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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£500
  • Avg. price in US: ~$600
  • CPU socket: LGA 1366
  • Chipset: Intel 5520
  • Form factor: HPTX

EVGA Classified Sr 2 review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

4.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the motherboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best motherboards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.5

Technical Score

10.0%

5.7

User score

Poor
4.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

4.3

Memory

16.0%

5.5

Platform & Features

16.0%

3.4

Storage

15.0%

5.5

Network

13.0%

2.6

Ports & USB

8.0%

3.2

Expansion

8.0%

6.0

Power & Cooling

5.0%

6.7

Audio

Poor
5.7

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

7.2

User reviews

30.0%

2.1

Popularity

User score:
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3.6
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

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  • 3.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    5.8

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    1.0

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    4.6

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    1.0

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    1.0

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The EVGA Classified SR-2 (Super Record 2) is a massive HPTX-form-factor motherboard designed for extreme enthusiasts and workstation users, featuring dual Intel LGA1366 sockets based on the Intel 5520 chipset. It supports dual Intel Xeon 5500 and 5600 series processors, 12 DIMM slots for up to 48GB of triple-channel DDR3 memory, and a remarkable seven PCIe x16 slots capable of 4-way SLI or CrossFireX configurations. Its primary strengths include its unique ability to overclock dual Xeon CPUs, extensive connectivity with SATA 6Gbps and USB 3.0, and high-end power delivery for extreme benchmarking. However, its oversized 13.6" x 15" dimensions make it incompatible with most standard PC cases, and its high power consumption, reliance on specific Xeon processors instead of standard Core i7 chips, and complex BIOS settings can be significant drawbacks for general users.

Technical Specifications of EVGA Classified Sr 2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

4.3

Memory

16.0%

5.5

Platform & Features

16.0%

3.4

Storage

15.0%

5.5

Network

13.0%

2.6

Ports & USB

8.0%

3.2

Expansion

8.0%

6.0

Power & Cooling

5.0%

6.7

Audio

4.5
EVGA Classified Sr 2 has a technical score of 4.49 points, which is lower than that of 89.1% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

7.2

User reviews

30.0%

2.1

Popularity

User score:
United States
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

5.7
EVGA Classified Sr 2 has a user score of 5.67 points, which is lower than that of 96.7% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you prefer a motherboard that has already been bought and reviewed by many other users.
2.1
EVGA Classified Sr 2 has a popularity of 2.1 points, which is lower than 68.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.6

Overall score

40.0%

7.9

Price

5.6
EVGA Classified Sr 2 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.6 points, which is lower than 98.7% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The brand that makes the motherboard.
When it matters: When you have a brand preference for support, BIOS, or build quality.

Importance: MEDIUM

Evga
CPU socket
What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

Importance: HIGH

LGA 1366
EVGA Classified Sr 2 uses the LGA 1366 CPU socket, which is less advanced than that of 99.7% of motherboards.
CPU platform

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Chipset
What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

Importance: HIGH

Intel 5520
EVGA Classified Sr 2 uses the Intel 5520 chipset, which is less advanced than that of 71.8% of motherboards.
Form factor
What it is: The physical size standard of the motherboard, such as ATX or Micro-ATX.
When it matters: When you need the board to fit a specific case size.

Importance: HIGH

HPTX
EVGA Classified Sr 2 has the HPTX form factor, which is less versatile than that of 100% of motherboards.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: DDR5

DDR3
EVGA Classified Sr 2 uses DDR3 memory, which is older than that of 86.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 13.4% of motherboards.
Memory slots
What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4

12
EVGA Classified Sr 2 has 12 Memory slots, which is more than 99.8% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

48 GB
EVGA Classified Sr 2 supports up to 48 GB of memory, which is less than 86.9% of motherboards.
Memory channels
What it is: The memory channel configuration supported by the motherboard platform.
When it matters: When memory bandwidth matters for your build.

