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The Gigabyte X299 Designare EX is a premium ATX motherboard for Intel's Core X-series processors on the LGA 2066 socket. It stands out with three M.2 slots, dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, a DisplayPort input for Thunderbolt pass-through, and a robust 12-phase VRM with generous heatsinks. It suits content creators and workstation builders who need fast storage, external display chains and lots of PCIe lanes rather than gamers chasing the highest memory overclocks. Against rivals like the ASUS Prime X299-A and MSI X299 SLI Plus, it offers more connectivity but a busier board layout and a higher price tier.
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Lowest price we've seen: $818.37 on Nov 10 at Newegg. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.
Owners and reviewers describe the Designare EX as a solid, feature-rich X299 board with excellent storage and Thunderbolt connectivity. Most praise its build quality and cooling, while some complain about the crowded layout and the aging platform.
