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Introducing the EVGA X99 Lineup

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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/.