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Tim S · 14th Apr 2008, 13:51

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...e_ga-p45-ds5/1

We have a UK exclusive early look at Gigabyte's next-generation P45-DS5 motherboard. It's DDR2 based and will be released in May when the chipset is officially launched. Let's find out what's changed from Gigabyte's current P35 range of motherboards.

Spaceraver · 14th Apr 2008, 14:01

So this is the new p35.. Overclocking to the max, cheap... but still no SLI. :'(
That's the only thing it lacks..

mm vr · 14th Apr 2008, 14:29

That's because Nvidia doesn't allow SLI on any other chipsets but it's own ones (propably to boost their sales).

BUFF · 14th Apr 2008, 14:35

how old an engineering sample is that?
The EP35P-DS3P appears to have gained an extra physical x16 that you would expect the DS5 (as the dearer mobo) to have ...
http://www.xfastest.com/viewthread.p...&extra=&page=1

Mankz · 14th Apr 2008, 14:53

That looks like an awesome board.

Aspekt · 14th Apr 2008, 14:55

YAY they finally put the SATA ports to the side

Bindibadgi · 14th Apr 2008, 15:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUFF

how old an engineering sample is that?
The EP35P-DS3P appears to have gained an extra physical x16 that you would expect the DS5 (as the dearer mobo) to have ...
http://www.xfastest.com/viewthread.p...&extra=&page=1

It was literally just sent from TW and arrived this morning.

BUFF · 14th Apr 2008, 15:15

interesting as I'm suere that you know in 965 & P35 guises previously the DS3P was just a DS4 minus a few heatsinks ...
why would the cheaper DS3P get a feature that the DS5 doesn't?

naokaji · 14th Apr 2008, 15:33

p45? me wants, nuff said.

kenco_uk · 14th Apr 2008, 15:38

That's pretty amazing, it's as if they listened to you and put the sata port problem right and then some

Bindibadgi · 14th Apr 2008, 15:51

DS3P - dunno, Gigabyte love making tons of sku's. Will the DQ6 have much more over this DS5? Apart from bigger heatsinks and 12 phase CPU, I doubt it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenco_uk

That's pretty amazing, it's as if they listened to you and put the sata port problem right and then some

They do listen to us -

I whinged at Gbt HQ after we published the EP35-DS4 review. In fact we enjoy a close relationship with MSI, Gbt, Asus, DFI and Abit

I was invited to TW recently to consult with Gbt on the features/BIOS for their P45 boards. I didn't go because we believe it's a conflict of interest between editorial and manufacturer - while it could make a better board, if we then reviewed it it would effectively guarantee a good result and be unfair to other partners we work with. It's a fine line between being invited out to discus features of current products and get some time with engineers/PMs, to going to HQ to potentially directly change a future product.

DarkReaper · 14th Apr 2008, 17:52

Consultations? Pah, just point them at this thread and job's done

ninjedit - actually, looking at that again that concept is getting rather dated - AM2? Ye gods! Whatever happened to Roto et al anyhow?

wuyanxu · 14th Apr 2008, 18:50

let's see how this stacks up to Abit iP45 Pro.

wonder how are Gigabyte's BIOS fan controller..... can it be compared to Abit?

Cupboard · 14th Apr 2008, 19:55

For Crossfire the x8,x8 is good, but can it be set to x16,x4 or something for use with a RAID card as most P35s can be?

Otherwise, looking good! And a very speedy article!

Gravemind123 · 14th Apr 2008, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by mm vr

That's because Nvidia doesn't allow SLI on any other chipsets but it's own ones (propably to boost their sales).

Given the quality of some of their recent chipsets this might be the only thing that keeps their sales up. It seems Intel's chipsets seem to be the price/performance leader these days and can overclock just as well as any of the nForce chipsets and better depending on the CPU used.

yakyb · 14th Apr 2008, 22:46

10 Sata Ports

its tempting to use this as my HTPC / Fileserver as a combination Very Interesting

BlueOcean · 15th Apr 2008, 00:40

I don't know how good is Gigabyte GA-P45-DS5?. I never been use any Gigabyte motherboard ?

naokaji · 15th Apr 2008, 11:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueOcean

I don't know how good is Gigabyte GA-P45-DS5?. I never been use any Gigabyte motherboard ?

Well, gigabyte boards have been solid in the past and the last few models also oc'd like mad, the DS5 is pretty high up in the range (only DQ6 will have more features), but its an all new chipset that hasnt been released yet, so actual performance and stability remains to be seen.

friskies · 15th Apr 2008, 19:48

What`s the difference between X38/48 and P35/45? Both are made by intel right?

wuyanxu · 15th Apr 2008, 21:17

P45: 400FSB official. so 500+ FSB should be without problem.
P45: new chipset, supports 8x8x crossfire
P45: last DDR2 Intel mobo, so buy this and then when flogging CPU+Mobo+RAM online will be easier

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14th Apr 2008, 14:35	#4
BUFF Hypermodder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glasgow Posts: 912	how old an engineering sample is that? The EP35P-DS3P appears to have gained an extra physical x16 that you would expect the DS5 (as the dearer mobo) to have ... http://www.xfastest.com/viewthread.p...&extra=&page=1

14th Apr 2008, 14:55	#6
Aspekt What's a Dremel? Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1	YAY they finally put the SATA ports to the side

14th Apr 2008, 15:15	#8
BUFF Hypermodder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glasgow Posts: 912	interesting as I'm suere that you know in 965 & P35 guises previously the DS3P was just a DS4 minus a few heatsinks ... why would the cheaper DS3P get a feature that the DS5 doesn't?

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