1-20-2011

hexus reviewed the Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD3

This mobo offers a reasonable feature-set, but it has no UEFI BIOS, SLI, FireWire and eSATA support. The board has an adjustable multiplier and is very energy efficient. This mainboard might be the budget P67 board of choice, it has a Solid performance and is a good overclocker, on the downside are the BIOS and a the PCIe lane arrangement for graphics. ....More

1-19-2011

pro-clockers reviewed the ASUS P8H67-M EVO

All capacitors of this mobo are solid-state and there are VRM heatsinks around the socket. It also has an 8-pin EPS12V power connector and an 8+2 phase power design, allthough the overclocking capabilities of the H67 chicpset are limited, the H67 chipset was not designed for overclocking, but still ASUS manages to have a lot of features. The IGP included in the processor performed well. ....More

1-14-2011

hardwareheaven reviewed the ASUS Maximus IV Extreme

This mobo has more more PCIe lanes, supports DDR3 2000MHz+, has an enhanced power design, 8 on-board USB 3.0 ports and 2 more when connected to the front panel, next to that it has 4 SATA3 connectors. You'll be able to squeeze some extra performance out of every component installed on it. The CrossFire test had a noticeably higher performance than a standard P67 board. The new EFI based BIOS looks great, and has lots of features. ....More

12-23-2010

xbitlabs reviewed the ECS H55H-I

The ECS H55H-I is an ordinary motherboard with a normal design and capabilities. The H55H-I cannot lower system voltages or monitor their current values and sets too high memory timings by default. When compared to the the Zotac H55-ITX WiFi, the Intel DH57JG and the Gigabyte GA-H55N-USB3 it's the cheapest mini-ITX board. ....More

12-2-2010

hardwareheaven reviewed the ASUS P7H55-M-USB3

Build quality as well as the design of this mainboard are excellent and the components are of high quality. Performance was also excellent in all the benchmark tests, this mobo is ahead of similar products. The price/performance of this product is very competative. The reviewer would like to see a few more SATA cables though. ....More

11-29-2010

legitreviews reviewed the Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R

This mobo is nice to work with, has a good performance and nice features for its price. The reviewer had some problems with one of the e-SATA/USB ports, furthermore there were no power and reset buttons on the board, more case fan headers would have been nice and the the alignment of the expansion slots could be better. ....More

11-27-2010

kitguru reviewed the Gigabyte GA-H55M-UD2H

This mainboard is a good all-rounder that showed decent performance results throughout the benchmark tests. The memory slots are very close to the CPU socket, which could be a problem when installing a large heatsink.

Benchmarks:

3D Mark Vantage, Cinebench, Fraps, Grand Theft Auto 4: EFLC, PC mark vantage, Photoshop, Sisoft Sandra, SuperPi. ....More

11-26-2010

hardocp reviewed the ASUS Rampage III Formula

This mobo was a great great "Auto" overclocker, and the "Fine Tuning" was also great. With the upcoming Sandy Bridge CPUs this board will be difficult to sell. With the Core i7-930 getting a lot cheaper nowadays, it still might be an option to buy it in the near future. ....More

11-25-2010

ocinside reviewed the ASRock 890FX Deluxe4

This mobo has a 'Deluxe' equipment, great build quality and high OC results, the ASRock 890FX Deluxe4 is a high-quality mainboard for hardcore enthusiasts. Contrary to the 890GX, this motherboard does not provide an internal graphics processor, but on the other hand it has a legacy floppy connector and an IDE connector. ....More

11-24-2010

overclockers reviewed the Mvix Minix 890GX-USB3

This mobo, although very small, is still able to overclock your CPU, the IGP cannot play the latest games but you're able to install a discrete graphics card. Processors are limited to 95w TDP, but you'll still be able to run a six core CPU like the Phenom II X6 1055T. In the BIOS there is a Core Unlock option, but the reviewer was not able to unlock the hidden cores on an X2 560 like he was able to do on a Biostar TA890FXE. ....More

11-22-2010

pureoverclock reviewed the ASRock X58 Extreme6

In terms of design, this mainboard is very good, and the layout is an improvement compared to the the Extreme3. Moving the 8-pin CPU power connector off the edge of the board is a step backwards though. The LED post display is better placed, but it will be hard to see with three three-way SLi installed, allthough not many people will do this. ....More

11-16-2010

silentpcreview reviewed the ZOTAC IONITX-P-E

The embedded dual core Intel Celeron SU2300 processor runs at only 1.2 GHz which is a lot faster than an Atom. Nvidia ION is capable of running almost any high definition video and games @ low res. The fan sounds soft and can be compared with a laptop. When powered by a picoPSU it uses a lot less energy than the IONITX-A. ....More

11-12-2010

hardwaresecrets reviewed the ECS A890GXM-A2

The new A890GXM-A2 is an updated version of the A890GXM-A with two extra USB3 ports. The color scheme has also changed, and 1 PCI Express x1 slot had to go in favor of USB3, the core unlock feature is also present in the BIOS.

Of the 4 Video connectors 2 can be used simultaneously, another feature is the Support of 140W CPUs. ....More

11-9-2010

overclock3d reviewed the Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R

The X58A UD3R v2 is a definite improvement over the v1. So which should you buy between this and the similar priced, similar performing ASUS Sabertooth? Both boards are exceptionally good for the money and either will give you years of service. ....More

october 30 2010

ixbtlabs reviewed the ASRock 890GM Pro3

The IGP lets you play games (settings on low), it's of course also possible to install a discrete video card. An unlocked processor was overclocked nicely for a motherboard of this class, the reviewers were less succesful with a 'locked' CPU.

