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GIGABYTE GA-P67A-UD4-B3

Description:
Supports Intel new B3 stepping 6 series chipset/Supports the newest LGA1155 2nd Generation Intel Core processors/Innovative 12 phase power VRM design for optimum power efficiency/Ultra Durable 3 Technology with copper cooled quality for lower working temperature/Supports USB 3.0 with superfast transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps/GIGABYTE 3x USB Power with On/Off Charge USB ports/High speed SATA3 storage interface with superfast 6Gbps link speed/SLI and CrossFireX multi-graphics support for ultimate graphics performance/XHD technology accelerating hard drive performance with ease/Supports Dolby Home Theater audiod

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DetailValue
BindingPersonal Computers
BrandGigabyte
EAN0818313012319
FeatureUp to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports ,Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports
Weight3.35 pounds
LabelGigabyte
List Price$179.99
ManufacturerGigabyte
ModelGA-P67A-UD4-B3
MPNGA-P67A-UD4-B3
Package Quantity1
Product GroupCE
Product Type NameMOTHERBOARD
PublisherGigabyte
SKU158372
StudioGigabyte
TitleGIGABYTE GA-P67A-UD4-B3 LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
UPC818313012319
Number Of Items1
Warranty3 years
 

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My Sandy Weaver

review by kairi_zeroblade

Great Board paired with an Intel Core i5 2500k and a pair of Gskill Sticks..easily clocked my 2500k to 4.5ghz..BIOS Support is just slow for this board..nonetheless aesthetically speaking and performance wise this board has my HEART..
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ProsCons
Great Quality Build, Low operating temps, b3 Stepping, Price, Durability, SupportBIOS Dev is a bit slow

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Battle of the P67 Boards - ASUS vs. Gigabyte at $190

review by borandi

I am a Senior Editor at Anandtech.com, please read my review at http://www.anandtech.com/show/4130/the-battle-of-the-p67-boards-asus-vs-gigabyte-at-190

Conclusion:

Both the ASUS P8P67 Pro and Gigabyte P67A-UD4 motherboards offer a lot to consumers. For $190, we want a product that hits all the basic functionality of Sandy Bridge, and squeezes out as features and as much performance as possible at this price point.

For the ASUS board, we have a nice looking product with significant strengths in the implementation of their UEFI, and the auto overclockable functions available. The UEFI EZ mode/basic starting screen is something many manufacturers will copy over the upcoming months and UEFI visions. The auto-tuner section of Ai Suite will see use in all markets, aiding various retailers in offering ready-overclocked Sandy Bridge bundles with the P8P67 Pro. Intel gigabit Ethernet is nothing to be sniffed at, and the fan controls can only help improve the user experience. Also, bundle in that three-year warranty. On the downside, the BT GO! and Turbo Remote overclocking features via Bluetooth did not work for me.

The Gigabyte board performs on par with the ASUS board in terms of benchmarking ? in most situations, there is almost nothing in it (except USB, where Gigabyte have the advantage there). The board is UEFI GUI absent (for now, supposedly), but thanks to BIOS updates, now supports 2.2TB+ hard drives. Overclocking via the BIOS is straightforward if you have ever overclocked before, and the myriad of software available in the OS will keep you hunting for options, trying to remember which setting is in which piece of software. The warranty, like the ASUS, is also three years. However, the BIOS updating issues I had are certainly worthy of note.

After playing with both boards, I can only come to one conclusion ? if it were my money, I would take the ASUS P8P67 Pro over the Gigabyte P67A-UD4. With the ASUS board, you are getting a detailed UEFI, an awesome auto-overclocking tool, better energy saving features, a USB 3.0 bracket , more SATA 6 Gb/s ports, Intel gigabit Ethernet, and in my case, scope for a better overclock. The Gigabyte board is essentially expensive for what is on offer, in terms of usability, features, and extras.

However, the second question is: ?what about the comparison to the ASRock P67 Extreme4?? The ASRock board has power/reset buttons on the board, a Debug LED, that USB 3.0 bracket which will hold an SSD (worth in my option about $15), and is almost $40 cheaper. The ASUS board is the slightly better performing, overclocking is easier on the ASUS, the ASUS has a longer warranty, the UEFI is slightly better on the ASUS, the ASUS uses Intel Ethernet rather than Realtek, but the ASRock will take socket 775 coolers. It is up to you to judge, but in my opinion, I would take the Extreme4, pocket the $40 difference, and invest it in something else for a PC build.

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