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Asus P5W DH Deluxe/WiFi In-Depth Overclocking Review

Motherboards/Intel S775 by KeithSuppe @ 2007-06-22

Asus has engineered their way into the hearts of Overclockers and the homes of PC-Users the world over. Asus pioneered the OEM market, introducing “Enthusiast” style motherboards long before the phrase “PC-Enthusiast” was coined. Asus motherboards are synonymous with overclocking and the P5W DH Deluxe/WiFi is no exception.

Accouterments

Accouterments

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The adjective or adverb "Deluxe" in the P5W DH title is most definitely apropos where extras are concerned. For those planning to use their PC for home entertainment, movies, music etc. Asus' Digital at Home was designed with that purpose and others in mind. The P5W DH includes the DH Remote allowing you to power on/off your PC, play movies or other programs via AP-Launch, control volume, open media in full-screen, mute the volume, use EZ-WiFi while the PC is in sleep mode and much of this can be done from your favorite chair or couch.

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While the WiFi features are not powerful enough to transform your home into an Internet Cafe WiFi-AP Solo you can use Skype, access LAN for gaming via your Laptop and surf the Net. You'll also be able to access printers and other devices all while the PC is in sleep mode.

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One of the most interesting features I found on the P5W DH was EZ-Backup. Essentially Asus has simplified RAID for the End-user so that's it no more complicated then plug and play. All that's required are two identical HDD's and when they are plugged into the orange SATA ports at the base of the board you have instant RAID 1 / RAID 0.

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Given the number of features on the P5W DH Asus did a great job paying attention to the smallest details. For example SATA cables included have a 90-degree bend for easy routing. These types of details make a big difference.

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Asus describes the P5W DH Deluxe as "...specially designed for Gamers, Personal Workstation, SoHo, high-end and multi-tasking PC users." From the specifications list, the accouterments packaged with the motherboard and the advanced heat-pipe cooling they most certainly have provided the essentials for the board to live up to expectations.

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Comment from Massman @ 2007/06/22

Wow, that's one great review. GJ L3D

Comment from merrygoround @ 2007/06/23

Oh what a tangled web we weave when we first set out to ........

Comment from Unknown Soldier @ 2007/06/24

Hi,

I did 8000+ memory bandwidth(according to everest) on my P5W DH Deluxe on aircooling(Stock Intel Fan) with my Q6600 and had 1333 FSB at 3000Mhz(333x9) at 333Mhz 4.4.4.11 memory and also just got under 8000 memory bandwidth with 418Mhz 5.5.5.15 memory. Memory is Team Elite DDR2-800 which is rated at the settings above at 2.3-2.375.

I got pics etc. but will post tomorrow if I remember.

I'm outta here for the moment.

Enjoy.

US

Comment from Liquid3D @ 2007/06/29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

PLease do

And thank you all for your comments !

Comment from Unknown Soldier @ 2007/07/17

Hi, Sorry for the late reply.

Well originally I was using my Mobo's(Intel 975 Asus P5W DH Deluxe) auto mode and got the memory at 416.8FSB as per pic below. Note FSB/CPU running 4:5 ratio at 3Ghz.

But I then to o/c my CPU myself and got better results.

3Ghz air with 1:1 ratio at 333FSB

At 3.2Ghz on air with 1:1 ratio at 356.4FSB - 8800GTS o/c to extreme on default air

At this moment I run my CPU at 3Ghz as below .. but get just over 12000+ 3dMark06 since I installed the Zalman 9700 Cooler.

Running 3.2Ghz runs hot but still stable.

US

Comment from Unknown Soldier @ 2007/07/18

My best Overclocks

Intel Q6600 B3 @ 3.2Ghz (9x)
Asus P5W DH Deluxe Bios 2004 Intel 975X 1426Mhz
Asus GTS8800 320MB @ 675/936
Team Elite 800Mhz 4x1Ghz - 356Mhz(712)
Zalman CNPS9700L CPU Cooler
WindowsXP 32-Bit
3DMark06 - 12415

Comment from SuAside @ 2007/07/27

already posted this a good while ago elsewhere, but seems suited here.

E6400 (2.13ghz) @ 3200Mhz with 1600fsb 1:1 and memory at 4-4-4-12 gives me a 17.6s 1M SuperPi with cores running 24°c i might add. NB is a lil' hot though in the summer.

Comment from Unknown Soldier @ 2007/07/29

Q6600 B3 @ 3.4Ghz stable .. does 3DMark06

I got it as high as 3.5Ghz in Windows but it wouldn't complete 3DMark06.

Been playing games and all at 3.4Ghz ... very stable.

Notice the cool temps.

My Zalman 9700

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