Since the socket is flipped around across the top edge, we find the ProbeIt headers (instead of EPS connectors) here, designed for use with the ProbeIt cable to check voltages directly through the motherboard - the most accurate method. The VRM heatsinks and chipset are connected via a heatpipe that meanders down through both VRM heatsinks, ending at the chipset. Hidden underneath are two small fans that bring air in from left to right, through the rear IO plate and over the fins.
The shroud reaches out over the left VRM heatsink, with a hole cut out for ventilation. Starting with the top half, we get a better look at the rear IO shroud and the RGB-illuminated X570 Dark branding. Still, it fits in well with most build themes, it just isn’t the clean-cut looker that other boards around this price are. This is an overclocking board, first and foremost. That said, it’s not quite as attractive as other X570 flagships with more shrouds and a more premium appearance, but that’s intended. Although it doesn’t have some of the board cutouts the Z590 model does, it’s still a good-looking board. Overall, I like the appearance of the X570 Dark. If that isn’t enough, there are a couple of RGB headers for lighting expansion. This is the only RGB LED lighting, though dozens of other single color, informational LEDs are scattered around the board. Above the rear IO is a plastic shroud with X570 Dark displayed and lit up from below by RGB LEDs. Connected and to the right is the fanless chipset heatsink with the EVGA name on top. The bottom half has a large grey heatsink between the PCIe slots, with the word “Dark” cut out of the fins that are there to cool the two M.2 sockets. Looking at the board for the first time, we’re greeted by a 10-layer matte-black PCB (most are six or eight), along with silver/gunmetal-colored finned heatsinks meandering the length of the board.
Evga motherboard drivers#
Below is a complete list of all included extras, including a USB drive for drivers (a nice touch, which we wish was more common). EVGA also includes a Benchstand, a blank PCB that has a printout of the components, including PCIe mapping and other helpful information.
Evga motherboard plus#
Like the Z590 version, the X570 Dark comes with all kinds of goodies, from your basic SATA cables and M.2 screws to extra-long standoffs (helpful in extreme overclocking), plus ProbeIt wires for easy voltage monitoring when attached to the header on the board. Starting with the accessories, the box includes plenty of extras to get you going. Safe boot, CMOS Reset, Power/Reset, BIOS and Slow Mode switches
We didn’t push the memory to its limits, but it’s clear the Dark is plenty capable in the right hands. The board barely seemed to notice when we overclocked our Ryzen 9 5950X, with the large VRM heatsink and its active cooling doing a great job keeping the things cool. The board allowed our CPU to boost up over 5 GHz at default settings, and overclocking went without a hitch. In terms of performance, the X570 Dark did well overall it topped the charts in a couple of benchmarks and was average or above-average in most of the rest. In the end, it’s a good-looking board that gets by without all the shiny bits other boards in this price range have. This configuration is helpful for memory overclocking and makes for better cable management, with the EPS power connector relocated to the right side. One of the first things you’ll notice is that the socket orientation is rotated 90 degrees from what we’re used to. Remember, the Dark’s pedigree is overclocking, where function trumps form, but any aesthetic improvements are welcome. Like the Z590 Dark, the X570 version includes an improved appearance that looks the part of a high-end board, but doesn’t have as many aesthetic shrouds, leaving more of the PCB exposed.
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