Importance: MEDIUM

3
EVGA Classified Sr 2 supports 3 memory channels, which is more than 92.7% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
What it is: The highest officially supported memory speed for the motherboard.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

1,333 MT/s
EVGA Classified Sr 2 supports memory speeds up to 1333 MT/s, which is lower than that of 99.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.3% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=3

0
EVGA Classified Sr 2 has 0 M.2 sockets, which is fewer than 88.4% of motherboards and equal to 11.7% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
N. of SATA 3 connectors
What it is: The number of SATA 6Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you plan to connect multiple SATA drives.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

2
EVGA Classified Sr 2 has 2 SATA 3 connectors, which is fewer than 95.3% of motherboards and equal to 3.9% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

0/1/5/10
EVGA Classified Sr 2 supports RAID levels 0/1/5/10, which is broader than 31.8% of motherboards and equal to 68.2% of motherboards.
JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
NVMe RAID support
What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

Importance: LOW

no
EVGA Classified Sr 2 does not support NVMe RAID. 59.8% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
EVGA Classified Sr 2 has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is equal to 68.5% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
EVGA Classified Sr 2 has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is equal to 55.6% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 3.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need more full-length expansion slots.

Importance: MEDIUM

0
EVGA Classified Sr 2 has 0 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 59.5% of motherboards and equal to 40.5% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

Importance: HIGH

x16/x8/x8/x8/x16/x8/x16
EVGA Classified Sr 2 uses x16/x8/x8/x8/x16/x8/x16 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is more flexible than that of 99.9% of motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
What it is: Shows whether the board can split PCIe lanes across multiple devices from one slot or link.
When it matters: When you plan multi-SSD adapters or more advanced expansion setups.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
EVGA Classified Sr 2 does not support PCIe bifurcation. 61% of motherboards support this feature.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=8

8
EVGA Classified Sr 2 has 8 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 40.3% of motherboards and equal to 30.7% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=14

12
EVGA Classified Sr 2 has 12 USB ports (including headers), which is fewer than 72.4% of motherboards and equal to 16.6% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C devices connected without adapters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=1

0
EVGA Classified Sr 2 has 0 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is fewer than 64.6% of motherboards and equal to 35.4% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB-C ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C connectivity across the whole build.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=2

0
EVGA Classified Sr 2 has 0 USB-C ports (including headers), which is fewer than 69.6% of motherboards and equal to 30.4% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want very fast USB-C connectivity on the rear I/O.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
EVGA Classified Sr 2 has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is equal to 81.6% of motherboards.
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LAN speed
What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.5GbE

1 Gbps
EVGA Classified Sr 2 supports LAN speeds up to 1 Gbps, which is lower than that of 50.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 49.1% of motherboards.
LAN controller
What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

Importance: MEDIUM

Marvell AQtion AQC107
EVGA Classified Sr 2 uses the Marvell AQtion AQC107 LAN controller, which is more advanced than that of 94.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.6% of motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

Importance: LOW

2
EVGA Classified Sr 2 has 2 RJ45 ports, which is more than 85.6% of motherboards and equal to 13.5% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
EVGA Classified Sr 2 does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 49.1% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: The supported Wi-Fi generation, such as Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7.
When it matters: When you care about wireless speed and router compatibility.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

N/A
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Audio codec
What it is: The onboard audio codec used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When sound quality from the built-in audio matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek ALC889
EVGA Classified Sr 2 uses the Realtek ALC889 audio codec, which is less advanced than that of 88.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.3% of motherboards.
Audio channels
What it is: The audio channel configuration supported by the onboard sound solution.
When it matters: When you want surround sound from the motherboard audio outputs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 7.1

7.1
EVGA Classified Sr 2 offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
What it is: The signal-to-noise ratio of the onboard audio solution.
When it matters: When you care about cleaner onboard audio output.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=120 dB

108 dB
EVGA Classified Sr 2 has an audio SNR of 108 dB, which is lower than that of 61.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 2% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
What it is: Shows whether the onboard audio path includes dedicated headphone amplification for harder-to-drive headsets.
When it matters: When you use harder-to-drive headphones from the onboard audio.

