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 & PCB cooling. The memory trace layout is optimized for compatibility, enhanced overclocking & 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 enhanced, better lane distribution for better performance + PCI-E 3.0 compatibility, & 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 LAN's & a USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 controller for a total of 6 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 devices. The GUI BIOS has been completely redesigned. This brand new GUI BIOS from EVGA was focused on functionality so you can get in, & get out. No splash screens to click through, no enormous menus to scroll through, no steep learning curve. The way a modern BIOS should be. ** Performance**
- Based on Intel X79 chipset ** Memory**
- 8 x 240-pin DIMM sockets
- Maximum of 64GB of DDR3 2400 M Hz+ ** Storage I/O**
- 6 x Serial ATA 300MB/sec (4x Internal + 2x E-SATA) with support for RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 0+1, RAID5, RAID10 & JBOD
- 6 x Serial ATA 600MB/sec (6x Internal) with support for RAID 0 & RAID1 ** Expansion Slot**
- 5 x PCIe x 16/x 8, 1 x PCIe x 4 ** Multi I/O**
- Audio connector (Line-in, Line-out, MIC) ** Integrated Peripherals**
- 8 Channel High Definition (Realtek ALC898)
- 2 x 10/100/1000 (Intel 82579/82574) ** Form Factor**
- E-ATX Form Factor
- Length: 12in
- 304.8mm
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Width: 10.375in
- 263.5mm ** Features**
- Intel X79 Express Chipset
- Triple BIOS Support
- 8 Channel High Definition Audio + Optical
- EZ Voltage Read Points
- 12+2 Phase PWM
- Onboard CPU Temp Monitor
- PCI Expre