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How big is the eVGA Classified

aigomorla

aigomorla

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A LOT of reviews are saying this board is BIG, or HUGH, or gigantic.

Well, i dont think anyone really sat down with the board and compared it.


Some Notes:
1. Its not that much bigger, it is bigger, but not by much.
2. It was suposed to be a EATX board, but i think its a bit smaller. Uses standard ATX holes with the board haning over the side a little bit.
3. The board is the same size from top to bottom. Its only longer on the end.

Pictures: (i dont think i need to point out which is which). 😛
http://i125.photobucket.com/al...aigomorla/IMG_1344.jpg

Enjoy.
 
Originally posted by: lopri
Note: What aigo didn't tell you guys is that board was fine but he is a n00b and doesn't know how to build without shorting it out so that it won't post.
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Fixed for you.
 
Originally posted by: Gillbot
Originally posted by: lopri
Note: What aigo didn't tell you guys is that board was fine but he is a n00b and doesn't know how to build without shorting it out so that it won't post.
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Fixed for you.
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LOL...

yeah the pins in the rear were sticking out too long.

The board shorted out, and it wasnt until i swaped beds that i found out the pins were shorting the board.

when the board gets shorted, the diag LED and everything doesnt work. Which is not like its previous evga board where you'd see a --.

The board works fine tho, i need to get off my butt and install it tho.
 
That's sad Aigo. I'm really feeling for you.... not really. 😛 :beer:

It's not too big. It's no where near EATX, but I'll take it off your hands if you want. I'm in San Diego. Can I be your best friend? 😛
 
Okey i found out what my problem was.

This board is uber picky on PSUs. I have no idea why or what catigory PSU.

Apparently it doesnt like my PCnC 1kw, but likes my Antec Quattro 850.

I think ima have to get a new psu for this board.
 
Originally posted by: aigomorla
Okey i found out what my problem was.

This board is uber picky on PSUs. I have no idea why or what catigory PSU.

Apparently it doesnt like my PCnC 1kw, but likes my Antec Quattro 850.

I think ima have to get a new psu for this board.
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Truth is -- I've been eyeing the news on the "Classified" for its potential next fall, when I belatedly plan to build an I7 system.

The EATX size isn't much of a problem, unless you're planning to use the barrel-fan by CoolerMaster on a Stacker case.

Do you submit your PSU's to testing with a $20 PSU tester before hooking things up?
 
Er, what does making it marginally larger the ATX gain it? Besides making it not fit in ATX cases potentially.

I always thought the size difference between mATX and ATX was too small to care one way or the other (unless going for a dual graphics card setup or if you have a lot of add in cards), but this seems utterly pointless.
 
Originally posted by: Fox5
Er, what does making it marginally larger the ATX gain it? Besides making it not fit in ATX cases potentially.

I always thought the size difference between mATX and ATX was too small to care one way or the other (unless going for a dual graphics card setup or if you have a lot of add in cards), but this seems utterly pointless.
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EATX is not something that is new. It may be that the board requires a bit more real-estate because of extra features it contains.

EATX will fit all the 9-or-so ATX standoff holes. It extends about an inch forward of the front-end ATX holes (closest to the front of the case) -- offering three more holes for screws, but unessential to anchor the board to the motherboard pan.

I'd be surprised to find any significant number of cases that won't accommodate an EATX board, although there may be some that don't.

Figure -- if you're going to spend this kind of money on a motherboard, you probably won't be scrimping on the case you intend to use. If you do, it's a bad economic decision. And you shouldn't have to spend more than $100 or $150 to get a decent case for it, either.
 
Originally posted by: Fox5
Er, what does making it marginally larger the ATX gain it? Besides making it not fit in ATX cases potentially.

I always thought the size difference between mATX and ATX was too small to care one way or the other (unless going for a dual graphics card setup or if you have a lot of add in cards), but this seems utterly pointless.
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This board seems to be about the same size as the ASUS Rampage II Extreme.

So this is probably something like ?. mine is bigger.... no it's not..... thing.

Anyways I still think that the ASUS is slightly bigger. 😛
 
Ya those boards are pretty awesome. 🙂 The additional size is enough to make them unusable in some cases though, as I think that board would have a lot of problems fitting into a 900 based on past experience. Even with standard ATX it was such a PITA to get to SATA headers on the 900. If you run any fan cages, that may also block some of the SATA or power connectors. As for the advantage, in deeper cases, the deeper mobo definitely allows for better spacing and header arrangement.
 
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