EVGA Reveals X58 Classified / GTX 295 Red Edition

**MIG-31** · Mar 19, 2009, 04:38 PM

EVGA recently announced the "Ultimate in X58 motherboards." One of the most anticipated products of 2009, the X58 Classified aims to set the standard for enthusiast motherboards by introducing several new features. It is the first board capable of housing 3-way SLI graphics cards, a dedicated PhysX card, and a PCIe 1x sound card at the same time. Also, there are two 8-pin +12V CPU connectors available to provide up to 600 watts of power. When trying to break world records, you'll need the voltage stability the Classified can provide.
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Source: PCWorld

mike2h · Mar 19, 2009, 05:25 PM

if build quality is very good then i want one!!

Lowfat · Mar 19, 2009, 05:29 PM

Likely the best LG1366 board you can buy but way too expensive for me.

phantommenace2 · Mar 19, 2009, 07:06 PM

who uses a dedicated PhysX card anymore?...not needed in such a high end board

mike2h · Mar 19, 2009, 07:14 PM

its not so much a need anymore as it is a very nice convenience. for ex - you have a 260gtx. you upgrade to a gtx 285. instead having to sell the 260 or ad it to your goring pile of spares u can use that 260 as the physix card. & your 285 has most of that chore offloaded so its performance is better/more efficient in other areas. this concept work for everything back to 9800 series. pretty cool option imo. not that it matters that much right now

of course you can see the upside to some of the combinations you can do & making a vid card upgade more cost effective/less painful sometimes.

Lowfat · Mar 19, 2009, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phantommenace2

who uses a dedicated PhysX card anymore?

me

mike2h · Mar 19, 2009, 08:29 PM

dont worry lowfat, dont think you are on your own

by a long shot. as physx becomes more mainstream you will have lots more company.

|2A|N · Mar 19, 2009, 10:26 PM

This board is awesome but I was a bit disappointed in regards to the aggressive pricing EVGA puts on there top model products.

I made a thread on the 15th over there on the EVGA forum regarding that and well it turned into a 6 page thread of.. well I'm sure you can probably guess.

I'm not one to usually complain but I can't help but to speak my mind every once in a while.

Link to Thread

Mac Daddy · Mar 20, 2009, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike2h

dont worry lowfat, dont think you are on your own

by a long shot. as physx becomes more mainstream you will have lots more company.

And I think that will become so sooner than you think

CDsDontBurn · Mar 20, 2009, 01:10 AM

i knew about this board before it was even announced when it was still NDA.

anyways, the board does have awesome features and all of which are IMO, worthwhile. but i do agree with your |2A|N, it is overpriced. even if it were to compete with the $400 ASUS board, though a bit more competitive in the high end market, it's still something i wouldn't buy for myself unless i had cash just spilling out of my pockets.

**MIG-31** · Mar 20, 2009, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phantommenace2

who uses a dedicated PhysX card anymore?...not needed in such a high end board

I use a 9800GT for PhysX

Mar 19, 2009, 04:38 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,854 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	EVGA Reveals X58 Classified / GTX 295 Red Edition EVGA recently announced the "Ultimate in X58 motherboards." One of the most anticipated products of 2009, the X58 Classified aims to set the standard for enthusiast motherboards by introducing several new features. It is the first board capable of housing 3-way SLI graphics cards, a dedicated PhysX card, and a PCIe 1x sound card at the same time. Also, there are two 8-pin +12V CPU connectors available to provide up to 600 watts of power. When trying to break world records, you'll need the voltage stability the Classified can provide. _______________ Source: PCWorld __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

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mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	Re: EVGA Reveals X58 Classified / GTX 295 Red Edition if build quality is very good then i want one!! __________________

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Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	Re: EVGA Reveals X58 Classified / GTX 295 Red Edition Likely the best LG1366 board you can buy but way too expensive for me. __________________

Mar 19, 2009, 07:14 PM	#5
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	Re: EVGA Reveals X58 Classified / GTX 295 Red Edition its not so much a need anymore as it is a very nice convenience. for ex - you have a 260gtx. you upgrade to a gtx 285. instead having to sell the 260 or ad it to your goring pile of spares u can use that 260 as the physix card. & your 285 has most of that chore offloaded so its performance is better/more efficient in other areas. this concept work for everything back to 9800 series. pretty cool option imo. not that it matters that much right now of course you can see the upside to some of the combinations you can do & making a vid card upgade more cost effective/less painful sometimes. __________________

Mar 19, 2009, 08:29 PM	#7
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	Re: EVGA Reveals X58 Classified / GTX 295 Red Edition dont worry lowfat, dont think you are on your own by a long shot. as physx becomes more mainstream you will have lots more company. __________________

Mar 19, 2009, 07:06 PM	#4
phantommenace2 hexa-core gamer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 266 Rep Power: 52 System Specs	who uses a dedicated PhysX card anymore?...not needed in such a high end board

Mar 19, 2009, 10:26 PM	#8
\|2A\|N SE7EN57 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 358 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	Re: EVGA Reveals X58 Classified / GTX 295 Red Edition This board is awesome but I was a bit disappointed in regards to the aggressive pricing EVGA puts on there top model products. I made a thread on the 15th over there on the EVGA forum regarding that and well it turned into a 6 page thread of.. well I'm sure you can probably guess. I'm not one to usually complain but I can't help but to speak my mind every once in a while. Link to Thread

Mar 20, 2009, 01:10 AM	#10
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,802 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	Re: EVGA Reveals X58 Classified / GTX 295 Red Edition i knew about this board before it was even announced when it was still NDA. anyways, the board does have awesome features and all of which are IMO, worthwhile. but i do agree with your \|2A\|N, it is overpriced. even if it were to compete with the $400 ASUS board, though a bit more competitive in the high end market, it's still something i wouldn't buy for myself unless i had cash just spilling out of my pockets. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later