EVGA Launches its Z87 Motherboard Lineup
EVGA's new Z87 motherboards for Intel's 4th Generation Core processors are available in E-ATX, ATX and mini-ITX form factors.
EVGA has launched three motherboards for Intel’s 4th Generation Core processors. The Z87 Classified, Z87 FTW and Z87 Stinger bring a number of interesting features such as a re-imagined VRM, GUI BIOS, the Creative Sound Core3D quad-core audio processor and up to 4-way SLI / Crossfire.
Name | Z87 Classified | Z87 FTW | Z87 Stinger |
|---|---|---|---|
Form Factor | E-ATX | ATX | Mini-ITX |
Memory | 4 x DDR3-2666 Maximum of 32 GB | 4 x DDR3-2666 Maximum of 32 GB | 2 x DDR3-2666 Maximum of 16 GB |
Video Outputs | 2 x DisplayPort | 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
Audio | Creative Sound Core3D | Realtek ALC898 | Creative Sound Core3D |
Networking | 2 x Intel i217/i210 | 1 x Intel i217 | 1 x Intel Gigabit Ethernet |
Wireless | Bluetooth V2.1 | None | Bluetooth V2.1 |
Expansion Slots | 5 x PCIe x16 (1x16, 2x16,3x8,4x8) 1 x PCIe x1 | 4 x PCIe x16 (1x16,2x8,18+2x4, 1x8+4+4+1) 1 x PCIe x1 | 1 x PCIe x16 |
USB | 4 x USB 3.0 4 x USB 2.0 | 4 x USB 3.0 4 x USB 2.0 | 4 x USB 2.0 |
SATA | 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s | 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s | 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s 2 x eSATA |
Further information on EVGA’s Z87 motherboards is available at the source link and at the respective product pages for the Z87 Classified, Z87 FTW and Z87 Stinger.
they all look pretty nice, i really want to build a Haswell rig around one of these to see the GUI BIOS, Z77 FTW BIOS is lame looking, but has an abundance of options.
im bulding an HTPC anyways and already have a i5 2400 rig and a 3570K rig so i'll keep with the trend and grab a 4th gen core i5.
4 x PCIe x16 (1x16,2x8,18+2x4,1x8+4+4+1)
What the heck is 18+2x4?
Actually, the stinger does have usb3.0 ports on the back. There are 4 of them. Here are the specs I copied from evga website:
EXTERNAL I/O
4x Rear Panel USB 3.0 Ports
4x Rear Panel USB 2.0 Ports
Creative Sound Core3D Quad-Core Audio Processor
1x HDMI
1x Intel Gigabit Ethernet
1x E-SATA Ports
1x Bluetooth 2.1
1x DisplayPort
1x HDMI
I guess it would have been so stupid of them not to add usb 3.0, seen that the z87 chipset natively supports it
EVGA Z87 FTW MOTHERBOARD 141-HW-E877-KR
Tuan says Wireless"
Classified: Bluetooth V2.1
FTW: None
Stinger: Bluetooth V2.1
even Tom's own evga site link shows this:
http://www.evga.com/articles/00751/#FTW
EXTERNAL I/O
4x Rear Panel USB 3.0 Ports
4x Rear Panel USB 2.0 Ports
8x Channel Audio + Optical
Intel Gigabit Ethernet
2x E-SATA Ports
1x Bluetooth 2.1
1x DisplayPort
1x HDMI
i just ran across this myself:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188133
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Intel I217
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
Bluetooth
Bluetooth V2.1