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Manufacturer Warranty
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- Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
- Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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- Return for refund within: 30 days
- Return for replacement within: 30 days
- Restocking Fee: Yes
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The GIGABYTE GA-965G-DS3 has been built for the dedicated, nay obsessed, gamer; it is so tricked out that even the pickiest overclocker will take it to his power-greedy little heart. Based on the Intel G965 Express Chipset, the GA-965G-DS3 is optimized for Intel's next-generation Core 2 Duo processors. Itsl Fast Memory Access and Dual Channel DDR2 800 architecture (8 GB max) deliver extreme performance by reducing latency and giving kickin' transfer speeds.
Quad-core and Windows Vista ready, you're ready for the future! Your new mobo's durability is assured thanks to the use of Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Capacitors. Proprietary features bring forth a whole range of systems to ease overclocking, optimize BIOS and drivermanagement, and improve system stability.
You can also add a high-end PCI-E card (in PCI-E X16 slot) to your system and revel in extreme graphic performance. This board offers great value for your money and comes loaded with an on-board Gigabit LAN card, an 8-channel HD-Audio card, six expansion slots (3 x PCI-E x1 + 3 x PCI), seven ATA connectors (6 x SATA 3 Gb/s + 1 x PATA), and more. This card will play better than YOU do!
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Excellent value!
- Pros: A real bargain! I haven't seen any DX10 games or apps yet and I appreciate the fact that Gigabyte still spends the time to offer BIOS updates even after they came out with Rev2 on the P-DS3.
- Cons: Poor placement of the IDE connector for the CD-DVD IDE drives. A longer data cable is required to reach them in most PC cases I own (Antec,CoolerMaster,Eneremax).
- Other Thoughts: So-called purists complain that the board isn't worth a pooch for overclocking bacause of the onboard video. I upgrade my motherboard and components every couple of years to experience the latest in performance. I use the PC more as a tool and less for gaming.Only rich kids can affords dual video cards. I like the fact that I can off the board to some lamey and thus keep my $250-$300 video card for myself since the board has onboard video. I'm somewhat of an enthusiast and thr board is plenty fast as it is. Not everyone overclocks.
Same as GigabyteP-DS3, with Onboard Video
- Pros: Excellent board, has onboard video option as a backup in case your video card goes kaboom! Great overclocking potential, case comes with everything you need.
- Cons: Won't really be using the onboard video after I get my x1900xt, so save a few bucks and go with the other one if you don't plan testing out your OC's without a video card.
- Other Thoughts: Onboard video wasn't something I really needed in the end, but it might come useful in the future!
| Model | GA-965G-DS3 |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 775 |
| CPU Type | Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo / Pentium D / Celeron |
| FSB | 1066/800MHz |
| North Bridge | Intel G965 Express |
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Failing CPU Fan Header
- Pros: Seemed like a solid board
- Cons: Ordered this mobo on 11/18/2006 and built the system. Within a couple of minutes I started having abrupt shutdowns. Traced it to the cpu fan stopping (varying periods of time) due to what appears to be a faulty cpu fan header. Contacted Gigabyte and told I could send the board in and wait 3 weeks for them to test. This is my work system and I can't afford that time. They said they won't crosscharge/crossship boards because people screw them.
- Other Thoughts: Gigabyte's response time is poor and I had to initiate a phone call and push to talk to a tech. She admitted it was likely a cpu fan controller issue but it was up to the rma group to deal with it. RMA group said send in and that's it. Told them I would post this message and they said to go ahead.
Suggest people think twice before ordering Gigabytle (I won't again).
Nice MB
- Pros: Well built, nice layout, excellent cables included, easy install, drivers worked
- Cons: None that I can think of
- Other Thoughts: I'm thrilled with the MB. I needed a system that could run more than just XP and (Ugh)Vista. After jerking around with an Intel MB, I searched for a board that could do a bit more. I found Gigabyte's Website very helpful, with manuals, drivers, etc. I'm running Windows Server 2003, hardware and software went in with zero problems. I highly recommend this MB.
