EVGA Unveils its Z77 and Z75 Motherboards

[Cristian_25H]

Welcome to the future. The EVGA Z77 and Z75 motherboards offer the perfect combination of performance and features, delivering a solution that is designed for the next generation of high performance computing! EVGA has three motherboards in the lineup:

EVGA Z77 FTW: This motherboard delivers the ultimate enthusiast Intel Z77 Chipset based motherboard with 4-Way SLI support, dual 8pin CPU power connectors, 300% increase in gold content in CPU socket, and a right angled 24pin power connector. Designed from the ground up for overclocking, the EVGA Z77 FTW offers the flexibility and support that enthusiasts demand. In fact, the EVGA Z77 FTW has won over 8 awards from leading editorial sites!





EVGA Z77 Stinger: Enthusiast performance in Mini-ITX format. The EVGA Z77 Stinger board is designed with an excellent board layout to accommodate large cards, has robust overclocking features, native SATA 6G/USB 3.0 and more!

EVGA Z75 SLI: Awesome performance at an awesome price. The EVGA Z75 SLI features native USB 3.0, SATA 6G and 2-Way SLI + PhysX. Of course, an impressive overclocking feature set allowing you to maximize your CPU's performance, making this a great "bang for your buck" buy.

New and Key features introduced on the EVGA Z77/Z75 lineup:

● Engineered for Overclocking – Robust overclocking features and software. Designed by and for the extreme enthusiast!
● Onboard Features – Onboard Power, Reset, Clear CMOS and a Debug LED that shows CPU temperature and diagnostics!
● Robust Power – Dual 8pin CPU power inputs provide up to 300W for CPU power and two options for PCI-E power input.
● PCI-E Disable Switches – The ultimate tool for any enthusiast. This makes performance testing/tuning and troubleshooting a breeze.
● Native USB 3.0/SATA 6G Support – Native on select USB 3.0 and SATA 6G ports, no 3rd party IC needed. Improved performance and compatibility.
● Up to 4-Way SLI Support – Full support for the ultimate graphics card configuration.
● Lucid Virtu MVP Support – Lucid Virtu MVP support allows GPU Virtualization to utilize both integrated GPU and discreet
● Right Angled 24pin Power Connector – A right angled power connector gives you improved airflow, and optimized cable management. Also, it looks awesome!

Learn more about the EVGA Z77 and EVGA Z75 Motherboards

[LetsDoDamage]

The Z75 board looks so bare. Loving the right-angled 24-pin on Z77

[m1dg3t]

I iz disapoint No iTX pic...

[Maban]

[m1dg3t]

Cheers maban! No WiFi looks like, prolly doesn't have an mSATA either I'm on mah phone so ya... Gonna have a better look when I get to mah PC.

Still looks like Asrock has the most complete iTX package overall, this market is going to explode soon I think

Edit: Scratch that, I think I see an mSATA port beside the chipset HSF. Even still MFGs include a damn WiFi card! We are paying for complete packages, if not price accordingly please!

[NHKS]

^ the ITX version is named 'Z77 Stinger' (if u can read it from the heatsink) .. there is no mention of mSATA in the prod page.. agreed on market for ITX boards, it is expanding fast..



am I missing something or it is surprising to know TPU hasn't done an EVGA board review yet.. high time for one Dave?! Z77 FTW review would be great

[Maban]

I think it's just mPCIe.

[nickbaldwin86]

ya I am sure that fan will do a lot of good... blowing hot air from the GPUs right on to the motherboard.

As far as the other off-topic discussion is going, I think the ASUS m-Itx is the best board still... features and OC ability it holds the gold.

[m1dg3t]

Actually the Asus isnt as good as they would have you believe, especially @ $200++

That VRM daughter board and Asus' flashy marketing is working it's "magic" on consumers. Like I said the Asrock is a more complete package and the price is great! $155 + shipping, hard to beat IMHO

Still not home so I have some MoBo researching to do, I already have the Asrock coming to me but hey ya never know!

[Fairlady-z]

I just got a 2500k with a Evga Z68 micro atx mobo for my SilverstoneFT03 I actually really like the black and white bios simple and effective.

[nickbaldwin86]

Originally Posted by m1dg3t

Actually the Asus isnt as good as they would have you believe, especially @ $200++

That VRM daughter board and Asus' flashy marketing is working it's "magic" on consumers. Like I said the Asrock is a more complete package and the price is great! $155 + shipping, hard to beat IMHO

Still not home so I have some MoBo researching to do, I already have the Asrock coming to me but hey ya never know!

Enlighten me... because I have yet to read a review that said it sucks, or has a issues OCing IB much higher then the ASROCK board.

I am not a consumer... nor would I buy either I am just aware of what is and what isn't doing good on the market. also could care less about $45 if it means I get higher and stable clock speeds

[wrathchild_67]

Originally Posted by nickbaldwin86

ya I am sure that fan will do a lot of good... blowing hot air from the GPUs right on to the motherboard.

As far as the other off-topic discussion is going, I think the ASUS m-Itx is the best board still... features and OC ability it holds the gold.

My Asrock Z77 ITX got my 2500K to 5GHz with only a Corsair H60. That's pretty much unheard of on an ITX board.

[Steven B]

THe build quality on my Z77 FTW is very good. I give EVGA props.

