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EniGmA1987 · Oct 21, 2011

Need to save for my (hopefully) next computer. The EVGA SR3 and dual Sandy-Bridge EP processors. I dont really care about all the PCI-E, I just want it because it will allow me to connect all my hard drives without adding in RAID cards, give me a ton of processing power for Minecraft server, and let me have LOTS of memory Ive always had good memories of my old dual processor systems.

Just as its detractors thought they were done with it, and just as people started to think that attrition among some of its "popular" designers cost EVGA dearly, the company hit back with teaser pictures of the Super Record 3 or SR3, it promised back in June, it would deliver to the enthusiast community. And yes, it matches its description! The SR3 is a dual socket LGA2011 2P enthusiast desktop/workstation motherboard in the E-ATX form factor. Socket 0 is wired to eight DDR3 DIMM slots (two DIMMs/channel), while socket 1 to four slots (1 DIMM/channel).

In LGA2011 2P systems, the processor sitting on socket 0 is wired to the PCH, while the processor on socket 1 is wired to the one on socket 0 using two QPI links, closing the daisy-chain. Socket 0, apart from its 4 GB/s DMI link, has a PCI-Express 2.0 x4 (another 4 GB/s) link to supplement the DMI link, so the storage controllers don't get bottlenecked with just DMI. Both processors contribute to the PCI-Express lane budget of the motherboard. There are seven PCI-Express x16 slots, among which four are PCI-Express 3.0 x16 capable, every slot is PCI-Express 3.0 x8 capable. NVIDIA 4-way SLI is supported. This board will support Sandy Bridge-EP Xeon processors, though we don't know at this juncture if Core i7 Sandy Bridge-E is 2P capable.

The CPU sockets are each powered by a 6+1 phase digital PWM circuit driven by CPL+Volterra components, the memory is powered by 8-phase (1 phase per channel) digital PWM. Apart from the 24-pin ATX connector, power is drawn in by two 8-pin EPS connectors (one per socket), and three 6-pin PCIe connectors (one per socket, and one for PCIe slot electrical stability). Each PCIe slot can be individually toggled (disabled/enabled), by gating its power lane using DIP switches on the board. There are consolidated voltage measurement points, and one can expect the UEFI firmware to pack every option an overclocker could possibly tinker with.

In terms of storage connectivity, there are as many as 14 SATA ports (data rates aren't known yet), and a couple of eSATA ports. General connectivity includes 8+2 channel HD audio, two gigabit Ethernet connections, USB 3.0, Bluetooth, and EVBot support (the gadget could even come bundled). There's no word on the availability, but one thing for sure is that EVGA is ready to dominate LGA2011 enthusiast board market.
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http://www.techpowerup.com/153916/EVGA-SR3-Super-Record-3-Motherboard-Pictured.html

Sogetsu · Oct 21, 2011

I love eVGA (obviously) and the SR and classified products.

Erock · Oct 21, 2011

holy moly ... enigma wanna buy me one too

doctorie · Oct 21, 2011

I must resist licking the motherboard...I must!

Blackice · Oct 21, 2011

What a frigging beast.

Rubius · Oct 21, 2011

I didn't read the wall-o'-text but is that supposed to be a server board? It looks like one.

EniGmA1987 · Oct 22, 2011

Nope, its an enthusiast desktop board Hopefully this means it can overclock the processors too.

Daedalus · Oct 22, 2011

Jeez, what a freakin' monster.

Sogetsu · Oct 22, 2011

I think I skipped it in the text (and I haven't read the article yet), but why does 1 socket have 8 mem. slots and the other only 4? I know its a different chipset (obviously) and requirements but the SR-2 each socket had the same amount? Maybe they are allocating it differently with this x79 board.

http://www.evga.com/PRODUCTS/IMAGES/GALLERY/270-WS-W555-A2_XL_5.jpg

Edit: Nevermind, it helps to research first before posting.. normally.

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