zippytek

dustingg
Are we there yet? 
 
Sitting on this DDR5 and 13900KF. Looking forward to retiring this X299 system.
 
Do we think we'll see a Nov launch?

Jacob responded to this question with "that's the plan" but no idea if that means today, next week, or later in the month.
 
As for pricing, i'm guessing $799-829 range.

Gosh those prices are gross... Seriously hope they consider reasonable pricing. Asus have more Z790 to chose from with reasonable price points. I prefer to stick with EVGA.

I’m pretty sure they’re talking about the Dark, which competes with the Asus Apex, so the pricing seems competitive. There are very specific differences in the Asus lineup that are not power or VRM related that dive their wider offering and price range - most notably pcie lane handling and lack of 10gbit. EVGA is only offering the peak of capability and a step under it because they know we’re extremely picky nerds.

Don’t get me wrong, I’ve only bought Asus boards up till now. I’m in the middle of switching my GPU preferred partner to Asus and my Motherboard to EVGA. It’s just a happy coincidence that it will all be EVGA for a while. These EVGA boards will be an extremely stable and capable platform, and we know it so we’re waiting - even though the 13900k on my desk is burning a hole in my patience.

If you have a cpu still in the box like me, just know you’re not alone and it will be worth the wait provided you are not looking for a deal/undercut in the z790 space. I will drop an evga reference in my thanksgiving speech at my family dinner should the board release before then.

May you all reach fantastic clock speeds and system stability.

dustingg

zippytek

dustingg
Are we there yet? 
 
Sitting on this DDR5 and 13900KF. Looking forward to retiring this X299 system.
 
Do we think we'll see a Nov launch?

Jacob responded to this question with "that's the plan" but no idea if that means today, next week, or later in the month.
 
As for pricing, i'm guessing $799-829 range.

Gosh those prices are gross... Seriously hope they consider reasonable pricing. Asus have more Z790 to chose from with reasonable price points. I prefer to stick with EVGA.

I do prefer saving money, but in this case, given EVGA's situation (not selling GPUs), I am happy to meet a price (if it has the features of the even higher priced boards like we hope) to support EVGA.

Yeah I would guess the classified will be $499.

zippytek
Yeah I would guess the classified will be $499.

I was betting Classy $699, KP $899. I'd hope for cheaper, but what in the world has gotten cheaper the last couple years? lol

Any updates on availability?  I've noticed that most etailors seem to be expecting a November 18th shipment date for their most popular motherboards and I'll probably be ready to commit to a new Intel build by next month.

Where can I submit my resume and essay? I was hoping for permission to purchase one of these boards, but I must admit, I’m nervous. It’s okay though shall I be deemed unworthy I promise to just go buy a 4 dimm board and some rgb mobo cables.

Inismona
Where can I submit my resume and essay? I was hoping for permission to purchase one of these boards, but I must admit, I’m nervous. It’s okay though shall I be deemed unworthy I promise to just go buy a 4 dimm board and some rgb mobo cables.

nothing new about everyone needing to wait - EVGA will make a public announcement of availability - when they are ready

The z790 apex is $699 and scheduled for Nov 30. Has there been any news from evga on their z790 dark?

I really like the idea of the bottom pcie slot is capable of x16 as long as top slot is not populated. I had to trim the heatsink on my z390 dark for a waterblock backplate. Same thing needed for my z590 dark but don't want to lose warranty.

Why are there 2 waves of these z790 chipset boards? I just don't love having to wait to find out what actual features the EVGA boards have. Does it really need to be a surprise?