ECS launches Golden Limited Edition Z77 motherboards

Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) in a grand launch in Mumbai, introduced their Golden Limited Edition Z77H2-AX & Z77H2-A2X motherboards. Available in two models - Z77H2-AX and Z77H2-A2X, these boards are the top-of-the-line motherboards in the ECS Black Extreme Series and are designed for hardcore enthusiasts in mind. The ECS Z77 Black Extreme Series - Golden Limited Edition features triple-thickness gold plated connectors and has passed the strictest quality tests, giving power users the security that the gold plating won't wear out after extensive component upgrades, safe guarding the board from the threat of corrosion. The Z77H2-AX and Z77H2-A2X models are already available worldwide. Each of these high-end Z77 Black Extreme Series - Golden Limited Edition motherboards is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity personally signed by the  Director of Research and Development of ECS.

That's a lot of Bling!

The individually-numbered, handcrafted motherboards are outfitted in cool black with dazzling gold plated key components, giving both the Z77H2-AX and Z77H2-A2X a sophisticated and classy appearance. Key features include, ATI CrossFireX and Nvidia SLI graphics support with next generation PCI Express 3.0 to achieve the ultimate in 3D gaming performance and visual quality, Qool Tech IV visible temperature technology to protect your valuable PC components.

On the launch of the gold motherboard, Rajesh Goenka, Vice President (Sales & Marketing, Rashi Peripherals, India) said, “ECS 15u gold contact is the technology with excellent gold plating on CPU pins, memory sockets and PCI express slots offering system stability add more plug-in opportunity. Golden components provide best anti-oxidation, anti-rust and anti-moisture protection.” ECS weren’t kidding around about the gold as almost everything is gold plated, including the heatsinks near the VRM area, the socket itself, all the solid state capacitors, the rear panel, etc. That’s a lot of bling, even for Liberace! As for the pricing, don’t expect this to come cheap obviously and if you are considering buying one then you better get in line quick, as they are in limited quantities.