If you read some of the current comments in other parts of the forums there were a lot of forum members complaining about lack of RGB. Personally I think it looks rather nice.

If you look at most AMD or Intel based motherboards many of them employ RGB or some type of lighting.

I like the heatsinks, not a big fan of RGB though.

Honestly who cares if RGB is there or not?  If you don't like it don't use it.  It doesn't make a huge difference in the overall cost in the grand scheme of things and honestly I'd rather it be there than not and I'm not one that's into flashy things.  More like for the holidays get some spirit going and theme it up!
 
In my opinion that X299 Dark fan assembly is not a good choice aesthetically (nicest possible choice of words I could think of).  It just looks so old fashioned and dated I feel they could have made it much nicer while still being just as functional.  Does anyone actually like it and think it looks good?  Maybe it's just me who knows.
 
On the FTWK, look at the heatpipe.  It looks like an afterthought it's nearly blocking the RAM slot.  Could've made some nicer angles and straighter lines on that I would think. 
 
And not a single ATX board yet?  It seems EVGA is one of the only brands that gets crazy with EATX.  While it may be nice for some I've already gone that route and looking to do a mid tower or SFF next.  Guess I'll have to wait or see what else there is out there. 

bcavnaugh
Odd that you say this about the size and your current MB is the EVGA X58 Classified3 an E-ATX MB.
https://www.evga.com/products/pdf/141-GT-E770.pdf
 
EVGA ATX Motherboards:
EVGA Z270 FTW K
 
Form Factor – M-ATX
They have 4 Z170 Z270 X99 and now X299

I know what I have note how I said I've gone the EATX full tower route and I'm now looking to do a smaller build this time around.  I know EVGA makes standard ATX boards but not yet on X299 and there's no reason switch to an EOL chipset now.  Hence the reason I said it looks like I need to wait to see if and when EVGA releases standard ATX boards on X299.  I think it would have made more sense to release 1 board on each of the 3 form factors but instead we get 2 EATX's and 1 micro when most people probably go for the standard size boards since not many cases support EATX limiting your options.  

Too flashy? not when you can disable the RGB in the bios. The real questions will come after detailed specs are released. Did evga improve on other aspects of it's motherboards.  Did they continue using basic audio options, any improvements on audio software side. Did they add software to allow you to control system fans from the desktop. Those are the areas evga needs to address to be on par with the top 4 motherboard manufacturers.
 
 
 
 

Arg, mobile is messing with me again

Questors

sHans3n
Saw bitwits video on all of EVGA's new stuff and I was excited to see their X299 motherboards until I was attacked with the massive amounts of RGB and HUGE I/O covers. 
 
I understand RGB and Huge flashy covers are a thing now but that HUGE I/O cover with RBG and the HUGE M.2 Fan on the X299 Dark seem to take it a little overboard. I liked EVGA motherboards for their minimalist and tidy features but everything with the X299 series of motherboards looks thrown in your face.
 
What does everyone else think?

I positively hate the RBG and the exaggerated fractured ice look of the I/O and heatsink covers. Being a minimalist, I like a nice neat, clean rig without a crap ton of bling and hate paying for completely unnecessary features that do not contribute to performance or value. In fact, this is the opposite of value. We can't all have it our own way, but EVGA was one of last bastions of hope for those of us who are not dazzled by flashing and color changing lights. It doesn't take much to entertain simple minds.
 
I am disappointed for sure and will be skipping EVGA for this round of upgrades.
 
I am still a little annoyed with EVGA for not coming out with the X99 version of a Dark or similar. People asked for it on the boards just like others asked for lights. Give them bling, but for Pete's sake, don't give them substance.
 

So who will you use for your upgrade if EVGA "was one of the last bastions of hope"?

Not a fan of RGB but you know what, there is a off button for all LEDs. Just because something has RGB doesnt mean you have to use it. How many people use all the video outputs on their gpu, or every pci slot?

I love it! Now I don't have to buy a dead, messy tree; just put our presents around my Core X71 Tempered Glass case! Keep it coming, EVGA! Hit me some more RGB!

I really like the x299 Dark. The integrated I/O panel is a very nice touch

Questors

sHans3n
Saw bitwits video on all of EVGA's new stuff and I was excited to see their X299 motherboards until I was attacked with the massive amounts of RGB and HUGE I/O covers. 
 
I understand RGB and Huge flashy covers are a thing now but that HUGE I/O cover with RBG and the HUGE M.2 Fan on the X299 Dark seem to take it a little overboard. I liked EVGA motherboards for their minimalist and tidy features but everything with the X299 series of motherboards looks thrown in your face.
 
What does everyone else think?

I positively hate the RBG and the exaggerated fractured ice look of the I/O and heatsink covers. Being a minimalist, I like a nice neat, clean rig without a crap ton of bling and hate paying for completely unnecessary features that do not contribute to performance or value. In fact, this is the opposite of value. We can't all have it our own way, but EVGA was one of last bastions of hope for those of us who are not dazzled by flashing and color changing lights. It doesn't take much to entertain simple minds.
 
I am disappointed for sure and will be skipping EVGA for this round of upgrades.
 
I am still a little annoyed with EVGA for not coming out with the X99 version of a Dark or similar. People asked for it on the boards just like others asked for lights. Give them bling, but for Pete's sake, don't give them substance.
 

 
If they removed the RGB lighting, guess what... You would still being paying the same price for the motherboard. Worrying about what the I/O shield looks like is a first world problem.
 
 
 
 
 

bcavnaugh

seta8967
Not a fan of RGB but you know what, there is a off button for all LEDs. Just because something has RGB doesnt mean you have to use it. How many people use all the video outputs on their gpu, or every pci slot?

 
Where did you Read their is a Off Switch?
 
I use all the PCIe Slots.
 
While I use only One Cards Output sometimes with two Monitors I do use Each GPU as Coprocessor and sometimes split then into 2 and 4 Coprocessors.
 
One day when I win the Lotto I will move over to some real Coprocessors like the Intel Xeon Phi Coprocessor 7120X Processor Board SC7120X or INTEL SC5120D / Xeon Phi 5120D Hexaconta-core (60 Core) 1.05 GHz Coprocessor - PCI Express x24

The off "switch" is a bios setting to enable/disable RGB lights.
 

bcavnaugh

MSim
The off "switch" is a bios setting to enable/disable RGB lights.
 

" there is a off button for all LEDs"
That is a Bios Setting not an Off Button that you Press to turn it on or off, but thank you.

maybe even a new software program to cotroll them and the fan, one can hope.

bcavnaugh

quadlatte
maybe even a new software program to cotroll them and the fan, one can hope.

Software Settings or Bios settings would be fine with me, Now Software that would set the Bios settings would be even better.

eleet was kinda headed that way but has since withered on the vine

bcavnaugh

MSim
The off "switch" is a bios setting to enable/disable RGB lights.
 

" there is a off button for all LEDs"
That is a Bios Setting not an Off Button that you Press to turn it on or off, but thank you.

 
BUTTON:
13. Computers. (in a graphical user interface) a small, button-shaped or clearly defined area that the user can click on or touch to choose an option.
 
The bios is an interface, the RGB lighting has a clearly defined area where users can click to choose an option. So technically that person is correct.