ASUS launches Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI motherboard
AMD’s formidable Ryzen Threadripper 7000 series processors are poised for release on November 21st, boasting a staggering 96 cores and a TDP of 350W. To cater to these multicore titans, AMD has curated the workstation-centric WRX90 motherboard and the HEDT-targeted TRX50 motherboard. As the launch date draws near, motherboard manufacturers have begun unveiling their respective offerings. Notably, ASUS introduced their flagship model, the Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI, designed to accommodate these performance behemoths with an impressive 36-phase power delivery.
The ASUS Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI motherboard is tailored to support both the Ryzen Threadripper 7000X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000WX processors. Adjacent to the massive AMD SP6 socket lies the 36-phase power delivery, overshadowed by an expansive heat-pipe cooler enveloping the CPU VRM modules. The board employs dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, with four DDR5 memory slots flanking the CPU socket on both sides, capable of supporting up to 1TB of ECC memory.
In terms of expansion capabilities, the motherboard features three PCI-E 5.0 x16 slots and two PCI-E 4.0 x16 slots, although one of the latter appears to have only x4 bandwidth. Additionally, it boasts three PCI-E 5.0-compatible M.2 slots, a SlimSAS interface, and four SATA ports. Adjacent to the SATA ports, there’s a PCI-E 8-pin and a 6-pin connector intended to provide auxiliary power when deploying multiple PCI-E devices. Both the front and rear offer USB 20Gbps Type-C ports. On the networking front, the motherboard extends dual-wired Ethernet options of 10Gb and 2.5Gb, complemented by an integrated WiFi card.
Of intrigue, atop the primary 24-pin power connector on the motherboard, there exists another shrouded 24-pin connector. Similarly, besides the CPU’s dual 8-pin power connectors, another occluded 8-pin port is present, suggesting the motherboard’s capability to support dual-power supplies. This design aims to ensure that if one power source falters, the alternative can seamlessly continue to energize both the motherboard and CPU, enhancing overall platform stability.