This one's outdated 4 the times.
- Pros: This is a great GigaByte mobo, and it hasall the nifty things you'd need 4 a Windows XP system.
- Cons: The cons nail this board. First, this GA-965G-DS3 mobo has come in 3 revisions, they are rev. 1, rev. 2, and rev. 3.3. As a couple of guyz have mentioned in these reviews on the board, Newegg was shipping the rev. 1 board, & that won't cut it w/ modern Vista OS. I got the rev. 1 board, & boy did i have troubles. First, i bought it to go w/ the, at the time, very new E6320 C2D Conroe cpu. I learned that i really had to flash the Bios immediately, to get the board to b responsive. GigsByte had a brand new Bios, i think it was F8, for the board, and it was to manage the new E6329 & E6420 cpuS. I worked and worked w/ the board, but it turned out 2 b that the rev. 1 board just couldn't cut it w/ Vista, which u really should run. Just yesterday, Cnet.com reported that, right now, 81% of the world is using Windows XP, and only 5% w/ Vista, and 6% w/ Apple stuff. GigaByte makes the Ultra Durable 2 line boards now, and those can do Vista. The GA-965G-DS3 mobo NIC was bad 4 me.
- Other Thoughts: As i said, the Ultra Durable 2 line of boards can do Vista pretty good, and they are recommended over this GA-965G-DS3 Ultra Durable board. My board had the Marvell Corp.'s Yukon line of NIC card/LAN, which was gigabit LAN, but i could never get a reliable internet connection. That was the whole bomb in a nutshell, w/ me not being able to use this board. So, my friends, the GigaByte Ultra Durable 2 line of boards, made after Vista release, are recommended, and i want to say 'yeah' for GigaByte motherboards. Have at 'em.
| Model |
| Brand |
GIGABYTE |
| Model |
GA-965G-DS3 |
| Supported CPU |
| CPU Socket Type |
LGA 775 |
| CPU Type |
Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo / Pentium D / Celeron |
| FSB |
1066/800MHz |
| Chipsets |
| North Bridge |
Intel G965 Express |
| South Bridge |
Intel ICH8 |
| Memory |
| Number of Memory Slots |
4×240pin |
| Memory Standard |
DDR2 800 |
| Maximum Memory Supported |
8GB |
| Channel Supported |
Dual Channel |
| Expansion Slots |
| PCI Express x16 |
1 |
| PCI Express x1 |
3 |
| PCI Slots |
3 |
| Storage Devices |
| PATA |
1 x ATA100 2 Dev. Max |
| SATA 3Gb/s |
6 |
| SATA RAID |
0/1 |
| Additional RAID Controller |
GIGABYTE SATAII controller |
| Onboard Video |
| Onboard Video Chipset |
Intel GMA X3000 |
| Onboard Audio |
| Audio Chipset |
Realtek ALC883 |
| Audio Channels |
8 Channels |
| Onboard LAN |
| LAN Chipset |
Marvell 88E8053 |
| Max LAN Speed |
10/100/1000Mbps |
| Rear Panel Ports |
| PS/2 |
2 |
| LPT |
1 |
| Video Ports |
D-Sub |
| USB 1.1/2.0 |
4 x USB 2.0 |
| S/PDIF Out |
1 x Optical, 1 x Coaxial |
| Audio Ports |
6 Ports |
| Onboard USB |
| Onboard USB |
6 x USB 2.0 |
| Physical Spec |
| Form Factor |
ATX |
| Dimensions |
12.0" x 8.3" |
| Windows Vista |
Certified for Windows Vista |
| Power Pin |
24 Pin |
| Features |
| Features |
Notice: Only DDR2-800 memory supporting JEDEC approved 1.8V operation with timings of 5-5-5 or 6-6-6 is supported on Intel Desktop Boards based on Intel 965 Express Chipsets. |
| Packaging |
| Package Contents |
GA-965G-DS3
User Manual
Driver Disk
Rear I/O Panel Shield
IDE/PATA Cable
FDD Cable
4 x SATA Cable |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Parts |
1 year limited |
| Labor |
1 year limited |
Introduction
The GIGABYTE GA-965G-DS3 has been built for the dedicated, nay obsessed, gamer; it is so tricked out that even the pickiest overclocker will take it to his power-greedy little heart. Based on the Intel G965 Express Chipset, the GA-965G-DS3 is optimized for Intel's next-generation Core 2 Duo processors. Itsl Fast Memory Access and Dual Channel DDR2 800 architecture (8 GB max) deliver extreme performance by reducing latency and giving kickin' transfer speeds.
