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10-21-2008, 05:45 PM
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EVGA X58 Motherboard Confirmed - don't get set on other offerings just yet!
I've known this for quite some time now, and I just didn't know if it was still under NDA or not, but - EVGA will be releasing an X58 motherboard that will *hopefully* release at the launch of Nehalem. I've talked to a few people at EVGA about this, and they are very hush hush about timeframes but they did say there is an EVGA X58 platform in the works.
Absolute confirmation can be found in NVIDIA's latest press release:
http://www.nvidia.com/object/io_1224586792565.html
“EVGA is continuing its tradition of bringing true enthusiast platforms to the market following the success with NVIDIA nForce-based SLI motherboards supporting Intel CPUs,” said Joe Darwin, Director of Technical Marketing at EVGA. “By licensing NVIDIA SLI technology, the EVGA X58 motherboard will deliver the ultimate 2-way and 3-way SLI platform to, once again, meet the enthusiast’s demand.”
Hardware Akutell - EVGA is Working on X58 Mainboard (Translated)
With that said, don't get your eyes set on the ASUS P6T or Gigabyte EX58 offerings because, as stated from my sources, "they will suck compared to this monster!"
In addition, here is a blog entry written by Theo Valich from Wordpress describing the situation:
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WORLD EXCLUSIVE: EVGA to launch Intel X58 motherboards
http://theovalich.wordpress.com/2008...-motherboards/
When it comes to add-in board vendors, EVGA is probably the most faithful company in the business. Ever since the company launched, Nvidia was the only name EVGA wanted to hear about. But, things are about to change.
Here are the facts:
1) EVGA does not want to miss the Core i7 train
2) Nvidia is not making a chipset for Intel Core i7
3) EVGA poached excellent engineering team from now-defunct EPoX and does not want that team to do nothing until MCP8-series show up
Well, those facts end with a really simple result. EVGA is preparing to launch its first non-Nvidia based motherboard, but it will still have Nvidia chips on it. You’ve guessed it right - X58+nForce 200 bridges for full Triple-SLI capability.
The motherboard is being designed by ex-EPoX engineering team, bringing plentiful of overclocking capabilities, Digital PWM, and fully solid-state caps across the board. Special attention is being given to providing top juice to graphics cards, so if you decide to go for the gold and grab 3-SLI setup with three water-cooled GTX270 boards, be our guest.
But, that is not all. This is the first motherboard, which will be followed by ultimate motherboard for this Christmas, no questions asked. The enthusiast motherboard is actually being designed by a world class overclocker. Yes, the one and only Peter Tan a.k.a. Shamino, who is making “Shamino special”.
For those unaware – Brian Flood from Mushkin, Shamino, Kinc and I share a special connection. According to German police, we all had the honor of dying and resurrecting. Last year, we were all pronounced “missing presumably dead” when some east-German thieves stole helluwa stuff from our brand new VW Passat Variant, en route to the airport. Well, VW is one car I will *never* buy. Piece of alarm-unsecured junk.
Getting back to the subject, EVGA is bringing several things to high-end X58 market that nobody has. First of all, the company will offer limited lifetime warranty (just as with all of their high-end products) and yes, 90-day Step up program.
If that is not making ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI and other motherboard makers sweat, we don’t know what will. Lifetime warranty on a motherboard? Free upgrade program? Bloody hell, I am buying that one.
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P.S. I'd also like to note that this will be EVGA's first Intel chipset board. 
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10-21-2008, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by AuDioFreaK39
I've known this for quite some time now, and I just didn't know if it was still under NDA or not, but - EVGA will be releasing an X58 motherboard that will *hopefully* release at the launch of Nehalem. I've talked to a few people at EVGA about this, and they are very hush hush about timeframes but they did say there is an EVGA X58 platform in the works. The following link doesn't cite any sources or proof, but it's definitely a confirmation of the rumor I've just suggested:
Hardware Akutell - EVGA is Working on X58 Mainboard (Translated)
With that said, don't get your eyes set on the ASUS P6T or Gigabyte EX58 offerings because, as stated from my sources, "they will suck compared to this monster!"
P.S. I'd also like to note that this will be EVGA's first Intel chipset board. |
All the boards should be pretty similar, its EVGA support staff that will propel them to the top. They'll be my choice if they're available at launch.
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10-21-2008, 05:49 PM
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With that said, don't get your eyes set on the ASUS P6T or Gigabyte EX58 offerings because, as stated from my sources, "they will suck compared to this monster!"
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with shamino now there and the almighty k|ngp|in could be true  also EVGA joining the intel side it will gain new costumers (ATi Users)
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10-21-2008, 05:49 PM
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Already mentioned in the thread below with Nvidia's press release:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=205354
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10-21-2008, 06:17 PM
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bump for my boy schum!!!!
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10-21-2008, 06:25 PM
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yes this makes me happy. Oh and thanks Chin...
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10-21-2008, 06:37 PM
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sweet, eVGA has the best support, i know they will be my 1st choice, 2nd is gigabyte.
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10-21-2008, 06:59 PM
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I think i'll just solve this problem and buy every X58 board.
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10-21-2008, 07:03 PM
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Foxconn blood rage mobo is the sexiest tho
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10-21-2008, 07:04 PM
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Ill wait till we get some pics of these beasts
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10-21-2008, 07:12 PM
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* Supports Intel Core i7 Processors
* Intel X58/ICH10R Chipset
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* 100% Solid State Capacitors
* 6 DIMM triple-channel DDR3
* Enthusiast layout supporting 2-way, 3-way SLI and CrossFireX
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10-21-2008, 07:21 PM
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is that a protoype (cooling solution) version jakup or final ?
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10-21-2008, 07:22 PM
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Not final yet...
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10-21-2008, 07:25 PM
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Not final yet...
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looks good though, my opinion would be move that pcie x1 were the first pcie is and would be perfect !! and green ram slots > blue
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10-21-2008, 07:27 PM
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what about digital PWM
i'm a huge fan of it now after trying that FTW Digital board
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10-21-2008, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by dinos22
what about digital PWM
i'm a huge fan of it now after trying that FTW Digital board |
+1 didn't thought about that as well!
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10-21-2008, 07:29 PM
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Looks like a very early rev. board.
Nothing shiny yet but evga black and green.
Looks promising though!
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10-21-2008, 07:35 PM
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What's that lone SATA port doing just above the uppermost PCIE slot?
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10-21-2008, 07:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ryboto
What's that lone SATA port doing just above the uppermost PCIE slot?
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For eSATA use.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
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10-21-2008, 07:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dinos22
what about digital PWM
i'm a huge fan of it now after trying that FTW Digital board |
+2, Will it have Digital PWM
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10-21-2008, 07:47 PM
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For eSATA use.
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you mean like a PCI bracket eSATA connector? That makes sense if they didn't include one in the IO panel. Good call.
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10-21-2008, 07:55 PM
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Is there any reason why the board lacks so many surface mount .. things?
I know DFI is absolutely stuffed with them - are they capacitors to provide even stabler voltage?
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10-21-2008, 07:55 PM
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$300+ ?
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10-21-2008, 08:00 PM
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EVGA is always an auto buy for me. Love those PCI-E placements!
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10-21-2008, 08:20 PM
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Things like Digital PWMs and such may come later. Currently all talk is about this board.
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