PRESS RELEASE
29 August 2014 - The EVGA X99 lineup has arrived. EVGA has rebuilt its motherboard lineup for the next generation Intel® platform, offering a stunning set of new features and overclocking support. These motherboards also feature EVGA's new GUI BIOS that focuses on the best overclocking support, functionality, and are straight and to the point - the way a modern BIOS should be.
The Intel® X99 platform unlocks incredible performance:
- Supports up to 16 CPU threads (8-core)
- First desktop platform to support DDR4 memory
- Up to 40 PCI-E 3.0 lanes
- Native SATA 6.0Gb/s & USB 3.0
- Up to 20MB CPU Cache on 8 Core CPU
Intel® CoreTM i7-5960X vs. Intel® CoreTM i7 4960X
- Game Physics and AI up to 14% FASTER (3DMark Fire Strike Physics Extreme)
- 4K Video Editing up to 20% FASTER (Adobe Premiere Pro CC)
- 3D Rendering up to 32% FASTER (CINEBENCH 15 X)
EVGA will have three products available starting today, key differences are as follows:
Product Name |
Size |
SLI |
Audio |
SATA 6G |
USB 3.0 |
Memory Support |
M.2 |
Power Phases |
BIOS Support |
PCI-E Switches |
CPU Gold Content |
Intel GB Network |
MSRP |
EVGA X99 Classified |
EATX |
4-Way |
Creative Core3D |
10 |
6 |
8 DIMM 3000MHz+ |
Slot E/M |
10 |
3 |
Yes |
150% Increase |
2 |
$399 |
EVGA X99 FTW |
EATX |
4-Way |
HD Audio |
10 |
6 |
8 DIMM 3000MHz+ |
N/A |
8 |
2 |
Yes |
150% Increase |
2 |
$299 |
EVGA X99 Micro |
mATX |
3-Way |
HD Audio |
6 |
6 |
4 DIMM 3000MHz+ |
Slot E |
6 |
1 |
N/A |
Standard |
1 |
$249 |
EVGA X99 MSRPs (including VAT) in Europe are as follows:
EVGA X99 Micro: 228 Euros / £182
EVGA X99 FTW: 273 Euros / £217
EVGA X99 Classified: 364 Euros / £290
Learn more about the EVGA X99 motherboard lineup here: http://eu.evga.com/articles/00866/EVGA-X99-Motherboards/.
About EVGA
EVGA is the #1 NVIDIA authorised partner in channel sales throughout North America. Based on the philosophy of intelligent innovation, market knowledge, and the real time operation, EVGA continues to identify the need in the market place and providing the solution to that need. By offering product differentiation, 24/7 tech support, a 90 day Step-Up programme, and other customer focused programmes, EVGA is a clear leader in all categories: etail, retail, distribution, and system integration. With headquarters in Brea, CA, EVGA's global coverage includes EVGA GmbH in Munich, EVGA LATAM in Miami, and EVGA Hong Kong. For further information online about EVGA, visit: http://eu.evga.com/.