Quad-core and Windows Vista ready, you're ready for the future! Your new mobo's durability is assured thanks to the use of Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Capacitors. Proprietary features bring forth a whole range of systems to ease overclocking, optimize BIOS and drivermanagement, and improve system stability.
You can also add a high-end PCI-E card (in PCI-E X16 slot) to your system and revel in extreme graphic performance. This board offers great value for your money and comes loaded with an on-board Gigabit LAN card, an 8-channel HD-Audio card, six expansion slots (3 x PCI-E x1 + 3 x PCI), seven ATA connectors (6 x SATA 3 Gb/s + 1 x PATA), and more. This card will play better than YOU do!
Highlights
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Intel G965 + ICH8 Chipset
The Intel G965 Chipset with the integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3000 engine incorporates Intel Clear Video Technology for breakthrough increases in 3D, 2D and video capabilities. Up to dual-channel DDR2 800 memory is supported by the G965 chipset to provide up to 12.8 GB/s peak memory bandwidth for greater platform performance and memory flexibility. The ICH8 also features SATA 3Gb/s, High-Speed USB 2.0 and HD Audio support.
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Intel GMA X3000 Graphics Core Integrated
The Intel GMA X3000 graphics core is optimized for enhanced 3D game compatibility and realism, and offers stability, ease of use and reduced power consumption in a cost effective solution. It fully supports the visually stunning Windows Aero user interface with amazing transition effects and realistic animations.
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Industry Leading All-Solid Capacitor Motherboard Design
To ensure a longer system operation lifetime and to boost system stability under extreme conditions, the GIGABYTE GA-965G-DS3 motherboard adopts cutting-edge Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Capacitors from the world's leading vendors. With these high-quality components, users take advantage of better electronic conductivity and excellent heat resistance for enhanced system durability.
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Speed
“Speed”-compliant GIGABYTE S-series motherboards provide extensive over-clocking and over-voltage settings through both the BIOS and an intelligent software interface for user-friendly operation.
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Smart
GIGABYTE S-series motherboards provide GIGABYTE proprietary “Smart” software such as Download Center, @BIOS, Q-Flash, Xpress Install, Boot menu, and Smart Fan. BIOS as well as driver updates and management become much easier and user friendly with GIGABYTE Smart features!
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Safe
“Safe” is a key feature of the GIGABYTE S-series motherboards with the following elements: Excellent hardware reinforced BIOS protection through GIGABYTE Virtual Dual BIOS Technology and GIGABYTE BIOS Setting Recovery Technology. Unique system software such as Xpress Recovery 2, PC Health Monitor, HDD S.M.A.R.T., and Corporate Online Manager (C.O.M.) further strengthen the stability and reliability of your PC!
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Quick Specs
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 775 |
| CPU Type | Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo / Pentium D / Celeron |
| FSB | 1066/800MHz |
| North Bridge | Intel G965 Express |
| South Bridge | Intel ICH8 |
| Onboard Video Chipset | Intel GMA X3000 |
| Memory Standard | DDR2 800 |
| SATA 3Gb/s | 6 |
| Max LAN Speed | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| USB 1.1/2.0 | 4 x USB 2.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
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Reviewed By: Old Geezer on 1/21/2007
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
