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P55 Roundup: Gigabyte P55-UD6 / P55-UD3 and MSI P55-GD80

Motherboards/Intel S1156 by massman @ 2009-09-20

Almost two weeks after the official release of the Core i5 platform, we review three LGA1156 motherboards. We put the Gigabyte P55-UD3 and UD6 through the same batch of tests as the MSI P55-GD80 and check who comes out on top. Next to that we have some surprising results for those who want to use Turbo mode and also have a look at the extreme overclocking capabilities of both high-end motherboards. Last but not least we publish our findings on the maximum voltages for the Core i5 platform.

Gigabyte P55-UD3 - BIOS

Usual bios options

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As you can expect from a budget board, the bios isn't overly filled with features and options. But, the bios is complete enough to serve everyone's basic needs.

Overclocking options

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Although this is, as we said already, a more budget-minded board, the overclocking part of the bios is quite good. The lay-out comes close to perfection as everything is where it should be; I also like the overview Gigabyte added to the bios: gives a good view on what's running at what frequencies/voltages. Kudos!

Comment from Massman @ 2009/09/21

Recent findings actually push me in the direction of the GD80 in terms of overclockability.

32M is both faster and higher clocked with same or a bit less voltage :-)

Comment from leeghoofd @ 2009/09/21

Great to see MSI reacting quickly ! any news for ya DFI arrival ?

Comment from Massman @ 2009/09/21

Via via I heard a board was sent. Let's hope for the best

Comment from leeghoofd @ 2009/09/21

bout time... hope the bios is already pretty mature !

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