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P55 vs H55/57?

Poll Results: P55 vs H55/H57

This is a multiple choice poll
  • 83% (35)
    P55
  • 2% (1)
    H55
  • 14% (6)
    H57
42 Total Votes  
post #1 of 12
1/8/10 at 5:21am
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Hey Guys,

I'm buying a new 1156 mobo for my i5 and my two 285gtx's

I've been looking round and i've seen the p55 and the h55/h57

Has anyone got any info on which would be best for my components,

Is there any difference or is it marginal?

I know the p55 platform only accepts x16 bandwidth but does the h55/57 deal with more,

I only ask as I REALLY don't want to cry over a ****e mobo!

If it helps i'm using a 24" dell @ 1920 x 1200 and i'd like full x16/x16 bandwidth if at all possible, i know it wont make much difference with the 285's but if i decide to go for another or a 295 i want all my bases covered.

Sorry if this is a stupid question.
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post #2 of 12
1/8/10 at 5:23am
The H55/H57 will work with Lynnfield i7/i5's, but they're really meant for dual core i5/i3's (Clarkdale), as they can utilize their on chip GPU.

Are you getting an i5 750 or clarkdale i5? If you're getting the Quad core, get a P55 as there's nothing better about the H55/H57.

Edit: I'll vote once I know which kind of i5 you have.
Edited by Jocelyn84 - 1/8/10 at 5:35am
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post #3 of 12
1/8/10 at 5:37am
Regardless of your cpu choice I would recomend going for P55. That said if you want x16/x16 then you'll have to either go X58 or buy one of the P55 boards with an nf200 chip
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post #4 of 12
1/8/10 at 5:38am
err i didn't even know they had a H55/h57 lol. But Jocelyn84 seems to know what hes talking about so ill go with him.
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post #5 of 12
1/8/10 at 5:40am
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Hey,

I've already got a msi p55 - not the gd65/80 but i'm regretting that.

I have the i5 750 and i am quite impressed with its OC'in capability.

so you think i should stick with the p55?

and yes i'd like the nf200!!
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post #6 of 12
1/8/10 at 5:45am
Yes, stick with the P55.
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post #7 of 12
1/8/10 at 5:50am
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Originally Posted by ShortySmalls View Post
err i didn't even know they had a H55/h57 lol. But Jocelyn84 seems to know what hes talking about so ill go with him.
Hehe thanks and I love how guys seem to assume things like gender.
To your defense though, I think the name Jocelyn is a guys name in Canada rofl!

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Originally Posted by ChosenLord View Post
Hey,

I've already got a msi p55 - not the gd65/80 but i'm regretting that.

I have the i5 750 and i am quite impressed with its OC'in capability.

so you think i should stick with the p55?

and yes i'd like the nf200!!
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1/8/10 at 6:05am
he/she what ever.. means no difference on the web lol
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post #9 of 12
1/8/10 at 6:07am
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he/she what ever.. means no difference on the web lol
+1 Isn't that the truth lol
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post #10 of 12
1/8/10 at 7:36pm
As far as I know, only P55 will do SLI if your planning to do SLI. I don't think H55/57 will do SLI (Not sure) and even if it does, it will do 4x/4x and you will see a bottleneck so don't bother.

So P55 here, and IGP is worthless anyway if your planning to stick a video card in anyway.
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