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Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3: Extra-Ordinary Budget Mainboard
[08/18/08 | by Doors4ever]

Today we are going to discuss an entry-level mainboard from Gigabyte on Intel P45 Express chipset. The design of this solution is used as a base for the entire lineup including 14 models. Read about this product in our detailed review.

First Look at ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n Mainboard: Intel P45 Express in Action
[08/05/08 | by Ilya Gavrichenkov]

Our lab starts getting mass production mainboards based on the new Intel P45 chipset. Today we are going to talk about the first solution – a mainboard from ASUS that demonstrated very ambiguous results during our practical tests.

EVGA nForce 750i SLI FTW Mainboard Review: Rehabilitated?
[07/16/08 | by Doors4ever]

We will discuss another mainboard on Nvidia nForce 750i SLI chipset. During our first look type of tests we wrongly assumed it could not do well during overclocking. We are going to check out its real potential today and see how good it is.

ZOTAC nForce 790i-Supreme Mainboard Review
[07/07/08 | by Doors4ever]

Today we are going to discuss an excellent mainboard from ZOTAC based on the flagship Nvidia chipset: nForce 790i Ultra SLI. Find out what’s so good about this board and so bad about this chipset from our detailed review!

ASUS Striker II NSE Mainboard on Nvidia nForce 790i SLI Chipset
[07/02/08 | by Ilya Gavrichenkov]

Nvidia announced new core logic set for LGA 775 processors supporting DDR3 SDRAM and SLI technology. E are going to take a closer look at the ASUS mainboard based on it in order to determine how good the chipset turned out to be or if we should stick to Intel chipsets for Intel platforms.

ASUS P5N-D Mainboard Review
[06/30/08 | by Doors4ever]

Today we are going to talk about an LGA 775 mainboard from ASUS based on Nvidia nForce 750i SLI chipset. We will not only checkout the board and its features but will also discuss the EPU technology and perform extensive power consumption tests.

Intel DX48BT2: "Overclocker" Mainboard Not for Overclockers
[06/10/08 | by Doors4ever]

Intel DX48BT2 is a mainboard for specialists and overclocking fans shouldn’t really pin any hopes upon it. Find out why from our today’s review.

abit IP35P Mainboard: Lost in Translation
[05/23/08 | by Doors4ever]

Today we are going to discuss a very interesting solution from abit. The manufacturer calls their new inexpensive mainboard "Extremely OverSpeed". Let’s find out what it really means from our new review.

Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS4 Mainboard: a Short Step Away from Ideal
[05/16/08 | by Doors4ever]

Today we are going to talk about an excellent product from Gigabyte, a mainboard that is almost ideal from many aspects. How can we make the word “almost” go away here? Find out from our article!

DFI LANPARTY LT X48-T2R Mainboard: Find 6+n Differences
[05/08/08 | by Doors4ever]

In our today’s article we are going to compare the DFI LANPARTY mainboard on the Intel X48 Express chipset with the predecessor. These products seem to be absolutely identical at first glance, but we will try to spot the differences. Join the game!

Surprises from ASRock 4Core1600P35-WiFi+: Good and Bad
[05/01/08 | by Doors4ever]

We are going to talk about a new ASRock mainboard that supports DDR2 and DDR3 memory, new 45nm processors including quad-core ones, 1600MHz FSB, WiFi, FireWire, eSATA. All these are indisputable advantages, but there are also a few serious drawbacks…

Do We Really Need Intel X48 Express? - Gigabyte GA-X48T-DQ6 Mainboard Review
[04/15/08 | by Ilya Gavrichenkov]

Intel X48 based mainboards are already starting to sell in stores and get the users pretty confused. Is the new chipset worth our attention or it is hardly that much different from the Intel X38? Our review dedicated to a new Gigabyte mainboard will help answer this question.

Foxconn DigitaLife X38A Mainboard Review
[03/27/08 | by Doors4ever]

Excellent PCB layout, good accessories bundle, broad functionality of the Intel X38 Express chipset it is based on and diverse additional onboard controllers adding even more to this functionality. This is what Foxconn’s X38A mainboard from the DigitaLife series has to offer. But how good is it for overclocking? Let’s find out!

MSI X48 Platinum Mainboard Review
[03/14/08 | by Doors4ever]

Let’s check out the PCB layout, BIOS features and overclocking potential of the new mainboard on Intel X48 Express chipset. In this article we are also going to investigate in detail such phenomenon as CPU degradation.

DDR2 or DDR3: MSI P35 Platinum Combo Mainboard Review
[02/29/08 | by Doors4ever]

Today we are going to introduce to you a very interesting combo solution from MSI that is based on Intel P35 Express chipset and can work with DDR3 or DDR2 SDRAM. Find out what the pros and cons of this approach are from our detailed review.

DFI LANParty LT X38-T2R Mainboard Review
[02/21/08 | by Doors4ever]

Today we are going to talk about a new DFI solution from the LANParty series targeted for extreme enthusiasts and overclocking fans and based on Intel X38 Express chipset. In this article we will reveal all numerous unique features of this mainboard, show if it is suitable for a regular overclocker and can be used for "normal" non-extreme overclocking experiments as successfully as for extreme ones.

abit IX38 QuadGT Mainboard Review
[02/13/08 | by Doors4ever]

Today we are going to talk about a new abit mainboard on Intel X38 Express chipset that boasts remarkable features and functionality, overclocks processors quickly and easily. Among the innovations introduced in this product we should mention unique chipset cooling system and digital processor voltage regulator. Read more in our review!

ASUS Maximus Extreme Mainboard Review
[02/05/08 | by Doors4ever]

Today we are going to talk about ASUS mainboard on Intel X38 Express chipset with DDR3 SDRAM support. The mainboard is almost ideal: remarkable accessories bundle, superb PCB layout, outstanding and rich features. So, why “almost”? Read our review to find out!

Intel DX38BT Overclocker Mainboard Review
[01/31/08 | by Doors4ever]

Today we would like to talk about a new flagship mainboard from Intel – DX38BT that features advanced overclocking friendly options and is specifically designed for extreme overclocking fans. Read our in-depth review for details!

Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L (rev. 1.0) Mainboard Review
[01/04/08 | by Doors4ever]

Our today’s review will be devoted to an inexpensive Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L mainboard based on Intel P35 Express chipset that sells at a little over $100 these days. We were very pleased with Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L mainboard: smart PCB design, pretty rich set of connectors, features and functions. We admired easy and quick processor overclocking procedure. Read more in our review!