Importance: LOW

no
EVGA Classified Sr 2 does not support a headphone amp. 63% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
What it is: The number of rear 3.5mm audio jacks on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more analog audio connection options.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5

6
EVGA Classified Sr 2 has 6 3.5mm audio jacks, which is more than 86.6% of motherboards and equal to 13.4% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=12

8+2
EVGA Classified Sr 2 has 8+2 VRM phases, which is fewer than 59.1% of motherboards and equal to 4.5% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=2

2
EVGA Classified Sr 2 has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.3% of motherboards.
Dual 8-pin CPU power.
N. of fan headers
What it is: The number of headers available for case or CPU fans.
When it matters: When your build uses several fans.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

8
EVGA Classified Sr 2 has 8 fan headers, which is more than 82.3% of motherboards and equal to 15.2% of motherboards.
Pump header
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes a dedicated header designed for a liquid-cooling pump.
When it matters: When you build with an AIO or custom liquid cooling loop.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
EVGA Classified Sr 2 does not have a pump header. 77% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
What it is: The maximum current the dedicated pump header can supply.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the pump header can power your cooling setup.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2 A

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EVGA Classified Sr 2 vs the average motherboard

  • 8 more memory slots
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more memory slots than the average motherboard (12 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=4

    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more memory slots than the average motherboard (12 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.12 vs 4
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x8/x8/x8/x16/x8/x16 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.
    What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
    When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

    Importance: HIGH

    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x8/x8/x8/x16/x8/x16 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.x16/x8/x8/x8/x16/x8/x16 vs x16/x1
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

    Importance: LOW

    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.2 vs 1
  • Includes POST code display
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
    What it is: Shows whether the board includes a diagnostic POST code readout for boot troubleshooting.
    When it matters: When you troubleshoot boot issues and want clearer error information.

    Importance: LOW

    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
    Dual 8-pin CPU power.
    What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=2

    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.2 vs 1
  • Includes dual BIOS
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 22.4% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes two BIOS chips for redundancy or recovery.
    When it matters: When BIOS safety and recovery matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 22.4% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
  • 3 more fan headers
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more fan headers than the average motherboard (8 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.
    What it is: The number of headers available for case or CPU fans.
    When it matters: When your build uses several fans.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6

    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more fan headers than the average motherboard (8 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.8 vs 5
  • 6 more SATA 2 connectors
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more SATA 2 connectors than the average motherboard (6 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 SATA 2 connectors.
    What it is: The number of SATA 3Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you still use older SATA devices.

    Importance: LOW

    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more SATA 2 connectors than the average motherboard (6 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 SATA 2 connectors.6 vs 0
  • Includes POST code display
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 22.4% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.5% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • Includes onboard power button
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has an onboard power button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.7% of motherboards include an onboard power button.
  • Includes onboard reset button
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
  • 8 more memory slots
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more memory slots than the average motherboard (12 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
  • Supports ECC memory
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 20.9% of motherboards support ECC memory.
  • More memory channels
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more memory channels than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 memory channel/s.
  • 6 more SATA 2 connectors
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more SATA 2 connectors than the average motherboard (6 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 SATA 2 connectors.
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x8/x8/x8/x16/x8/x16 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • 7 more PCIe 2.0x16 slots
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more PCIe 2.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (7 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 2.0x16 slot/s.
  • 2 more eSATA ports
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more eSATA ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 eSATA port/s.
  • 4 more USB 2.0 ports
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
  • 1 more 3.5mm audio jacks
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (6 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
  • 3 more fan headers
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more fan headers than the average motherboard (8 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.

