Review: EVGA X299 FTW K

Conclusion

The Intel high-end platform supports CPUs with up to 36 threads and requires an updated X299 motherboard as the base. These boards start at around £200 and can run up to an incredible £500 for an all-singing, all-dancing version.

Better known as the purveyor of graphics cards, EVGA sporadically indulges in Intel-based motherboards and finally comes out with a trio of boards based on the X299 chipset. The FTW K, costing £290, offers a mid-spec and performance that is comparable against other established brands.

A good layout is afforded by the sensible decision to go E-ATX and the BIOS is decent for a manufacturer with limited experience of motherboards. We would suggest more investment into USB 3.1 Gen 2, RGB configurable in the BIOS, and upgraded audio to match what else is out there.

Bottom line: the best way to describe the board is solid, if not spectacular, but it's a decent edition to the high-end fold.

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The EVGA X299 FTW K motherboard is available to purchase from Scan Computers.*

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