Conclusion

Asus P5K Deluxe mainboard proved to be an excellent product that will definitely win the overclockers’ and enthusiasts’ hearts. This mainboard is a great combination of high performance, good overclocking potential and wide range of options for flexible configuring. Besides, it is very simple to set and performs predictably and stably in any situation.

Here I have to add that it can also boast a number of advanced features. Its major trump is certainly compatibility with the upcoming processors, such as Conroe with 1333MHz bus and the promising Penryn family. And thanks to two PCI Express x16 slots it can also accommodate dual-GPU CrossFire configurations.

There are very few products today that can offer the same variety of advantages that is why the relatively high price of new Asus P5K Deluxe is absolutely justified. Even a few PCB design flaws and questionable cooling system for the chipset and processor voltage regulator do not spoil the overall impression from this solution.

Highs:

• Guaranteed support for future processors;
• High performance and remarkable stability;
• Eight-phase CPU voltage regulator circuitry design with high-quality components;
• Easy and efficient CPU overclocking;
• Two PCI Express x16 graphics card slots;
• Three network controllers: two Gigabit and one WiFi.

Lows:

• Some design flaws;
• High price.

Update: We have posted a second article devoted to Asus P5K Deluxe mainboard called Asus P5K Deluxe Mainboard: Second Encounter. We continue discussing the features and performance of this solution, will unveil the mysteries of memory subsystem fine tuning and reveal some great overclocking tricks.