[nickbaldwin86]

Originally Posted by wrathchild_67

My Asrock Z77 ITX got my 2500K to 5GHz with only a Corsair H60. That's pretty much unheard of on an ITX board.

SB CPU ... buy a IB CPU and see what you get.

reviews I have seen only get to 4.2ish on 3770Ks... again enlighten me I am sure there is a review I missed out on.

If you haven't compared the boards side by side with the same setup and same CPU then you really are just going with what you got... you got a Asrock so you believe it is the best.

I am not saying one is better then other, nor am I saying the Asrock is junk... I am just going off the reviews I have read.

[Sherlock]

Originally Posted by nickbaldwin86

SB CPU ... buy a IB CPU and see what you get.

reviews I have seen only get to 4.2ish on 3770Ks... again enlighten me I am sure there is a review I missed out on.

If you haven't compared the boards side by side with the same setup and same CPU then you really are just going with what you got... you got a Asrock so you believe it is the best.

I am not saying one is better then other, nor am I saying the Asrock is junk... I am just going off the reviews I have read.

What kind of silly reviews were you reading? or your eyes can't tell 2 from 6?



Despite numerous ASrock hater claiming their VRM stinks, their mobo OCs just fine and Extreme 4/6 were both recommended buy on Tom's review.

[cadaveca]

I don't see any real differnces there. I see BLCK clocking, and most boards within 20 MHz of each other.

FYI, that's a difference of like .01 MHz in BCLK...nothing worth mentioning.

bottom 3 boards were not really meant ot bo voercloers liek the others, and they still managed to get close. Thos differnces coudl also easily be attributed to cooling. 1.3 V is a shit-tonne of voltage for IVB.

Over 4.2 GHz, sure, bu when it comes to clocking, there's very little differnce between boards. The real differences are in VRM design, which can affect how a board can hold an overclock long-term.

Originally Posted by nickbaldwin86

reviews I have seen only get to 4.2ish on 3770Ks... again enlighten me I am sure there is a review I missed out on.

Here's 10, for your viewing pleasure.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/?...=25&order=date

Originally Posted by nickbaldwin86

I am not saying one is better then other, nor am I saying the Asrock is junk... I am just going off the reviews I have read.

Uh..vhat?

Originally Posted by Sherlock

Despite numerous ASrock hater claiming their VRM stinks, their mobo OCs just fine and Extreme 4/6 were both recommended buy on Tom's review.

I only have the Extreme9, and the Z77 OC for ASRock Z77 products. VRM design sucks? First I've heard of it. You msut be going to other, much smaller websites.

[Sherlock]

Originally Posted by cadaveca

I don't see any real differnces there. I see BLCK clocking, and most boards within 20 MHz of each other.

FYI, that's a difference of like .01 MHz in BCLK...nothing worth mentioning.

bottom 3 boards were not really meant ot bo voercloers liek the others, and they still managed to get close. Thos differnces coudl also easily be attributed to cooling. 1.3 V is a shit-tonne of voltage for IVB.

Over 4.2 GHz, sure, bu when it comes to clocking, there's very little differnce between boards. The real differences are in VRM design, which can affect how a board can hold an overclock long-term.





Here's 10, for your viewing pleasure.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/?...=25&order=date







Uh..vhat?



I only have the Extreme9, and the Z77 OC for ASRock Z77 products. VRM design sucks? First I've heard of it. You msut be going to other, much smaller websites.

If you want to call Overclock.net "other,much smaller websites" then feel free to do so, multiple ASUS/Giga Fanboys criticized ASrock's 7 series VRM in the ASRock OC Formula thread, long thread so I won't bother list the actual quotes but they are in there.

In case you didn't look through my post, I am a Z77 Extreme 4 owner that's pretty happy with the board, was trying to to show data that ASRock can OC just as well as other board in their price range.

[cadaveca]

Originally Posted by Sherlock

If you want to call Overclock.net "other,much smaller websites" then feel free to do so, multiple ASUS/Giga Fanboys criticized ASrock's 7 series VRM in the ASRock OC Formula thread, long thread so I won't bother list the actual quotes but they are in there.

You missed lulz. Oh well.

[m1dg3t]

Originally Posted by nickbaldwin86

Enlighten me... because I have yet to read a review that said it sucks, or has a issues OCing IB much higher then the ASROCK board.

I am not a consumer... nor would I buy either I am just aware of what is and what isn't doing good on the market. also could care less about $45 if it means I get higher and stable clock speeds

What are you smoking? Who said it sucks? Go back and re-read my post/s. The Asrock is the better all around deal right now for iTX. I'm not the only one to think this and you can enlighten yourself and read some iTX reviews.

Cheers!

@ Dave: Any chance of upcoming reviews from eVGA? Specifically the iTX, I know you have some reviews about to come out but I feel like cracking the proverbial whip

[cadaveca]

Originally Posted by m1dg3t

@ Dave: Any chance of upcoming reviews from eVGA?

Not at this time, maybe in the future, if they contact me.

[johnnyfiive]

EVGA boards have been garbage since the P67 FTW release (I had one).

[Vlada011]

Newegg Present EVGA Z77 FTW (E699)
http://youtu.be/FWfLPunrqF4

EVGA Z75 SLI (E695)
http://youtu.be/L14bN8iP0PE