Gigabyte 780SLI-DS5 на NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI
Performance tests
While determining the starting FSB speed, it turned out that both the boards overstated it (the P5E3 Deluxe - by 1.3 MHz).
In our test setup, we used the following hardware:
First, let's look as the results of synthetic tests (all the boards are based on Intel X38, except the Blitz version which is based on P35).
Now on to the gaming benchmarks.
Final Words
From the technical viewpoint, we found nothing to complain about both the motherboards. At their specifications, both are outstandingly fantastic products based on the X38 chipset. The expansion options, implementation of proprietary technologies, the workup of the overclocking tools, as well as the design of the integrated cooling system - absolutely all the parts are made at the highest standards. Moreover, both the boards showed record values at overclocking and provided 100% stable clock speed at FSB = 568 MHz. In view of the fact that the Maximus board uses a water block on its north bridge, we can assume that its overclocking capability is even much higher.
However, let's not forget that a motherboard is merely one of the mandatory components for a computer. From this viewpoint as well, the attraction of both the products is not so definite. First, both the boards are rather expensive. In particular, as of the late December 2007, there were a few offerings priced at ~$320. The ASUS Maximus Extreme was priced even higher: its price varies within $320 to $380. But that applies to the exclusive Republic of Gamers series, which explains the so overstated price.
Certainly, we can choose other motherboards based on X38 of similar specifications albeit at a much lower price. We can give up using the Crossfire technology and then choose a motherboard based on P35, which would be much cheaper. But the problem is not about that! The bottleneck of both the boards is in that they operate with DDR3 memory which costs 8-10 times as much compared to the regular DDR2. Therefore, for the home-based use we don't recommend either ASUS Maximus Extreme or ASUS P5E3 Deluxe. However, we repeat it again, we found nothing to complain about the boards themselves.
ASUS P5E3 Deluxe vs. ASUS Maximus Extreme
Conclusion
Pros:
- high stability and good performance level;
- three PCI Express x16 slots;
- support for SerialATA II/RAID ( 8 links; ICH9R + JMB 363);
- support for one P-ATA link (JMB363);
- Integrated 8-channel audio and two LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) controllers;
- support for USB2.0 (12 ports) and IEEE-1394 (Firewire; 2 ports);
- attractive package bundle (includes AI Remote, additional fans);
- passive/active system for cooling the chipset and the power supply module;
- wide selection of ASUS' proprietary technologies (PC Probe II, EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, MyLogo2, Q-Fan 2, etc.);
- additional set of AI Proactive technologies (AI Overclock, OC Profile, AI Net 2, etc.);
- support for AI Remote.
Cons:
The board's specific features:
- record-breaking CPU overclocking results.
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Pros:
- high stability and good performance level;
- three PCI Express x16 slots;
- support for SerialATA II/RAID ( 8 links; ICH9R + JMB 363);
- support for one P-ATA link (JMB363);
- two LAN controllers (Gigabit Ethernet);
- support for USB2.0 (12 ports) and IEEE-1394 (Firewire; 2 ports);
- wide selection of ASUS' proprietary technologies (PC Probe II, EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, MyLogo2, Q-Fan 2, etc.);
- additional set of AI Proactive technologies (AI Overclock, OC Profile, AI Net 2, etc.);
- fluid passive/active system for cooling the chipset and the power supply module;
- Power and Reset buttons; a button to reset the CMOS;
- support for LCD-Poster;
- attractive bundled items (including additional thermal sensors, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game, etc.).
Cons:
The board's specific features:
- record-breaking CPU overclocking results.
- dimensions beyond the standard;
- 8-channel audio implemented on a separate board.
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