The DARK rises again. Not content to merely shatter records and competition in the consumer market, the EVGA SR-3 DARK merges two extreme performance lines of EVGA motherboards to bring balance to the force with exceptional performance and engineering.

The SR-3 Dark Features A 24 Phase Power Design With A Built-In Water Block

Featuring the Intel C622 chipset, Hexa-channel memory support, 24 phase power design, 16-layer PCB, dual-10GbE LAN ports, a water block to passively or actively cool the DARK’s VRM, and so much more, this board is packed with everything and is still compact enough to fit in a full E-ATX form factor. The full specifications of the motherboard are listed below:

Highly-Efficient 24 Phase Digital VRM300% Increased Socket Gold ContentIntel VROC Support4-Way SLI SupportCreative Sound Core3D Audio with Output AmplifiersReinforced PCIe slotsEVGA's Latest GUI BIOS Featuring OC Robot and In-BIOS Stress TestingSafeBoot button to reset the motherboard and go into the BIOS with last known good settings without clearing CMOSSlow Mode switch locks CPU multiplier to the lowest possible setting to allow users to switch between max OC and low speeds in real-time.SPI flashing via USB allows you to flash your BIOS without a CPUOnboard Temperature and Voltage MonitoringOnboard Clear CMOS, Power and Reset ButtonsDual EVGA Probe-It ConnectorsTriple BIOS SupportEVGA ELEET X1 Software Support100% Solid State Capacitors3 Year Warranty

EVGA provides maximum power to your Intel XEON W-3175X CPU and system through up to four 8-pin EPS connectors and a 24 Phase power design. Once again, EVGA crafted its revolutionary design by using right-angle power connectors to improve airflow and cable management. The SR-3 DARK features a pre-installed water block to provide maximum cooling to the chipset and VRM of the motherboard.

No water cooling? No problem. The SR-3 DARK will still provide sufficient cooling for all standard uses of the motherboard. Every EVGA SR-3 DARK is packed with a printed PCB showing components, LEDs, PCIe lane breakdowns, and other helpful information. More importantly, this PCB with included standoffs doubles as an open-air testing or benching station, providing clearance for heaters, condensation isolation, and storage devices.

With the EVGA SR-3 DARK, you don't need to see its identification to know that the next evolution of the X299 and Z390 DARK motherboards features the latest improvements for performance and enthusiast needs. A 16-layer high-speed E-ATX PCB with gold-plated shielded edge enhances stability for heavy loads, improved overclocking, and durability for today's extreme cooling hardware.

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The SR-3 DARK features a 24-phase Digital VRM for the cleanest, most stable power design to ensure that you're ready for Intel’s 28-core XEON W-3175X processor. Up to 192GB of 4000MHz+ (OC) Hexa-Channel RAM on Intel Xeon W-3175X, Cascade Lake-SP, and Skylake-SP processors.

This motherboard is definitely not for everyone and will not come cheap just like its CPU counterpart. This motherboard is currently available for preorder for $1,800. This is something very few people will get their hands on, and only extreme overclockers will be able to make good use of this.