Review: Asus ROG Strix X99 Gaming

Benchmarks: Power Consumption

Motherboard efficiency has become a key selling point, and it's Asus who has the edge in this regard. In all three scenarios, the Strix X99 Gaming was found to draw less power than the MSI X99A Gaming Pro Carbon. There isn't a massive amount in it, but even the smallest saving can add up if your system is on 24/7.