EVGA has launched its E1 PC chassis that is available in 3 different kits to choose from ranging in price from $1599.99 – $4999.99. Announced in January, the E1 open frame PC chassis is made from 100% 3K plain weave carbon fiber and features an independent steel cable suspension for the motherboard and other components. The base model comes with the FRAME set and a GPU vertical mounting kit. The other two kits add in a GeForce RTX 3090 Ti K|NGP|N HYBRID GAMING and 1600 W T2 power supply. The ironically named BARE BONES edition throws in a premium carrying case, Z690 Dark K|NGP|N motherboard, and a Powerlink 52U adapter. All models include an analog gauge set with I/O ports and RGB controls.
Introducing the EVGA E1 – the new definition of style and substance in the form of a PC chassis. The E1 chassis frame is constructed with 100% 3K plain weave carbon fiber to sport the lightest frame design compared to other chassis of the same volume at only 2.76lbs. The E1 further sets itself apart from the competition with a patent-pending independent suspension system comprised of steel cables giving the E1 enough strength to hold even the heaviest of PC builds.
Monitor your system vitals via the included Analog Gauge set or digitally through the all new E1 Software to always know where you stand. EVGA’s full suite of software will keep your system operating at peak performance and give you full control over your RGB LED devices.
E1 Specifications, Dimensions, and Accessories
- 100% 3K Plain Weave Carbon Fiber Frame
- Patent-Pending Independent Suspension System
- Analog Gauge Set
- Supports mini-ITX, mATX, ATX, and E-ATX form factor
- Supports 1x 360mm radiators (*not included)
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C x1, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A x2 on front I/O
- Designed for EVGA E1 control
- Length: 23.2in – 590 mm
- Width: 12.6in – 320 mm
- Height: 24.0in – 610 mm
- Weight: 9.886lb/4.484Kg
- Analog Gauges Set
- E1 Feet x4
- Quick Guide
- 4 Steel Cable ( For Backup)
- Hex Key
| EVGA E1 BARE BONES – $4999.99 | EVGA E1 KIT 1 – $3699.99 | EVGA E1 KIT 2 – $1599.99 |
| E1 FRAME Set | E1 FRAME Set | E1 FRAME Set |
| RTX 3090 Ti K|NGP|N | RTX 3090 Ti K|NGP|N | VGA Vertical Kit |
| PowerLink™ 52u | VGA Vertical Kit | |
| VGA Vertical Kit | PSU 1600 T2 | |
| MB Z690 DARK K|NGP|N | ||
| PSU 1600 T2 | ||
| Premium Shipping Case |
The EVGA E1 BARE BONES premium carrying case is designed by Pelican and valued at $800.00.
Source: EVGA
Discussion (19 replies)
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I'll consider one when I consider putting a PC in a trophy truck.
what, the actual.....who is going to buy this??
looks like something for singularity case fans that want something different
Folks that want a 3090 Ti K|NGP|N, I assume.
$1600 just for ~that~ frame
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Yeah, I think everyone knows that I try to give props to those with unique designs and approaches but this is one way too far out there, even for me. I admit I've contemplated an open-frame case in recent years but at $1600 to get your foot in the door is insane.
Meanwhile, I'm happy with the new upgrades I just got and have the best of both worlds with them, near-silent for work and casual gaming and then options for even the most demanding 4K/RT games, and at the end of the day I don't have to worry about dust and whatnot gathering on every part of it.
Too true. It seems like one of the very few options besides fleabay to get one if you're not an EVGA elite member but even at $3700K it's still going to hurt the wallet the same way.
I was semi interested until I seen the price. No thank you
Uuuuuuhhhhhh some of those prices seem like a joke, or typos. They definitely do not seem real. I know EVGA doesn't smoke that much crack.
I know what you mean. $1,599 for the base chassis is a bit of a reach.
Honestly I would need to feel it and see how it handled being banged around and such. If it's a good chassis and protects what's in it while mounted to something bounced around (think an overlander type setup.) then maybe... but WOW that's a Niche Market within a Niche Market.
I'm surprised they didn't say the Chassis supplied near perfect electrical isolation and EM shielding for use in high fidelity studio cabinets or some crap like that to get audiophiles to throw money at it.
They did make it out of carbon fiber, for whatever that's worth!
(about $1500)
Still not paying $1,500 for a base open air chassis even if it was gold plated. Well depending on the price of gold at the time..:LOL:
Someone brought something special to that week's board meeting.
The whole carbon fiber thing with PC cases kind of has me baffled. Great, we have PC cases/chassis that can withstand physical duress that will leave virtually every other part of the PC in a million microscopic pieces. Yay marketing!