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Press Release #49

EVGA 790i Ultra SLI - Fastest Performing Intel Platform

Brea, California and Munich, Germany - March 18, 2008 — 
EVGA Corporation, one of the leading-edge 3D processor and motherboard manufacturers, announces the latest addition to its line of high-performance SLI-ready motherboards, the EVGA nForce 790i Ultra SLI. Engineered for the Enthusiast, this motherboard features the powerful NVIDIA® 790i Ultra SLI MCP which provides the best platform for your gaming or overclocking needs. Award winning NVIDIA® overclocking tools provide a complete kit of tools giving everyone from the most veteran enthusiast to the novice overclocker the ability to unleash the hardware in their PC. Available March 18th, 2008, the EVGA nForce 790i Ultra SLI motherboard brings screaming performance and SLI power at a $349.99 retail price.

This next generation EVGA nForce 790i Ultra SLI motherboard supports the latest Intel 45nm CPU's. It also features three 16x PCI Express slots for unmatched 3 way SLI performance. Complete the package with PCI Express 2.0 slots and a new high performance chipset cooling solution to deliver blazing speeds and throughput. Up to a remarkable 2000MHz DDR3 memory speed gives you the memory performance edge you need it.

Just ask Vince "k|ngp|n" Lucido. He was able to set the 3DMark06 Single Card World Record at nearly 30,000 points with a single EVGA 9800GX2 and the EVGA 790i Ultra motherboard. EVGA hardware continually sets the bar higher, and this latest feat is nothing short of remarkable.

Products will be available starting March 18, 2008 through EVGA's network of leading E-tailers, Retailers, Systems Integrators, OEM System Manufacturers and Distributors.

New and Key features introduced on the EVGA 790i Ultra SLI motherboard:

• NVIDIA® 790i Ultra SLI chipset capable of extreme 1600 FSB speeds and beyond
• Intel Core™ 2 Extreme, Core™ 2 Quad, and Core™ 2 Duo support (including 45nm)
• New DDR3 SLI-Ready memory support for extreme memory speeds
• PCI Express 2.0
• ESA certified platform
• (2) Gigabit Ethernets Ports
• 8 Channel HD audio

The EVGA Difference

Known for offering value and performance, as well as top notch customer service, EVGA is recognized through customer loyalty and the highest levels in customer satisfaction. In addition to the expanded product lines, consumers and channel partners will also benefit from increased sales and technical support programs:


  • The EVGA Limited Lifetime Warranty - available for all retail EVGA Graphics Cards.
  • EVGA proprietary Advanced RMA (EAR) service - for allowing customers get a replacement card before sending the defective product back to EVGA.
  • 24/7 Phone Technical Support - to assure users that courteous and friendly assistance will always be available at anytime of the day or night.
  • Step-Up™ Program - for the ability to trade up existing EVGA products for newer technology.
  • Community Message Boards -full of thousands of knowledgeable, friendly and satisfied EVGA customers.
  • EVGA MODS RIGS - show off your rig, win cash prizes.
  • EVGA Gaming - EVGA game servers open 24/7 featuring the latest games.


About EVGA
EVGA is the #1 NVIDIA authorized partner in channel sales throughout North America. Based on the philosophy of intelligent innovation, market knowledge, and the real time operation, EVGA continues to identify the need in the market place and providing the solution to that need. By offering product differentiation and other customer focused programs, EVGA is a clear leader in all categories: etail, retail, distribution, and system builders. With headquarters in Brea, CA, EVGA's global coverage includes EVGA GmbH in Munich, EVGA LATAM in Miami, and EVGA Hong Kong. For further information online about EVGA, visit https://www.evga.com.


For further information, contact:

Joe Darwin

EVGA Europe

+49 89 189 049-0

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