don't like anything. Go away and spew your negative Nancy BS elsewhere.flyingpants265 - Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - link
Jesus, this post is pathetic.MrMadlad - Thursday, August 20, 2020 - link
Here we have a internet virgin who is angry people are enjoying their hobby so he throws a big fucking tantrum on the internet.He thinks everyone is deeply hurt by his manic episode when in reality no one gives a shit because anyone who still uses nerd as an insult has a hollow brain and a IQ of 3p1esk - Monday, January 27, 2020 - link
Are they going to release a proper quad GPU TRX40 board? I'm about to order Asrock TRX Creator, but I'd rather go with Asus.brucethemoose - Monday, January 27, 2020 - link
That does seem like a glaring omission. 4x GPUs isbrucethemoose - Monday, January 27, 2020 - link
*a pretty common use case these days.soresu - Monday, January 27, 2020 - link
For those that can afford an insane 4 way RTX Quaddro RT/PT rendering rig that would certainly be a preferred option, are you saying there are none as yet?brucethemoose - Monday, January 27, 2020 - link
In Blender, modern GeForces/Radeons can fit fairly complex scenes in VRAM. The half capacity compared to Quadros isnt quite the deal breaker it used to be.AI training with multiple 2080 TIs isnt unheard of either. 11GB is often sufficient.
Anyway, my point is that theres a newish market for multi GPU rigs that cost less than a car. And I suspect cloud render/training farms are eating into the traditional Quadro market anyway.
p1esk - Monday, January 27, 2020 - link
For me this will be a deep learning workstation with 4x Quadro 8000. Serious deep learning builds these days are usually multi node 8x v100 clusters (or TPU pods if you're at Google), so this is just some local hardware for quick experimentation with smaller models.lipscomb88 - Monday, January 27, 2020 - link
Does the trx40 xtreme from gigabyte not fit that need for you?p1esk - Monday, January 27, 2020 - link
It does. However, it's pricey, and I feel like I would be paying for that AIC adaptor, and dual 10GE ports, which I don't need. Otherwise how do I know it's better than Asrock? In the past I always went with Asus and never had a problem. Their X99-E WS boards have been a gold standard for multi GPU workstations - default choice of many system integrators.Assimilator87 - Monday, January 27, 2020 - link
I would be so pissed if I had sunk $850 on ASUS'es top motherboard, just for them to drop a slightly better one so soon.Qasar - Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - link
welcome to the nature of computers.. buy now.. knowing that next week.. something better could come out...buy what you can afford and fits your needs today.. and try not to worry about tomorrow
Ix1 - Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - link
Unfortunately I was one of the people who ordered the motherboard and installed it in a computer case well in advance of the processor's release date, so all I had to pretty much do on the day was install the processor, add the thermal paste and then apply the watercooling block. I really hope the non-alpha version of this board is up to the job or I will indeed be annoyed. I don't plan to heavily overclock it, so all being well it'll be sufficient.p1esk - Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - link
If you don't plan to OC, why did you buy this board?Ix1 - Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - link
I never said I didn't plan to overclock, I said I didn't plan to heavily overclock (e.g. I won't be going near the realms of where you'd need a chiller or even LN2, just a custom watercooling loop with initially one 420mm radiator, two if needed, lol).cpufrost - Friday, January 31, 2020 - link
The (non alpha) version is excellent and is designed to handle the TDP of even the 3990X. The (alpha) version will be more suited of those that like the push the all core overclocks to the absolute limit without regard to degrading their silicon.These are great boards, I immediately turn off the RGB stuff always and wish it wasn't there but so be it.
Hul8 - Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - link
Again, not any kind of 16-phase!Why do tech media continue to spout these lies about ASUS's boards? Claims that ASUS themselves very deliberately aren't making, because saying such would be false advertising.
While it has 16 *power stages*, teaming them into pairs instead of using doublers still results in just 8 phases - the two components run in parallel and in the same phase.
Hul8 - Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - link
"Phase" in computer power delivery uses the regular meaning of the word, not some special "computer" variant. Here it refers to the phase of AC power thru a circuit. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase_(waves)In order to facilitate efficient adjustment of power usage and maintain required output voltage regardless of current, the incoming 12V DC power is modulated by periodically cutting the signal (at over 100 kHz), creating a (more or less) square waveform in each phase.
The signals from multiple phases (whose phases are evenly spaced) are combined and filtererd to produce a constant DC output with the desired voltage.
A theoretical example:
If input voltage is 12V and 3V output is required, in the combined signal (pre-filtering), you'd have 12V 25% of the time and 0V 75% of the time. Filtering averages this out and you get 3V DC. In the real world any inefficiencies have to be taken into account.
A phase doubler splits the waves from its input alternately among the outputs, resulting in each output having different phase.
Teaming on the other hand just doubles (or triples/quadruples) the capacity of the components in the same phase.
Hul8 - Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - link
And note that the % of the time of 12V versus 0V is done with PWM; altering the length of time for which the 12V is held.Unix_SU - Friday, February 14, 2020 - link
I am interested in this motherboard, I see it is the new Alpha TRX40.Originally I assumed the AMD 3970X would be compatible, however I just checked the ASUS website compatibility list and it is only showing 3990x as compatible, but then in the description it says supports TRX40 up to 64 cores, really confused whether this will support my AMD 3970x or not? ?