Unleash the raw power of Intel's all-new energy-efficient Core 2 processors with the ASUS P5B motherboard featuring the Intel P965 chipset with unprecedented support for up to 8 GB dual-channel DDR2 800/667/533 memory with Fast Memory Access technology to deliver unparalleled system performance. Part of the ASUS Ai Life series motherboards, the ASUS P5B provides 6 SATA connections, PCIe-based Gigabit LAN and onboard 8-channel HD Audio to satisfy your storage, networking and multimedia demands.
The P5B Deluxe is already tweaked rather aggressively by default, and it has proven to be a noticeably faster motherboard when compared to a very similar product from another manufacturer. Great features, great stability, a great bundle, and it's all backed by the ASUS name. With exclusive innovations including AI NOS, AI Gear and AI Nap, operating speeds can be adjusted on the fly for superior power efficiency and minimum noise or for no holds barred extreme performance!
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Great MOBO for budget C2D over-clocking
- Pros: I bough this board to go with an e4300. It is advertised by ASUS as a great overclocker and I have certainly had no trouble over-clocking the e4300. It is resting at 2.8ghz (312 Bus Speed) right now with vCore of 1.25 (BIOS setting) with PC Probe II Vcore reading of 1.12. I've had it up to a stable 3.0ghz Orthos stable on stock cooling but being conservative I backed up and settled on 2.8ghz for the time being. I still had plenty of room to move up. The Mobo was certainly not holding me back
- Cons: I had to flash the BIOS to version 0806 in order for it to fully recognize the Core 2 Duo chip. That was a painless process and I was up and running in no time.
- Other Thoughts: Excellent choice for a budget minded tinkerer who likes to do some over-clocking, doesn't need on-board wifi and doesn't feel the need to take over-clocking to the extreme. That being said, I have come no where close to the limit on how far up I could take this Mobo/CPU combo. Just waiting for an after-market CPU heat-sink / fan before heading on past 3.0 ghz
Update
- Pros: see my last review
- Cons: highest ram voltage stil 2.1v but if u get good ram this aint a problem.
- Other Thoughts: New Bios can go upto 650mhz now!
FSB Termination Voltage raised from 1.3V to 1.45V, and more memory options.
my e6300 stable at 2.9ghz, b4 2.6. Better than DS3 now and w.o the problems!
| Model | P5B |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 775 |
| CPU Type | Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo |
| FSB | 1066/800MHz |
| North Bridge | Intel P965 Express |
Reviewed By: Ed B on 1/30/2007
Tech Level: average - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
