Seven Intel P55 Motherboards Tested From Asus, DFI, MSI, Gigabyte

Motherboards/Intel S1156 by massman @ 2010-01-17

With a Big Bang we Maximus test a few SuperComputer motherboards based around the P55 chipset for our next LanParty rig. Compared to the previous 3 models this roundup provides you with in-depth test results of 7 Intel P55 mainboards from MSI, Asus, Gigabyte and DFI.

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MSI Big Bang Trinergy

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Micro Star International was founded 22 years ago, back in 1986. From then on MSI grew to become one of the world largest mainboard manufacturer as well as being a market leader in the video card industry. But there is more, MSI is specialized in the server industry, notebooks, barebone systems, add-on cards, communication and many more consumer electronics. When you go visit your nearby computer retailer the chance that you stumble upon a MSI product is very real, not just because MSI offers a wide range of products but also because of their large availability in the entire world. Everyone who has done something with computers probable recognize these three letters in group.

Previous reviews containing MSI motherboards:

  • P55 Roundup: Gigabyte P55-UD6 / P55-UD3 and MSI P55-GD80
  • Intel Core i5 750 Review - Overclocking Phase-Change vs LN2
  • MSI X58M LGA 1366 Intel X58 Micro ATX Motherboard Review
  • AM3 motherboard shootout: DFI DK 790FXB-M3H5 vs MSI 790FX-GD70
  • 7 Intel Core i7 X58 Motherboards Tested and Compared
  • MSI P45-8D Memory Lover Motherboard Review
  • P45 head-to-head: MSI P45 Platinum and Asus Maximus II Formula
  • MSI P7N SLI Platinum (750i) Motherboard Review
  • 4-Way Intel P35 Motherboard Overclocking Roundup
  • MSI K9N SLI Platinum AM2 Motherboard Preview
  • MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum A64 S939 Review
  • MSI K7N2 Delta2 Platinum Athlon XP nForce2 Review
  • VIA KT400 Chipset Overclocking

    BOX AND ACCESSOIRES

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    When I was opening the box of the P55-GD80, I was already amazed, but when opening the Trinergy's box ... oh my lord! The amount of added features and manuals is just amazing. Especially the documents are very extensive and definitely good for the people who want to get the most out of this board.

    Underneath a list of the box' content:

  • 10 x Manual (incl. user guide and reference files)
  • 6 x Sata cable
  • 5 x M-connector
  • 4 x V-check cable
  • 3 x Molex-to-sata cable
  • 3 x SLI bridge
  • 2 x Drivers disc
  • 1 x E-sata pack (bracket + cables)
  • 1 x IDE cable
  • 1 x Crossfire bridge
  • 1 x USB bracket
  • 1 x I/O Shield
  • 1 x QuantumWave Audio Card
  • 1 x OC Dashboard

    MOTHERBOARD

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    Below a list of all the features:

  • 8 x USB 2.0 ports
  • 2 x eSATA / USB Combo ports
  • 2 x RJ45 LAN Jacks
  • 1 x PS/2 Keyboard
  • 1 x PS/2 Mouse
  • 1 x IEEE1394 port
  • 1 x D-LED2 panel connector

  • 3 x PCI Express gen2 x16 slots (x16/x16/x0 or x16/x8/x8)
  • 2 x PCI Express gen2 x1 slots
  • 2 x PCI slots, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface

  • 10 x Serial ATAII connectors
  • 5 x FAN header: CPU x 1 / System x 4
  • 2 x USB 2.0 connectors
  • 1 x ATX 24-Pin power connector
  • 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
  • 1 x CD-in connector
  • 1 x Front panel audio connector
  • 1 x Front panel connector
  • 1 x chasis intrusion connector
  • 1 x ATA133 connector
  • 1 x IEEE1394 connector support additional 1 port
  • 1 x GreenPower Button
  • 1 x Reset Button
  • 1 x Power Button
  • 1 x Clear CMOS Button
  • 1 x SPDIF-out connector
  • 1 x TPM module connector
  • 1 x OC Genie Button
  • 1 x Over-Voltage switch & 1 set voltage check point
  • 1 x CPU Phase LED Panel
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