Announced in September 2022, the EVGA Z790 CLASSIFIED EATX motherboard has launched for $699.99 with many premium features. This flagship motherboard, not to undermine the as-of-yet unreleased Z790 DARK K|NGP|N, includes many of the newest features a PC enthusiast with an Intel Core processor may be looking for. Up to 128 GB DDR5 7800+ (OC) memory, Dual USB4 Type-C ports, PCIe Gen5, 19-phase VRM, a 12-layer PCB, and dual LAN are just some of its many features.
“The EVGA Z790 remains the best choice for the motherboard that does everything with a 19-phase VRM and 12-layer PCB to provide exceptional power, performance, and stability. The CLASSIFIED supports PCIe Gen 5 and PCIe Gen4 M.2 NVMe SSDs on the latest 13th Gen Intel Core Series processors, up to 128GB DDR5 and up to 7800MHz+(OC)DDR5*. The CLASSIFIED now features a rotated socket to reduce memory latency and improve cable management options. Meanwhile, the board also contains 10GbE and 2.5GbE network ports, Wi-Fi 6E/BT 5.2, and two USB4 Type-C ports (supports DP 1.4 + HDR). The Z790 CLASSIFIED is the perfect motherboard to help you set records in whatever you do.”
EVGA Z790 CLASSIFIED Specifications
- Supported CPUs – 13th / 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Series Desktop Processors
- Socket Type – Intel® LGA Socket 1700
- Chipset – Intel® Z790
- PCIe Slots – 2x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16/x8, x8), 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 (via PCH)
- Memory DIMMs – 4 DIMMs Dual-Channel
- Memory Type – DDR5 7800MHz+ (OC)
- Memory Capacity – 128GB
- SATA 6 Gb/s Ports/Controller – 8x from Intel® Z790
- RAID Support – RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
- M.2 Key-M Sockets – 3x 80mm PCIe 4.0 (Up to 64Gb/s)
- M.2 Key-E Sockets – 1x 32mm
- Internal USB Ports/Headers – 1x USB 2.0 Port (for BIOS update), 1x USB 2.0 Header, 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Header
- Rear I/O USB Ports – 6x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 2x USB4 Type-C
- Network Speed – 10/100/1000/2500/5000/10000 Mb/s
- Network Controller – 1x Marvell® 10 Gigabit NIC, 1x Intel® i226-V 2.5 Gigabit NIC
- Wi-Fi/BT – Intel® Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6E / BT5.2 module, preinstalled in the M.2 Key-E 32mm Slot
- Audio – 7.1 Channel Realtek ALC1220
- Display Output – DP 1.4 + HDR (via USB4 Type-C)
- Fan Headers – 2x CPU PWM, 4x PWM/DC, 2x PUMP Headers
- ARGB Headers – 4x ARGB Headers
- BIOS Type – Latest UEFI BIOS with mouse/keyboard control, OC Robot, In-BIOS Stress Test
- Software – EVGA ELEET™ X1 Tuning Utility
- DIMENSIONS – Width: 10.9in – 277mm, Length: 12in – 305mm
- Form Factor: E-ATX Form Factor
- Twin VRM Cooling Fans
- Right-Angle Power Connectors
- USB Flash Drive – Contains Drivers and Manual