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It's also possible to see that most of the design uses cross-head screws, rather than push-pins, for easy maintenance and modification.ĮVGA provides a debug code reader (which doubles as a CPU temperature readout once POST completes), USB flashback port (which allows for a BIOS update without a CPU) and onboard power/reset buttons.ĮVGA has been bold about mounting many connections at a right-angle, considerably more than anyone else has attempted before – even fan and USB headers. The underside gives a clearer look at PCIe lane allocation. Regardless, in most scenarios it is better to have onboard RGB lighting that can be turned off by choice, than not to have it at all.ĮVGA does provide a pair of 12v G R B connections but 5v Digital Addressable LED strips are not supported. There is no onboard RGB functionality to speak of, which may appeal to many prospective buyers out there with a preference towards simplicity. As with most modern motherboards black is the colour of the day with silver accenting.
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EVGA puts all the drivers on the USB drive that is provided, rather than shipping the motherboard with a CD/DVD like most motherboard vendors.ĮVGA's design of the Z390 FTW is definitely unique, it catches the attention with irregular PCB cut outs, bright yellow audio capacitors and what at first glance appears to be a large CPU heatsink array. The bundle is fairly standard with some documentation, two SATA cables, the I/O shield, a flexible SLI bridge, M.2 screw, case sticker and two M.2 thermal pads. The packaging highlights a number of key features about the EVGA Z390 FTW including dual M.2, onboard power and reset buttons and an “11 phase PWM”, a marketing centric claim that will be de-mystified later on. Realtek ALC 1220 7.1 Channel HD Audio (+ EVGA Nu Audio)Ħ x 3/4 pin (2 x CPU, 4 x PWM/DC), all support maximum power of 12v 1A (12W) Not supported (No iGPU power supply (VCCGT) provided)Ģ-way Nvidia or Quad-SLI, 2-way AMD CrossFireX or Quad CrossFireXĢ x PCIe 3.0 X16 (16x/0x, 8x/8x, from CPU)ġ x M.2 32mm (“Key E” WiFi module slot, PCIe 3.0 X1)Ģ x M.2 PCIe 3.0 X4 (32Gbps) or SATA III (6Gbps)*Ħ x USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front, all via Z390)Ĥ x USB 3.0 (2 Rear, 2 Front, all via Z390)ĥ x USB 3.1 (4 Rear, 1 Front – Type-C Header, all via Z390) Infineon International Rectifier IR35201 in 4 phase operation, 8 effective (VCore + VCCSA), uP1537p 1 phase (VCCIO)ĩ x International Rectifier IR3556M (VCore + VCCSA), 1 x On Semiconductor 4C10N & 4C05N (VCCIO)ĭDR4, 4 DIMMs, up to 64GB, up to 4133MHz+ with OC However, is it style over substance or innovation over practicality? Let's find out. EVGA has some other novel interpretations of motherboard design such as a large number of right-angled connectors across the motherboard for cable management and horizontally mounted audio capacitors for a striking visual impact.Ĭlearly, the Z390 FTW is not your average Z390 motherboard. That said, the FTW is still positioned as a premium motherboard option for high-end system builds.įrom the get-go the Z390 FTW lays down its overclocking intentions by completely omitting a VRM for the Intel integrated graphics, instead focusing on delivering power primarily for the CPU cores (VCore). The focus with the FTW (For The Win) model is on overclocking and performance, at a more accessible price than the DARK model.
The EVGA Z390 FTW is one of the company's two Z390 options, sitting alongside the Z390 DARK, and is the more affordable of the pair. EVGA simply does not do a “low-end” or “entry-level” motherboard for Z390, as the Z390 FTW intends to demonstrate.
EVGA maintains a relatively small motherboard portfolio by the standards of its competitors, just a handful of motherboards per chipset, containing models specifically for overclockers and gamers alike.
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EVGA's motherboards have long held a strong following within the PC DIY community.
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