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EVGA 151-SX-E299-KR X299 Dark LGA 2066 EATX Motherboard

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Dominate Your Build with the Ultimate X299 MotherboardThe EVGA X299 Dark is engineered for extreme performance and overclocking, providing a robust foundation for high-end Intel processors and demanding gaming setups. Brand: EVGA Model: 151-SX-E299-KR CPU Socket: LGA 2066 Chi...

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Overview

Dominate Your Build with the Ultimate X299 Motherboard

The EVGA X299 Dark is engineered for extreme performance and overclocking, providing a robust foundation for high-end Intel processors and demanding gaming setups.

  • Brand: EVGA
  • Model: 151-SX-E299-KR
  • CPU Socket: LGA 2066
  • Chipset: Intel X299
  • Form Factor: EATX
  • SATA: 6Gb/s
  • USB: USB 3.1, USB 3.0

Key Features

Supports Intel Core 7th Generation Processor Family for 2066 socket

Eatx Form Factor; Operating System Support: Windows 10 64-bit

4 DIMM Quad Channel DDR4 up to 64GB 3600MHz+ Sky lake-X, and 32GB 4133MHz+ Kaby lake-X

4 USB 2.0 Ports (2 internal headers) 8 USB 3.0 Ports (6 rear panel, 2 from 1 internal header) 2 USB 3.1 Ports (1x Type-A, 1x Type-C)

8 SATA 3/6 Gbit/s )6 from x299 PCH/2 from as media ASM1061), 1 M.2 Key-M 110mm (up to 32Gbps), 1 M.2 Key-M 80mm (up to 32Gbps), 1 M.2 Key-E 32mm, 2 U.2 port

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Compatibility of the EVGA X299 DARK, 151-SX-E299-KR, LGA 2066, Intel X299, SATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.1, USB 3.0, EATX, Intel Motherboard (151-SX-E299-KR)

Specifications

Model
151-SX-E299-KR
Chipset
Intel X299
Socket Type
LGA 2066
Processor Support
Intel Core 7th Generation Processor Family
Form Factor
EATX
Memory Type
DDR4
Max Memory (Skylake-X)
64GB (3600MHz+)
Max Memory (Kaby Lake-X)
32GB (4133MHz+)
Memory Slots
4 DIMM Quad Channel
USB 3.1 Ports
2 (1x Type-A, 1x Type-C)
USB 3.0 Ports
8 (6 rear panel, 2 internal)
USB 2.0 Ports
4 (2 internal headers)
SATA Ports
8 (6 from X299 PCH, 2 from ASM1061)
M.2 Slots
1x 110mm (Key-M), 1x 80mm (Key-M), 1x 32mm (Key-E)
U.2 Ports
2
Operating System
Windows 10 64-bit

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Supports high-performance Intel Core 7th Generation Processors for the 2066 socket, ensuring robust computing power.
  • Offers extensive memory support with 4 DIMM Quad Channel DDR4 up to 64GB 3600MHz+ for Skylake-X and 32GB 4133MHz+ for Kaby Lake-X.
  • Provides a comprehensive array of connectivity options including 8 USB 3.0 ports, 2 USB 3.1 ports (Type-A and Type-C), and 4 USB 2.0 ports.
  • Features ample storage interfaces with 8 SATA 3/6 Gbit/s ports and multiple M.2 and U.2 ports for high-speed storage devices.
  • Comes in an EATX form factor, which typically allows for more expansion slots and robust power delivery components.

👎 Cons

  • The EATX form factor means this motherboard is larger and requires a compatible EATX case, which may limit build options.
  • Only supports 7th Generation Intel Core processors, meaning it is not compatible with newer CPU generations.
  • The memory speed support varies by processor type (Skylake-X vs. Kaby Lake-X), which requires careful component selection.
  • Operating System Support is limited to Windows 10 64-bit, potentially excluding users of other OS versions.
  • The inclusion of 4 USB 2.0 ports might be considered outdated given the prevalence of faster USB 3.x connections.

Frequently Asked Questions

This motherboard supports Intel Core 7th Generation Processors specifically designed for the LGA 2066 socket.
It supports up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM at 3600MHz+ for Skylake-X processors and 32GB of DDR4 RAM at 4133MHz+ for Kaby Lake-X processors.
The motherboard features two USB 3.1 ports, consisting of one Type-A and one Type-C port.
Yes, it includes multiple M.2 slots: one 110mm Key-M, one 80mm Key-M, and one 32mm Key-E slot, all supporting speeds up to 32Gbps.
The EVGA X299 Dark motherboard officially supports Windows 10 64-bit.
This motherboard utilizes the EATX form factor, which is larger than standard ATX and offers more expansion capabilities.

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