Shortly after Intel introduced its core ì7 processor, we published a review of the first look at the GIGABYTE motherboard support the new processor, EX58 - UD5. At that time, we hope not too sure what the competition, but nevertheless, we are very satisfied with what has been given by the Board of Directors, in function and overclocking ability.

Since then, not much change in the X58 space, but of course we have more models to choose than ever before, from a broad variety of suppliers. CES in the past, the one council to catch up with our own eyes is the Gigabyte EX58 - UD4P. The main reason is because it is feature-rich, but also sports an affordable price. That these two functions remain the same start-up mode.

As we enter the specific UD4P, I will briefly mention, if you are seeking to establish a ì7 machine, and hope to do so as far as possible, cheap, another option is to Gigabyte EX58 - UD3R. This committee is basically a narrow version of UD4P, but less than the retail price of 200 U.S. dollars, making it the most cost-effective products. Worth considering, if not multi-GPU and overclocking said it was important to you.

As mentioned above, UD3R Board Gigabyte X58 least expensive currently available, but they are not subject to high-priced UD4P or 260 U.S. dollars (for less than the tax rebate by mail network in a number of retailers). But at this price, this is still a mid-range product, so we should be able to function and performance expected of the Board of Trustees of the typical.

Part of their series of ultra-durable, UD4P provided a series of functions, the ultimate goal is to provide a stable, incredible overclocking, cooling and security of the great anyone can be proud of. Notable features include 2 ounces of copper for printed circuit board (this function has been carried over to their GPU line), 12 +2 +2 phase power solution, dual BIOS and more. In essence, the GIGABYTE want to ensure that their boards provide a one-way all you need, and they have been very fair.

If you are familiar with the GIGABYTE motherboard products, then this time will not be shedding too many surprises. Color scheme similar to the other EX58 board, and in most cases, it is a love or hate. I do not mind it. Given the tone is refreshing feel. From the part of the point of view, the lack of what the board of directors. In addition to eight of the S - ATA ports, there are six fan interfaces, so that a considerable, more than any type of installation you may want to air-cool.

As you may expect, the majority occurred in the lower right corner to connect peripherals. The following is a 8 S - ATA port to connect the ATX chassis at the same time, IDE connector, USB interface / FireWire interface, and battery in the BIOS.

GIGABYTE is proud to support the double and triple-GPU configuration UD4P. In the tripartite configuration, space is extremely limited, and at the bottom of the GPU may be over the edge of the Board, so if you are planning to go this path, and the chassis to ensure that you have enough space. In addition to the PCI - E 16x slot, we have the two traditional PCI slots, in addition to one of the PCI - E 4x and 1x's. Do not expect to meet more in the 1X slot, however, short-term addition to an incredible card.

With most of the other X58 motherboards, this supports up to 24GB of DDR3 memory, but I am willing to bet the majority will continue to adhere to a more moderate 3x2GB configuration. Found next to the DIMM slot is on-board power and reset switches, run the machine for those outside the chassis.

As mentioned above, the Commission powerful form of power solutions, with 12 +2 +2 configuration. I do not know to do the extra stage, but if I had to guess, the two specialized Quote Power bus, whereas the other two are devoted to memory. GIGABYTE is proud of its own overclocking friendly; it is not surprising to see such a configuration.

For I / O connection, the Board of Trustees of two PS / 2 ports, S / PDIF and 7.1 audio, Firewire, 8 USB and a single network. There are buttons to clear the CMOS; you can overclock the case in the most serious manner possible differences.

In such parts, Gigabyte, including manual and driver CD-ROM, an I / O protection, SLI bridge connector, a SATA external e-commerce around the S - ATA and IDE cables, and the use of a stent to ensure that you the SLI bridge (thanks to readers for pointing that UD5 in our review).