The Prime X299-A II is aimed at users with high demands: those who want to make productive use of their processors with a high number of cores. This high-end desktop motherboard combines top performance with distinctive features, including an improved VRM designed for operating the CPU at standard speed, intuitive cooling control, next-generation connectivity, and extensive customization options. Intel's high-end desktop platform sets new standards with updated Intel Core X-series processors that impress with cores, cache, and bandwidth. The Prime X299-A II is ready for the additional computing power that makes CPU-intensive tasks a breeze. The increased bandwidth also allows for the integration of additional GPUs and NVMe SSDs to accelerate a variety of workflows. The LGA-2066 socket is compatible with Intel Core X-series processors with up to 18 cores, more than 44 PCI Express lanes, and 165 watts of Thermal Design Power (TDP). These specifications require significant electrical power. Therefore, the Prime X299-A II is equipped with an enhanced power solution featuring 12 power stages, neatly arranged at the top edge of the board.