[JRG]

Hi guys,

Need to replace my P5N-E. Criteria is:

-775 socket for my E6750
-800MHz DDR2
-no SLI/Xfire required
-would like to OC

Looking at these 3:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128358

Do each of these support 800MHz FSB? Only the UD3P states that it does.

Do each of these OC equally well?

Thanks!

 

[Tator Tot]

Yes they all do.

But I would get the UD3R if you do not need dual PCIe x16. For the price it's your best choice.

 

[JRG]

Looks like the major differences between the ud3l and ud3r is the raid and silent pipe heat sink.

Anyone know if the Artic 7 Freezer interferes with the board at all?

 

[Tator Tot]

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRG Looks like the major differences between the ud3l and ud3r is the raid and silent pipe heat sink. Anyone know if the Artic 7 Freezer interferes with the board at all?

No, you'll be fine.

The original Freezer 7 worked just fine on my buddies UD3R

 

[JRG]

Thanks for your help and quick responses...the ud3r is looking pretty good!

 

[The_0ctogon]

The UD3R is awesome(I used to have one). You'll be happy with your purchase

 

[dennyb]

Here is a chart showing the differences in the boards--stay away from the L "lite" as the cooling is not that goood for overclocking
Mobo Differences

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[JRG]

Nice chart...thanks denny.

 

[JRG]

Will this board have any issues running 2.1V-rated RAM at 2.1V? The board's spec only lists 1.8V.

 

[Robilar]

No its fine.

 

[Sethy666]

I have the UD3R and I love it.

However, I am now regretting not getting the UD3P - for the 2nd PCIe slot.

I didnt think Id need a second Graphics card either,,, then I started folding,

With regard to your 800MHz DDR2, if you are going to OC, this ram may limit your speeds. Ive found the 1066's gives me some good head room.

I guess it will depend on your budget.

 

[JRG]

The only reason I'm sticking with 800MHz is that I just bought 2x2gb RAM with plans of putting it in my Asus board, but the Asus board recently has been faulty. As long as I can get my 2.66GHz core 2 to 3.0GHz, I'll be happy.

I've thought about the 2nd PCIe slot, but I've had one for 2 yrs now and have yet to use it. But then again the UD3P is only $10 more than the UD3R at the egg!

 

[i360]

I would get the GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P definitely.

 

[Pandemahaos]

Quote:

Originally Posted by i360 I would get the GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P definitely.

One of the best MB's I have owned and worth an extra $10. My only wish was it had 2x PCIe x16 instead of x8 in crossfire. Any choice you make though, Gigabyte has done well with this chipset. Great boards.

Mine OC's nicely.

 

[Phaedrus2129]

I'll say what everyone else has said: The UD3R/UD3P is one of the best LGA775 boards in that price range. I like my Asus P5Q Pro (Asus P5Q Turbo and Pro Turbo are what these are called now), but it has a couple of problems: picky about RAM, sketchy IDE controller. But they're good boards too. But the UD3R would probably be your best choice.

 

[JRG]

Good info guys.

One last question (I think), does Speedfan work with all the fans sockets on this board?

 

[Sethy666]

I should think so. Im running speed fan and its working with all fans I have attached to the mobo. The temps reported at pretty accurate.

 

[JRG]

Thanks Sethy.

Well I decided on the UD3R. I know I'll never use the 2nd PCIe slot. Look forward to the install.

 

[elson]

Good buy! And you'll be able to easily break 3.0 on your chip.

 

[zollen]

Raid -> ep45-ud3r
no raid - > ep45-ud3l