Thread: ASUS Maximus Formula III over the top on P55

With the introduction of the new mainstream, Intel, in addition to the CPU chip set has proposed new solutions that are different from proposals HighEnd X58 which can be better combined with the features and functionality of the new proposals Lynn field.

As we explained in the presentation of the new family of Lynn field CPU the chip set P55 X58 unlike the proposed scheme uses a two-component, unlike the classic pattern 3 component. While in a motherboard based on X58 CPU are in addition to an X58 North bridge and ICH10R South bridge, new solutions are only CPU and chip set P55.

The features that were previously the preserve of the X58 chip set which is mainly the control of PCiEx has been moved inside the CPU. This means that the CPU in it now has a dual channel DDR3 memory controller and a controller PCiEx 16x, and therefore unable to manage independently the main components of the system. The P55 is relegated to secondary functions that involve control of all the I / O .

Let us now talk about the new top range solution from Asus P55 series that offers consumers a comprehensive and solid foundation for all purposes, also integrated with many interesting features.

Decrease in production costs to produce a single chip main board is already perceived as very beneficial, and when you also add considerable ease of implementation, this savings is even more pronounced. Furthermore, the use of QPI bus is relegated to the inside of the CPU and CPU connection with the P55 chip using a simple bus DMI.