EVGA X79 Dark E-ATX 8 DIMM QUAD-CHANNEL DDR3 2400MHZ+ 4-WAY SLI & CrossFireX Motherboard

The EVGA X79 Dark is a reimagined EVGA X79 platform. Built from the ground up this motherboard has a number of firsts, creating a landmark platform for PC enthusiasts everywhere.

It starts with a full 12 Layer PCB, improving overall overclock stability and PCB cooling. The memory trace layout is optimized for compatibility, improved overclocking and full 8 DIMM memory support. The CPU VRM is redesigned, using the best industry IR power stages, for efficient power to your CPU. The PCI-E layout is improved, better lane distribution for better performance + PCI-E 3.0 compatibility, and 4-way SLI support in E-ATX form factor. A slew of great onboard devices including additional 4 port SATA 6G controller for a total of 6 SATA 6G ports, dual Intel Gigabit LANs and a USB 3.0 controller for a total of 6 USB 3.0 devices.

Specifications

General
   Product Type:  Motherboard - extended ATX
   Chipset Type:  Intel X79 Express
   Processor Socket:  LGA2011 Socket
   Max Processors Qty:  1
   Compatible Processors:  Core i7

Supported RAM
   Max Size:  64 GB
   Technology:  DDR3
   Bus Clock:  2400 MHz, 1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz, 800 MHz, 1866 MHz, 2133 MHz
   Features:  Quad channel memory architecture

Audio
   Type:  HD Audio (8-channel)
   Audio Codec:  Realtek ALC898

LAN
   Network Controller:  Intel 82579 / Intel 82574
   Network Interfaces:  Bluetooth, 2 x Gigabit Ethernet

Expansion / Connectivity
   Expansion Slot(s):  1 x CPU ¦ 8 x DIMM 240-pin ¦ 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 ( x16 mode (x8 mode if neighbour slot is occupied) ) ¦ 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 ( x8 mode ) ¦ 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 ( x8 mode (x4 mode if neighbour slot is occupied) ) ¦ 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4
   Storage Interfaces:  SATA-300 - connector(s): 4 x 7pin Serial ATA - 4 device(s) - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 / JBOD ¦ Marvell 88SE9172 : SATA-300 - connector(s): 2 x 7pin external SATA - 2 device(s) - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 / JBOD ¦ SATA-600 - connector(s): 2 x 7pin Serial ATA - 2 device(s) - RAID 0 / RAID 1 ¦ Marvell 88SE9230 : SATA-600 - connector
   Interfaces:  4 x USB 3.0 ¦ 6 x USB 2.0 ¦ 2 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) ¦ 1 x TOSLINK ¦ 1 x microphone - mini-jack ¦ 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack ¦ 1 x audio line-out (side surround)/line-in - mini-jack ¦ 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack ¦ 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack
   Internal Interfaces:  4 x USB 2.0 - header ¦ 2 x USB 3.0 - header ¦ 1 x audio - header
   Power Connectors:  24-pin main power connector, 2 x 8-pin ATX12V connectors

Features
   BIOS Type:  AMI
   BIOS Features:  ACPI support, UEFI BIOS
   Hardware Features:  Diagnostic LEDs, 12+2 Phase Power Design, Triple BIOS, NVIDIA 3-way SLI Technology Support, NVIDIA 2-way SLI Technology Support, NVIDIA 4-way SLI Technology Support, AMD 4-way CrossFireX technology support, Clear CMOS Button, EVGA EVBot support

Miscellaneous
   Included Accessories:  I/O back plate
   Cables Included:  1 x SLI bridge ¦ 1 x 3-way SLI bridge ¦ 1 x 4-way SLI bridge ¦ 1 x USB panel ¦ 1 x SuperSpeed USB panel ¦ 2 x Serial ATA power adapter ¦ 4 x Serial ATA cable
   Software Included:  Drivers & utilities, EVGA E-LEET
   Width:  12 in
   Depth:  10.4 in

Manufacturer Warranty
   Service & Support:  3 years warranty
   Service & Support Details:  Limited warranty - 3 years