The EVGA’s Z790 Dark K|ngp|n (written henceforth as Kingpin), designed by Vince Lucido among others from EVGA, is aimed squarely at those aiming for extreme overclocks. It sports robust power delivery, three M.2 sockets, eight SATA ports, 2.5 and 10 GbE (and integrated Wi-Fi 6E), and a premium (though last-gen) audio solution. Priced at $800, there’s a lot to like on the Z790 Dark, even more so if you’re a hardcore overclocker trying to get the most out of their hardware.
As far as looks go, a lack of integrated RGB lighting could be a turnoff (but there are headers to add your own). However, I personally think it’s one of the better-looking boards for the platform. The simple black-on-black look with gold accents gives off premium vibes and stands out from the rest.
