If ur in the market for x58 mobo, u should read this beforehand...

~~scurvy~~ · Feb 11, 2009, 09:44 AM

The Asus P6T (vanilla) trounces the more expensive boards!!!

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/...2340770,00.asp

Cow_160483 · Feb 11, 2009, 12:05 PM

Something constructive from you we don't often see that ! P6T good board!

Mac Daddy · Feb 11, 2009, 12:34 PM

Nice looking mobo for sure Cheers on the post scurvy

IvanV · Feb 11, 2009, 12:42 PM

Looks impressive. It's stock test results were comparable to those of other boards when overclocked. On the other hand, how come that, in the video transcoding test for example, the performance grew by less than 10% after overclocking the CPU from 2.66 to 3.8GHz?! Still, I'd like to see that board in a possible 3rd roundup of X58 boards on DH.

CDsDontBurn · Feb 16, 2009, 09:49 PM

it was an unfair OC in comparison to the other boards. it was the only board that had an OC of 3.8Ghz where the other boards were OCed at 3.5Ghz sure, it's only 300Mhz, but those 300Mhz would mean a significant difference.

but, that's just me i guess.

**kris23** · Feb 17, 2009, 04:45 AM

i probably wont touch another Asus board no matter how good it performs...

getting a board with advanced RMA options.... EVGA namely

Judas · Feb 17, 2009, 04:49 AM

Can't stand EVGA...... ABIT, MSI, ...... won't touch those boards.. and only specific boards in the asus/gigabyte range.

**kris23** · Feb 17, 2009, 04:51 AM

lol

Lowfat · Feb 17, 2009, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kris23

i probably wont touch another Asus board no matter how good it performs...

Uhhh, Asus has an RMA service? You could have fooled me. I agree though, I'll never buy another board of theirs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Judas

Can't stand EVGA...... ABIT, MSI, ...... won't touch those boards.. and only specific boards in the asus/gigabyte range.

lol. I remember back in the day you loved Abit, and didn't like Asus much. But those were the days with Oscar Woo at the helm & the almighty NF7-S.

CDsDontBurn · Feb 17, 2009, 07:56 AM

Shamino now works for EVGA. How is he in terms of teh great Oscar Woo?

Neshi · Feb 17, 2009, 11:32 AM

never had problems with ASUS. I never had to work with the RMA service of ASUS itself but did it through the shop.
The was the time I burned up 3 boards in a very short time period. But then that was my case causing a short circuit or something. But they never gave me any trouble and finally I ended up trading in my P5K for a P5Q-e because the P5K was at the end of life.

nicnik · Feb 17, 2009, 12:45 PM

i treasure u guys recommendations on mobo brands; now what brands are left that I can touch then ? >.<

Lowfat · Feb 17, 2009, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDsDontBurn

Shamino now works for EVGA. How is he in terms of teh great Oscar Woo?

When did that move happen. I thought he was with Foxconn still. Oscar Woo is still with DFI, and if you take a look at the overclocking options you'll still see they are leaps ahead of everyone else in that department.

OldBuzzard · Feb 17, 2009, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicnik

i treasure u guys recommendations on mobo brands; now what brands are left that I can touch then ? >.<

I'm not sure about boards for Intel CPUs, but on the AMD side, believe it of not, ASROCK has come on strong on the last year or two. Not necessarily the greatest overclockers, but good, solid, and reliable with quite a few features, and very price competative.

CDsDontBurn · Feb 17, 2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowfat

When did that move happen. I thought he was with Foxconn still. Oscar Woo is still with DFI, and if you take a look at the overclocking options you'll still see they are leaps ahead of everyone else in that department.

Rather recently. He was behind the EVGA x58 "Classified" board development.

GigaWatt · Feb 17, 2009, 07:35 PM

i overheard from some friends that Biostar boards are not that bad... one of my friends works in a PC repair shop, and he said that he never had an RMA of a Biostar board...

anybody has any info on the subject...?

PS: just for the record, i have a Geforce7200GS with passive cooling manufactured by Biostar... the GFX card is clocked 24/7 (CPU: from 450MHz to 638MHz, RAM: from 500MHz to 688MHz)... the idle temp is 63 celzius, and when under load about 67, 68 degrees... judging by this experince, i would definetly buy a Biostar board the next time i'm shopping for a new board...

