https://www.servethehome.com/asus-x9...rboard-review/
The X99-E-10G WS brings new 10G network capability to the table which will boost transfer times of large files between 10G storage solutions and the workstation. Users should expect to see 10x faster transfers of data across a 10GbE network. In the past we would need to add in a 10GbE PCIe network card to achieve this, now 10G is built right into the motherboard which frees up PCIe slots for more GPU?s. We expect the trend to include 10GbE support on motherboards to continue. As working files become larger, faster networks will become more commonplace.
The ASUS X99-E-10G WS a suggested retail price of $650 for this board (verified with Amazon as of the time of this writing.) Considering that a Dual port Intel X550-AT2 10 Gbit expansion card would cost upwards of $300 or more adding this network feature does add a significant amount to the cost of this motherboard. On the other hand, we are starting to see 10GbE as a mandatory feature for STH readers in the near future. Switch technology has brought the networking costs to extremely reasonable levels.
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