ASUS P6T7 WS Supercomputer "Ultimate Gamer" choose 3Way SLI + PhysX at Real X16 X58 CEB Intel Motherboard

Pros: I don't know as the MB only booted to bios and would not allow me to load Win 7 Prof
It is supposed to be a good board but I can't say at this time.Issue is with no product support from Newegg. First time so I was surprised.

Cons: The MB was defective upon receipt. It is odd but I sent it back to Newegg after extensive testing recommended by ASUS and Newegg said that the socket pins were likely bent during installation ugh. So no product support or warranty. Out $299. I contacted ASUS and for $120 extra and shipping they will fix the board...I hope. While I am pretty dissatisfied with Newegg's response, I begrudgingly understand it. ASUS is super! They were very cordial and helpful.MB is in the mail and time will tell.

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Valued Customer,

We're sorry to hear about your experience with the motherboard. Please let us know if there's anything we can assist you with by emailing me below. Thank you.

For support information, please visit http://support.asus.com. For service, visit http://service.asus.com. For motherboard warranty, visit http://www.service.asus.com/warranty.aspx#!Motherboard%20Warranty/c1c20; Refurbished products/accessories: http://www.service.asus.com/warranty.aspx#!refurbished-warranty/c16us. For RMA status, visit: http://am.eservice.asus.com/rmaweb/search/rmCustomerQueryAction.do?.

Regards,
Benson
ASUS Customer Loyalty
cl-benson@asus.com

Pros: Was replacing an old motherboard, installed great. Win7. No issues, installed all drivers. Excellent board.

Cons: No USB 3.0

Pros: Easy setup, had no troubles installing anything on this motherboard. Best I've owned.

Cons: None

Other Thoughts: -ASUS P6T7 WS SUPERCOMPUTER Motherboard
-KINGWIN Mach 1 1220W ATX Modular Power Supply
-Intel Core i7 930 @ 2.80GHz
-CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 RAM
-CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 RAM
-WD Caviar Blue 300GB Primary Boot
-WD Caviar Black 700GB Portable Backup
-Nvidia GeForce GTX 470

Pros: I wrote a review about this motherboard before stating that I had some issues with it, but I actually found out that it wasn't the motherboard, but the video card. Overall, I'd say I've been satisfied with this motherboard, given the technology that was out then.

Cons: Maybe not really a con, but I do wish it had a legacy PCI slot so that I could have continued to use my SoundBlaster X-Fi Titanium Ex, but I see that ASUS is trying to move forward. Also, wish it has USB 3.0 support... not that I have any devices for it yet, but it would be nice. Also, really wish it had an EFI BIOS. Also, seems like ASUS has stopped supporting this product and hasn't updated the drivers or BIOS for this on their site.

Pros: Great MB when it works

Cons: MB has issues. Locks up a lot. When I posted a review earlier a ASUS **CL-Benson posted a reply conveying the appearance that ASUS was there and ready to help. So I replied to ASUS and after 24 hours still no response from ASUS. Why post the appearance of assistance and then fail to respond? Another disappointment from ASUS.

Other Thoughts: ASUS tech support is mostly about self help web resources and not much in the department of skilled service techs that can actually help you resolve any issues on the phone.

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Valued Customer,

We've replied to you on 6/27/2012.

To answer your questions:

We cannot process refunds because the motherboard was not purchased through us. We can only repair or replace the unit.

The problem with having BIOS not saving your settings may be due to dead battery but since battery was already replaced, we blieve it might be be the BIOS chip. We recommended to RMA the motherboard so that we can verify the BIOS chip integrity and replace if necessary.

Since no memory spec was provided and memory slots were tested, we asked to have memory tested with Memtest (http://www.memtest.org) to make sure that it does not contain errors and to run at least 7 passes. Please also set memory settings according to manufactuer spec if it is not detected automatically.

We also suggested to update BIOS to latest version 1001 dated 3/17/2012.

Regards,
Benson
Asus Customer Loyalty

Pros: Fast board. Lots of resources.

Cons: Never runs. ASUS tech support is non extant. MB has has bugs since day one and there is no help. Whats the point if the board constantly halts and can't be fixed. Avoid this MB.

Other Thoughts: Too bad ASUS has cut their tech support. Don't bother calling.

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Valued Customer,

We apologize that for the issues you had with this motherboard.