CDsDontBurn · Feb 17, 2009, 09:15 PM

i would buy a product also based on the manufacturer's customer service ability. for exmple ASUS. I know they have great products and all, but horrible customer service. i wouldn't buy an ASUS product simply because of that.

**kris23** · Feb 18, 2009, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDsDontBurn

i would buy a product also based on the manufacturer's customer service ability. for exmple ASUS. I know they have great products and all, but horrible customer service. i wouldn't buy an ASUS product simply because of that.

exactly why i wont buy from them.... now, my RAID doesnt work properly, and one of my ethernet ports failed... and since the system still "works" im not about to wait 2+ weeks without a computer to be given a new board...

at first, i never wanted an EVGA board since the Nvidia chipsets sucked... but since they now use Intel chips, and solid state caps.... i want their advanced RMA service.

CDsDontBurn · Feb 18, 2009, 03:50 AM

the new thing about EVGA's Advanced RMA plan, is that you need to purchase it right then and there when you register the product. It's not like before, that you had 30 days to decide if you wanted to purchase it or not. that part sucks for all of the EVGA customers.

Their warranty still holds true though. register within 30 days and you get the lifetime warranty on the product, or the extra year warranty if you have a 1+1 warranty on your product

**kris23** · Feb 18, 2009, 05:31 AM

yea i know about the payment for the advanced RMA and stuff like that.... register within 30 days to get their service, pay extra up front for the different levels of advanced RMA...

but since theres no one who does it better.... what can you do? its fine by me considering the price of a system altogether...

Feb 11, 2009, 09:44 AM	#1
~~scurvy~~ So Cutesy Wootsy Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 241 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	If ur in the market for x58 mobo, u should read this beforehand... The Asus P6T (vanilla) trounces the more expensive boards!!! http://www.extremetech.com/article2/...2340770,00.asp

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Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	Re: If ur in the market for x58 mobo, u should read this beforehand... Nice looking mobo for sure Cheers on the post scurvy __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

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IvanV HH Assassin Guild Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,914 Rep Power: 333 System Specs	Re: If ur in the market for x58 mobo, u should read this beforehand... Looks impressive. It's stock test results were comparable to those of other boards when overclocked. On the other hand, how come that, in the video transcoding test for example, the performance grew by less than 10% after overclocking the CPU from 2.66 to 3.8GHz?! Still, I'd like to see that board in a possible 3rd roundup of X58 boards on DH. __________________ If anyone has Portal 2 and hasn't played the co-op and wants to do me a favour, let me know (PM me or whatever).

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Neshi S.N.A.F.U. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 3,378 Rep Power: 177 System Specs	Re: If ur in the market for x58 mobo, u should read this beforehand... never had problems with ASUS. I never had to work with the RMA service of ASUS itself but did it through the shop. The was the time I burned up 3 boards in a very short time period. But then that was my case causing a short circuit or something. But they never gave me any trouble and finally I ended up trading in my P5K for a P5Q-e because the P5K was at the end of life. __________________ If one does not attach himself to people and desire, never shall his heart be broken. But then, does he ever truly live? Life is just too damn short for if's and maybe's

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CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	Re: If ur in the market for x58 mobo, u should read this beforehand... i would buy a product also based on the manufacturer's customer service ability. for exmple ASUS. I know they have great products and all, but horrible customer service. i wouldn't buy an ASUS product simply because of that. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

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CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	Re: If ur in the market for x58 mobo, u should read this beforehand... the new thing about EVGA's Advanced RMA plan, is that you need to purchase it right then and there when you register the product. It's not like before, that you had 30 days to decide if you wanted to purchase it or not. that part sucks for all of the EVGA customers. Their warranty still holds true though. register within 30 days and you get the lifetime warranty on the product, or the extra year warranty if you have a 1+1 warranty on your product __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

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kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,018 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Re: If ur in the market for x58 mobo, u should read this beforehand... yea i know about the payment for the advanced RMA and stuff like that.... register within 30 days to get their service, pay extra up front for the different levels of advanced RMA... but since theres no one who does it better.... what can you do? its fine by me considering the price of a system altogether... __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!