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Platform & Features
Memory
Storage
Expansion
Ports & USB
Network
Audio
Power & Cooling
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel 5,520 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • No BIOS flashback support
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.8% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
  • No integrated graphics support
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.4% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • Older CPU socket
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has older CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,366 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Not ready for Windows 11
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 is not ready for Windows 11, while the average motherboard is. 77.1% of motherboards are ready for Windows 11.
  • No debug LED indicators
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 does not have debug LED indicators, while the average motherboard does. 78.8% of motherboards include debug LED indicators.
  • Less versatile form factor
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has less versatile form factor than the average motherboard (HPTX vs ATX). The average motherboard comes in ATX form factor.
  • No automatic overclocking
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 does not support automatic overclocking, while the average motherboard does. 74% of motherboards support automatic overclocking.
  • Narrower Windows support
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has narrower Windows support than the average motherboard (Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP vs Windows 11, Windows 10). The average motherboard supports Windows 11, Windows 10.
  • Fewer BIOS update options
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has fewer BIOS update options than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, Windows app, DOS vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app). The average motherboard offers UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app BIOS update methods.
  • 11 years older release date
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 is older than the average motherboard (2,010 vs 2,021). The average motherboard was released in 2,021.
    March 2010
  • No TPM connector
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 does not have a TPM connector, while the average motherboard does. 86.7% of motherboards include a TPM connector.
    Firmware TPM/PTT only.
  • 62.5% less maximum memory capacity
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (48 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
  • Older DDR memory generation
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has older DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR3 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
  • 71% lower maximum RAM speed
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has a lower maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (1,333 MT/s vs 4,600 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,600 MT/s.
  • 2 fewer M.2 sockets
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has fewer M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
  • No NVMe RAID support
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • No PCIe bifurcation support
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 does not support PCIe bifurcation, while the average motherboard does. 61% of motherboards support PCIe bifurcation.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • 1 fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
  • 1 fewer rear USB-C ports
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has fewer rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
  • 3 fewer total USB connections
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (12 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 1 fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
  • 2 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    USB 3.0 naming equivalent
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 1 fewer total USB-C connections
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has fewer total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 1 fewer HDMI outputs
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has fewer HDMI outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 HDMI outputs.
    no onboard video outputs
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
  • No Wi-Fi antenna included
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
  • More basic LAN controller
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Marvell AQtion AQC107 vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller.
  • More basic audio codec
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more basic audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC889 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
  • No headphone amp support
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 63% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • 7 dB lower audio SNR
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (108 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • No optical S/PDIF out
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 does not have optical S/PDIF out, while the average motherboard does. 55.7% of motherboards include optical S/PDIF out.
  • More basic chipset cooling
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.
  • 2 fewer ARGB headers
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
  • No pump header
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 does not have a pump header, while the average motherboard does. 77% of motherboards include a pump header.
  • No onboard RGB lighting
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 does not have onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does. 50.3% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
  • 1 fewer RGB headers
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has fewer RGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
  • 102 mm wider
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 is wider than the average motherboard (346 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.
  • Fewer VRM phases
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has fewer VRM phases than the average motherboard (8+2 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel 5,520 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
    When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

    Importance: HIGH

    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel 5,520 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.Intel 5520 vs Intel B860
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 2.5GbE

    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • 2 fewer M.2 sockets
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has fewer M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=3

    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has fewer M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.0 vs 2
  • 62.5% less maximum memory capacity
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (48 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
    When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=128 GB

    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (48 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.48 GB vs 128 GB
  • No NVMe RAID support
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
    What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
    When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

    Importance: LOW

    EVGA Classified Sr 2 does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • Older DDR memory generation
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has older DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR3 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: DDR5

    EVGA Classified Sr 2 has older DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR3 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.DDR3 vs DDR4
  • No BIOS flashback support
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.8% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard can update BIOS without needing a fully installed or supported CPU to boot first.
    When it matters: When you may need to update BIOS before the system can boot.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    EVGA Classified Sr 2 does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.8% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
  • No PCIe bifurcation support
    EVGA Classified Sr 2 does not support PCIe bifurcation, while the average motherboard does. 61% of motherboards support PCIe bifurcation.
    What it is: Shows whether the board can split PCIe lanes across multiple devices from one slot or link.
    When it matters: When you plan multi-SSD adapters or more advanced expansion setups.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    EVGA Classified Sr 2 does not support PCIe bifurcation, while the average motherboard does. 61% of motherboards support PCIe bifurcation.
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about EVGA Classified Sr 2?

  • Unrivaled multi-threaded performance via dual LGA1366 Xeon processor support.
  • Exceptional expandability with seven PCIe x16 slots supporting 4-way SLI and CrossFireX.
  • Unique overclocking capability for Xeon chips by increasing QPI frequency.
  • Substantial memory support of up to 48GB across 12 DDR3 DIMM slots.
  • Robust enthusiast features including voltage monitoring points and a POST code display.
  • Long-term value for tasks like Folding@home and rendering due to sheer core count.

What customers dislike about EVGA Classified Sr 2?

  • Extreme HPTX form factor makes finding a compatible case difficult and often requires modifications.
  • High power consumption that requires multiple power connectors and a specialized PSU.
  • Complex and sometimes buggy BIOS that can be unintuitive for manual voltage settings.
  • Difficult troubleshooting as it often requires a CMOS clear to POST after a failed overclock.
  • Lack of integrated SAS support and limited SATA ports for a board in the server/workstation class.
  • Use of Realtek NICs and audio instead of premium Intel or professional-grade alternatives.

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