Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2

2010-03-11 05:54:35

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CammRobb: Banned; +1,510|6389|Carnoustie MASSIF

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/173542

Read some reviews on this mobo, people seem to be pleased with it on the whole. Was wondering if you lot could give me some feedback?

Or would it be worth spending an extra £40 and getting this one

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/179087

Last edited by CammRobb (2010-03-11 06:00:44)

2010-03-11 08:38:28

#2

-Whiteroom-: Pineapplewhat; +572|6918|BC, Canada

well one is Matx and the other is atx, which suits your needs better? Which has a better layout? what cards will you be using? OCing?

2010-03-11 08:42:04

#3

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6047|Catherine Black

Mine is an mATX, and it sucks. No room on it at all.

2010-03-11 08:44:18

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CammRobb: Banned; +1,510|6389|Carnoustie MASSIF

Nic wrote:
well one is Matx and the other is atx, which suits your needs better? Which has a better layout? what cards will you be using? OCing?

I have a cheiftec dragon case, so I'm presuming that'll take ATX. I have a 4670 atm, will probably save up for a 5870. 3x2gb of ram will be heading my way as well. And I'll probably want to overclock slightly

2010-03-11 08:45:19

#5

-Whiteroom-: Pineapplewhat; +572|6918|BC, Canada

My matx is fine for now, at some point I may have to choose between crossfire or sound card though, unless a single slot 5850 is released down the road.

2010-03-11 13:19:57

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jaymz9350: Member; +54|6836

CammRobb wrote:
Nic wrote:
well one is Matx and the other is atx, which suits your needs better? Which has a better layout? what cards will you be using? OCing?
I have a cheiftec dragon case, so I'm presuming that'll take ATX. I have a 4670 atm, will probably save up for a 5870. 3x2gb of ram will be heading my way as well. And I'll probably want to overclock slightly

You do realize P55 only utilizes dual channel ram so you'll only be using 2x2 gig.

2010-03-12 05:29:13

#7

CrazeD: Member; +368|6932|Maine

jaymz9350 wrote:
CammRobb wrote:
Nic wrote:
well one is Matx and the other is atx, which suits your needs better? Which has a better layout? what cards will you be using? OCing?
I have a cheiftec dragon case, so I'm presuming that'll take ATX. I have a 4670 atm, will probably save up for a 5870. 3x2gb of ram will be heading my way as well. And I'll probably want to overclock slightly
You do realize P55 only utilizes dual channel ram so you'll only be using 2x2 gig.

No...he will still have 3x2GB of RAM.

It just won't run in triple channel.

2010-03-12 08:32:41

#8

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6673|Finland

If you are getting LGA1156, 3x2GB is BAD choice. BAD. Dual channel with 3 sticks is dumb idea.

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2010-03-13 10:17:42

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jaymz9350: Member; +54|6836

CrazeD wrote:
jaymz9350 wrote:
CammRobb wrote:

I have a cheiftec dragon case, so I'm presuming that'll take ATX. I have a 4670 atm, will probably save up for a 5870. 3x2gb of ram will be heading my way as well. And I'll probably want to overclock slightly
You do realize P55 only utilizes dual channel ram so you'll only be using 2x2 gig.
No...he will still have 3x2GB of RAM.

It just won't run in triple channel.

3x2 in single channel which is not a good idea.

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