Thread: Gigabyte EP35-DS3R

Just like the Gigabyte video card out of the house was the DS3R motherboard chosen a very sturdy cardboard as packaging. Damage during transport will, thus preventing very good. In addition to the drivers, various tools and the manual are still illustrated instructions in the box. Unfortunately, we missed a parallel and serial-slot bracket, because the I / O panel of the board are not. The connections for the Serial port conditions are all present on the motherboard.

Gigabyte has the layout of the board but given some trouble. All ports and slots are placed very well thought out. The layout is so well done. But the blue color of the board makes a very visually appealing impression. Color to distinguish the individual connections are good, without the board has too colorful.



The board has a Socket 775 bracket and provides enough room to fit here, larger CPU coolers. Gigabyte is, like other manufacturers, here on the Solid Capacitor design for the power supply. The reason is that these devices therefore have a significantly higher life expectancy. The voltage transformer on the mainboard are either actively or passively cooled, they do not even have a heat sink. WHILE disadvantages of our test, we could thus determine not. The board had a very stable power supply.

Gigabyte has managed with the DS3 a good throw. The power saving function or the software Easy-Tune offer users even a nice addition. The combination of the P35 chipset with ICH9R Southbridge are a good choice. Overclocking is for the DS3R Gigabyte breeze. Even inexperienced users come here by the automatic function implemented in the BIOS to good results. But both DDR2 and DDR3 modules on the Gigabyte board can be used this board make it interesting for many users.