Which P55 Motherboard?

Raul-7 · Nov 13, 2009

I have narrowed it down to 4 choices for my next (first) build.

1. ASUS P7P55D PRO
2. GIGABYTE P55-UD4P
3. EVGA P55 SLI
3. GIGABYTE P55A-UD4P

I like last two for the LOTES socket, major plus for long-term stability. EVGA is pricey and not sure if it's better than the Gigabyte. The P55A has the flaw with the USB 3 and SATA III affecting the PCI 2.0 Express x16 slot (not major, but not ideal).

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Grnfinger · Nov 13, 2009

The Asus board has shown good results but so has the UD4P
I like the looks of the EVGA and wish I had the chance to play with it

Out of the 4 choices I would grab the EVGA

jgv115 · Nov 13, 2009

Me loves UD4P <3

gwar2288 · Nov 13, 2009

-Urgh-

Yes, buy the P55A JUST for the Loates socket, it's not like they don't explode.

Oh wait, they do too, when you pump massive voltages through them, just like Foxconn ones!

In any case, get the P55A. USB3 and SATA 6g/b with no difference in Single GPU performance (or 5% loss for xFire).

ehume · Nov 14, 2009

I note that the ASUS MB's put PCIE #1 in the first slot, not the second. They do this to give more cooling room between PCIE video boards.

My concern: I am using a mATX MB that has the PCIE #1 in the first slot. There is just enough room for a 92mm cooler over the CPU. There is no room for a 120mm CPU cooler.

The question: will a Megahalem or a Noctua NH-D14 fit on an ASUS MB with the first PCIE slot inhabited?

Alien432 · Nov 14, 2009

+1 for GIGABYTE P55-UD4P it OC chips well.

fire2havoc · Nov 15, 2009

You can't go wrong with either of the first 3 boards. It's a matter of personal preference.

Raul-7 · Nov 15, 2009

LOL. After much deliberation, I've finally decided on the MSI GD80. How'd I do?

wickedout · Nov 17, 2009

Raul-7 said:
LOL. After much deliberation, I've finally decided on the MSI GD80. How'd I do?

You're gonna love that mobo. I have the MSI GD80 in my rig and love it!

There's a few of us using them from this forum. Any questions be sure to ask!

Attomsk · Nov 18, 2009

Raul-7 said:
LOL. After much deliberation, I've finally decided on the MSI GD80. How'd I do?

Good Choice, My mobo is it's little brother and I absolutely love it.

dgb303 · Nov 18, 2009

Just got the evga in my new build, this thing is smokin!

Raul-7 · Nov 18, 2009

wickedout said:
You're gonna love that mobo. I have the MSI GD80 in my rig and love it!

There's a few of us using them from this forum. Any questions be sure to ask!

Attomsk said:
Good Choice, My mobo is it's little brother and I absolutely love it.

I need to ask you guys, did your MB come with a LOTES socket. If so where and when did you purchase it?

gwar2288 · Nov 18, 2009

Raul-7 said:
I need to ask you guys, did your MB come with a LOTES socket. If so where and when did you purchase it?

Just so you know, LOTES sockets ALSO explode when you apply high voltages, ya know, just like every other CPU!

wickedout · Nov 18, 2009

Raul-7 said:
I need to ask you guys, did your MB come with a LOTES socket. If so where and when did you purchase it?

My has Lotes sockets. I bought it at Newegg. Picked it up as a combo deal @ the egg in Sept. Not a single issue with it either.

The GD80 mobo is rated 2nd @ the egg. So I guess it works!

fire2havoc · Nov 19, 2009

wickedout said:
The GD80 mobo is rated 2nd @ the egg. So I guess it works!

Always take Newegg ratings with a grain of salt.

Attomsk · Nov 23, 2009

I think mine had a foxconn but I didn't pay much attention to it when I popped the processor in.

ciku · Nov 23, 2009

I don't think you can go wrong with any of those boards...

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