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 DDR3-2666Maximum of 32 GB | 4 x DDR3-2666Maximum of 32 GB | 2 x DDR3-2666Maximum of 16 GB |
| Video Outputs | 2 x DisplayPort | 1 x DisplayPort1 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 3.04 x USB 2.0 | 4 x USB 3.04 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/s2 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.