Compared To:

MSI 890GXM-G65 ....More

october 28 2010

hitechlegion reviewed the Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD5

This mobo has an impressive array of features. Overclocking was simple and stable even with voltages set to auto and the overall performance was impressive. This mainboard is neither the cheapest nor the most expensive X58 board in the Ultra Durable 3 lineup. It is however an enthusiast board aimed at users who want to pay 'an average price'. ....More

october 26 2010

silentpcreview reviewed the Gigabyte GA-H55N-USB3

This mobo is a good choice for a multipurpose or gaming machine, but is less so for a system that needs to stay on for long periods of time like a server. The H55N also suffers from the same unusual high power draw the reviewers encountered on a Zotac H55-ITX when Intel GMA graphics are put on full load. The options available in the BIOS were a surprise, this mini-ITX board has a wide range of frequency and voltage settings. ....More

october 25 2010

pureoverclock reviewed the ECS P55H-AK

The board's layout is good but there are a few basic design issues, such as the location of the power/reset buttons and POST code display. There are two additional USB 3.0 front panel ports, and the versatility of connections is also well done. In terms of performance, the BIOS isn't quite as robust, when compared to a premium motherboard. The organization in the menus is a bit confusing, and voltage tweaks aren't as finely tuned as they should be at this level. ECS is typically known for providing excellent value but that's not really the case with this board.

Overclocking:

With base clock overclocking the reviewers reached 196MHz with anb Intel Core i5 655k and the max overclock was 4.4GHz. ....More

october 23 2010

overclockersclub reviewed the ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3

This mainboard is well thought out and has all of the features you will need including USB3 and SATA3 for the next generation of SSDs. It was stable throughout all of the testing, even surpassing the 890GX board a few times. It also supports AMD six core processors and 2GHz memory speeds. Automatic core unlocking is available in the BIOS. The second PCIe slot limited to x4 and there's a poorly placed IDE slot.

Compared To:

ASUS M4A89GTD Pro/USB3, Gigabyte MA790FXT-UD5P ....More

october 22 2010

tweaktown reviewed the ASRock X58 Extreme6

This mobo has a bold design and a large feature set, like six SATA3 ports and another six USB 3.0. The X58 Extreme6 is a very competent gaming platform, with enough space between the PCIe slots to run CrossfireX or Tri SLI and have good air flow between the GPUs.

Overclocking:

The reviewers OCed a Core i7-980X @ 4.176GHz. ....More

october 21 2010

hardwaresecrets reviewed the Gigabyte GA-X58-USB3

This socket 1366 mainboard has two USB3 ports but lacks SATA3, three PCIe x16 slots support both SLI and CrossFireX. Two BIOS chips make updating the BIOS very safe, besides that this board has good overclocking options and a great construction quality.

Overclocking:

The reviewers did not perform any overclocking, they elaborate on the six-phase voltage regulator circuit. Of the six available phases, four are used to generate the CPU main voltage, this mainboard has a 4+2 configuration. On their overclocking page they have a summary of all thew BIOS options ansd some BIOS Screenshots. ....More

october 20 2010

thinkcomputers reviewed the ASRock P55 Extreme4

The BIOS is easy to use and has loads of features. Four SATA3 connectors and 4 USB3 ports is a lot more than you get on most boards. Installing the motherboard was easy due to their detailed instruction manual. The memory slots could iunterfere with larger heatsinks though. ....More

october 18 2010

hardocp reviewed the Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H

The board held up well under stress testing, it's perhaps not the best overclocker in the world, but the 880GMA-UD2H is a well designed and has a very nice performance.

Compared To:

MSI 890FXA-GD70, MSI Big Bang-XPower, MSI P55-GD80. ....More

october 11 2010

tweaktown reviewed the Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H

Adding a high-end video card caused a reduction in performance the reviewers did not expect. Slot placements are flexible and the board has a clean layout for good air flow.

Overclocking:

A Phenom II X6 1090T was OCed @ 3.776GHz, BCLK @ 230MHz. ....More

october 7 2010

bcchardware reviewed the ASRock 890GX Extreme4

Those looking for a mainboard with the latest features, at a bargain price will have to look hard to find another board that can match the value of this board. Although the overclocking capabilities look pretty good, this mobo doesn't overclock very well, especially with a six core CPU.

Benchmarks:

3D Mark Vantage, Cinebench, DVDShrink, Far Cry 2, Gaming Performance, PMCore, x264 HD, CrystalDiskMark, iPerf Network Performance, RightMark Audio Analyzer. ....More

october 6 2010

modders-inc reviewed the Jetway HI06

This mainboard is a solid performing product with modern features, allthough it's not a high-end overclocker, this mobo could in some cases even beat the ASUS motherboard.

Compared To:

ASUS P7P55D Premium. ....More

october 5 2010

overclock3d reviewed the Gigabyte GA-890FXA-UD7

This is a high quality mainboard that really feels well put together and solid. The inclusion of a CMOS Reset cap is a nice touch.

Overclocking: The increase in the quality of the VRM means it is able to deliver smooth power to the CPU and RAM and therefore get a stable overclock where other mobos would fail. A Phenom II X6 1090T BE was OCed @ 4.185 GHz. ....More

october 2 2010

vortez reviewed the ASUS Crosshair IV Extreme

This mobo has a good layout and a very impressive overclocking result with a Cool running chipset. ROG connect provides an excellent level of control. The heatsink is a bit noisy and the price is high.

Compared To:

This board was not compared to another mainboard, instead it was compared to the AMD Phenom II X2 555. ....More

october 1 2010

rbmods reviewed the ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3

This mobo has all possible ports on the back panel and it was rock solid during the overclocking tests.

Benchmarks:

CPU Arithmetic, CPU Multicore, CPU Multimedia, PC mark vantage x64, Winrar, SuperPi. ....More

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