Please contact me with the specific problems so that we can better support you. Be sure to include software / hardware parts and specs. If the board froze, please state where does it freeze? During POST, in Windows, or somewhere else? Were there bugs in UEFI, our software/utilities/drivers/Windows?

To continue support, please contact me at cl-benson@asus.com reference #C1037-1953 with case # / RMA #, and system parts and specs.

Regards,
Benson
Asus Customer Loyalty

Pros: Great specs on paper...now let the cons begin:

Never have I had so much trouble with a board and customer support. I had this board for about a month and half, enough time for the newegg return policy to no longer be vaild. Then the board started going to fail.

Cons: After being able to get to a windows login screen I started getting the BSOD instantly. I was able to determine that one of my RAM slots had gone bad. The about a 2-3 days later another slot went bad.

I contacted ASUS support and after numerous days (I cant even remember how long it took) I heard a response. I then received an email telling me how to go about RMA my board. After spending this much money on a board I now had to pay to ship it back to them and go without having a computer for 10 days. Needless to say I have to use this computer everyday for school and work and cant afford to have it gone for a + week worth of time. In addition, after reading previous reviews about people getting refurbished boards I really dont want to end up going from a semi-working board to fried CPU bc of a "fixed" board. I simply didnt RMA my board and now looking to buy a different one. I just dont understand how ASUS can't just send people a new (working) board.

Other Thoughts: What a waste of 400 dollars

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Valued Customer,

Sorry to hear about the issues. Please contact us at Newegg_ASUS_MBSupport@asus.com stating all parts used and we will look into this for you.

Regards
ASUS Customer Support

Pros: None

Cons: First board was DOA, system failed to POST. RMA'd and received second board today. Replacement board failed to POST. At this point I've been waiting 3 weeks to even get my system up and running. I have to spend another week and 15 bucks shipping this back for another replacement?

Expected a lot more from ASUS and a $400 mobo. Really learned my lesson with buying replacement only components. At least newegg RMA process is easy to work with.

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Valued Customer,

Sorry to hear about the issues. Please contact us at Newegg_ASUS_MBSupport@asus.com stating all parts used and we will look into this for you.

Regards
ASUS Customer Support

Pros: As with any high end MoBo, you're gonna pay. This board is no different. There is no need for an IDE port on this board, leaving more room for other goodies.
Installation was typical with no difficulties. Not mentioned anywhere in my pre-purchase research was the awesome feature of creating a bar which has the posts on it for the front panel led lights and switches. The wires that lead from the front panel attached to this block in the typical fashion, but once you get those small wire ends attached to the block, you then take the entire block and attach it to the motherboard. GONE are the days of flash lights and needle nose pliers trying to get those little wires all properly attached. I know it sounds like a very minor thing, but it made my installation much easier in regards to those front panel wires.
The BIOS features are profound. There are a lot of options, and I haven't even gotten to them all yet.
Very well thought out board.

Cons: The only real concern I have are the two closest DIMM sockets to the CPU socket. With the utilization of larger and bulkier Heatsinks, the Manufacturers of Motherboards need to consider how close they are putting DIMM slots to that area the heatsink will encompass.
In my case, I've purchased the Phanteks PH-TC14PE 140mm CPU cooler. This monster leaves no room to install ram in the closest two DIMMs.
How hard would it be to relocate the DIMM's to say.... the bottom right edge of the board where the SATA slots are, and vice versa? It probably is a major undertaking. One that motherboard manufacturers are probably not ready to tackle.

Other Thoughts: The board comes with a lot of nice extras; plenty of SATA/Power combo cables, regular SATA cables and the like.

Pros: Dual NF200s, solid board as long as you're not working it...

Cons: Even though they claim 3way SLI what they mean is you can but you may melt your 24 pin connector.

Other Thoughts: Bought this board specifically to run my 3 GTX 480s and guess what? The board can't hang. What's sad is that other Asus boards (along with eVGA, MSI, etc) have the molex connector to feed the PCI-e to prevent this issue but not their premier X58 workstation board. Oh wait, there is a revison that has the molex connector so there is a problem and you fixed it but! I when I called Asus support they told me I wasn't the first with this issue but that it's physical damage so to bad ,so sad. I will avoid Asus like the plague from now on!

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Valued Customer,

We sincerely apologize for the issue you experienced with this board. If you are located in the US or Canada, please contact us at Newegg_ASUS_MBSupport@asus.com so that we may get more details about this issue and assist you in obtaining a replacement board.

Best Regards,

ASUS Customer Support