EVGA regularly reminded us of its readiness to introduce the SR-3 DARK motherboard for the Intel Xeon W-3175X processor in the LGA 3647 version throughout the second half of the year in one way or another, but decided to start sales only at the end of the year. online now The SR-3 DARK board can be pre-ordered for $1999, but early buyers can save $200. Deliveries of boards of this model should begin in the first half of January. EVGA SR-3 DARK turned out to be significantly more expensive than expected, since in December some enthusiasts who had access to samples expressed hope that the new product would cost about 1000 euros.
We talked about many features of the board , it remains to note that formally designed for efficient overclocking of a single processor model - the Intel Xeon W-3175X, this board is also capable of working with Xeon processors of the Skylake-SP and Cascade Lake-SP families. It should be taken into account that in this case the lack of a free multiplier will complicate overclocking the central processor. Each memory channel has only one DIMM slot; in total, the board is capable of supporting up to 192 GB of six-channel memory with the ability to overclock beyond DDR4-4000.
The PCI Express expansion slots, reinforced with a metal casing, have the ability to be individually disabled; each is equipped with its own LED indicator of operation status. There are similar indicators for each RAM slot for quick troubleshooting. The triple BIOS chip allows you to switch between different system profiles quickly and reliably using a special switch. In addition, a separate switch sets the processor multiplier to its minimum value to ensure the system starts up in case of overclocking difficulties. You can update the BIOS via the USB port, even if the processor is missing or not functioning. The motherboard comes with a USB flash drive for your needs. A separate button is used to restart the system in safe mode, without losing the previously entered BIOS settings.
The overall dimensions of E-ATX (305 × 330 mm) do not allow the motherboard to fit in all cases, so this circumstance must be taken into account when purchasing. The delivery set also includes a separate printed circuit board with a schematic representation of the components and controls of the EVGA SR-3 DARK, which can be used as a base for forming an open stand. Threaded bushings for the studs are already installed in this separate board. The presence of an integrated water block on the motherboard does not oblige the user to connect the board to a liquid cooling system - heat will be dissipated without this, albeit less efficiently. This motherboard, unusual in all respects, comes with a three-year manufacturer's warranty; early buyers can get it for $1799, while less savvy buyers will have to shell out $200 more. No more than two copies are released per person.
Source: 3dnews.ru