EVGA X58 SLI motherboard released

Posted on Monday, November 17 2008 @ 22:42 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

EVGA has officially released the EVGA X58 SLI motherboard, its first motherboard that doesn't use a chipset from NVIDIA. The EVGA X58 SLI features the Intel X58 chipset and has support for 2-way and 3-way SLI but CrossFireX is also supported of course.

Here's a look at the features of this $329.99 motherboard:

Supports Intel Core i7 processors
Intel X58/ICH10R chipset
Six DIMM triple-channel DDR3 1333MHz+
2-way SLI, 3-way SLI and CrossFireX support
10 SATA II ports (1 e-SATA)
EVGA VDroop control: stabilizes voltage and ensures maximum stability when overclocking
2 Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000)
8 channel audio (includes COAX and optical)
100% solid state capacitors
Onboard Clear CMOS, Power and Reset buttons
12 USB ports (8 I/O, 4 external)
2 FireWire ports (1 I/O, 1 external)
Chipset fan with sideways exhaust
Detatched Enthusiast VREG cooler
EVGA E-LEET motherboard tuner for quick access to overclocking controls without going into the BIOS
EVGA EZ Voltage for quick access to reading voltages
Onboard debug LED shows current CPU temperature

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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