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EVGA 131-SX-E295-KR X299 Micro mATX Motherboard

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Compact Powerhouse for High-Performance ComputingThe EVGA X299 Micro Motherboard is designed to support the latest Intel Core X-Series processors for socket 2066. This mATX form factor board boasts premium features such as support for up to 128GB of Quad-Channel DDR4 memory, multiple M.2 slots, U...

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Overview

Compact Powerhouse for High-Performance Computing

The EVGA X299 Micro Motherboard is designed to support the latest Intel Core X-Series processors for socket 2066. This mATX form factor board boasts premium features such as support for up to 128GB of Quad-Channel DDR4 memory, multiple M.2 slots, U.2 port, and USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A and Type-C ports. Built with an 8-layer PCB and a 12-phase digital VRM, it ensures stability and overclocking potential for enthusiasts.

  • Processor Support: Intel Core X-Series (Cascade Lake-X, Skylake-X, Kaby Lake-X)
  • Form Factor: mATX
  • Memory Support: Up to 128GB Quad-Channel DDR4 (Cascade Lake-X/Skylake-X), Up to 64GB Quad-Channel DDR4 (Kaby Lake-X)
  • Memory Speed: 4000MHz+ (Cascade Lake-X/Skylake-X), 4133MHz+ (Kaby Lake-X)
  • USB Ports: 4 USB 2.0, 8 USB 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2 (1 Type-A, 1 Type-C)
  • SATA Ports: 6 SATA 6 Gb/s
  • M.2 Slots: 1 M.2 Key-M 80mm (up to 32Gbps), 1 M.2 keyed 32mm
  • Other Ports: 1 U.2 port
  • Networking: 802.11AC Dual Band + Intel i219 Gigabit NIC
  • Operating System Support: Windows 10 (64bit)

Key Features

Supports Intel Core X-Series cascade lake-X, Skylake-X and Kaby lake-X processors for 2066 socket

Matx form Factor

32GB DIMM support - Quad-Channel DDR4 up to 128GB 4000MHz+ cascade lake-X/Skylake-X, and 64GB 4133MHz+ Kaby lake-X

New EVGA GUI BIOS features in-bios stress test and OC robot to auto-overclock your CPU and set per Core Clock speeds and voltages

4 USB 2.0 Ports (2 internal headers), 8 USB 3.1 Gen1 (1 header), 2 USB 3.1 Gen2 Ports (1x Type-A, 1x Type-C)

6 SATA 6 Gb/s, 1 M.2 Key-M 80mm (up to 32Gbps), 1 M.2 keyed 32mm, 1 U.2 port, 802.11AC Dual Band + Intel i219 Gigabit NIC(10/100/1000)

Get grip game + EVGA vehicle skin w/ Purchase, redeemed at EVGA website, while supplies last

Specifications

Form Factor
mATX
CPU Socket
2066
Supported Processors
Intel Core X-Series (Cascade Lake-X, Skylake-X, Kaby Lake-X)
RAM Type
Quad-Channel DDR4
Max RAM (Cascade Lake-X/Skylake-X)
128GB 4000MHz+
Max RAM (Kaby Lake-X)
64GB 4133MHz+
USB 2.0 Ports
4 (2 internal headers)
USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports
8 (1 header)
USB 3.1 Gen2 Ports
2 (1x Type-A, 1x Type-C)
SATA Ports
6 x 6 Gb/s
M.2 Slots
1x Key-M 80mm (up to 32Gbps), 1x Keyed 32mm
U.2 Port
1
Networking
802.11AC Dual Band, Intel i219 Gigabit NIC (10/100/1000)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Supports a wide range of Intel Core X-Series processors, including Cascade Lake-X, Skylake-X, and Kaby Lake-X.
  • Features a compact mATX form factor, ideal for smaller PC builds while still offering robust performance.
  • Offers extensive memory support with Quad-Channel DDR4, up to 128GB at 4000MHz+ for Cascade Lake-X/Skylake-X, ensuring high bandwidth.
  • The EVGA GUI BIOS includes convenient features like an in-bios stress test and OC Robot for automated overclocking.
  • Provides comprehensive connectivity with multiple USB 2.0, USB 3.1 Gen1, and USB 3.1 Gen2 ports, including Type-A and Type-C.

👎 Cons

  • The mATX form factor may limit the number of expansion slots compared to a full ATX motherboard.
  • Full DDR4 memory support (128GB 4000MHz+) is specific to Cascade Lake-X/Skylake-X processors, with Kaby Lake-X having lower limits.
  • The included "grip game + EVGA vehicle skin" is a promotional offer, not a core functional benefit of the motherboard itself.
  • Requires a 2066 socket processor, limiting compatibility to specific Intel X-series CPUs.

Frequently Asked Questions

The EVGA X299 Micro mATX Motherboard supports Intel Core X-Series Cascade Lake-X, Skylake-X, and Kaby Lake-X processors for the 2066 socket.
This motherboard supports up to 128GB of Quad-Channel DDR4 RAM at 4000MHz+ with Cascade Lake-X/Skylake-X processors, and up to 64GB at 4133MHz+ with Kaby Lake-X processors.
Yes, the new EVGA GUI BIOS includes an in-bios stress test and an OC robot feature designed to auto-overclock your CPU and set per Core Clock speeds and voltages.
The motherboard provides 6 SATA 6 Gb/s ports, one M.2 Key-M 80mm slot (up to 32Gbps), one M.2 keyed 32mm slot, and one U.2 port.
It features two USB 3.1 Gen2 ports, consisting of one Type-A port and one Type-C port.
Yes, it includes 802.11AC Dual Band for wireless connectivity, alongside an Intel i219 Gigabit NIC for wired Ethernet.

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