ASUS P5Q - motherboard - ATX - iP45
Manufacturer: Asus Part number: P5Q
- CNET Editor rating: Not yet rated
- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review
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- Description:
- The P5Q is an Intel P45 chipset-based motherboard that combines powerful performance with great energy efficiency; and supports DDR2 1200MHz dual-channel memory architecture and one PCI Express 2.0 x16 lane for extreme graphics performance. It also comes with the world's first ASUS EPU-6 Engine, allowing the CPU power supply to be digitally monitored and fine-tuned with improved VRM ... Read more
Where to buy
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Product brief
Intro: The Asus P5Q is an Intel P45 Express-based, enthusiast motherboard.Compared to other enthusiast motherboards on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $140.This motherboard supports Celeron, Pentium D, Pentium Dual Core, and Core 2 processors that use the LGA775 interface.
Noteworthy Features: Is built around an Intel P45 Express-based chipset, which is considerably more robust than some similarly priced motherboards.Also, this motherboard supports up to 16GB of RAM, which is somewhat more than some similarly priced motherboards.In fact, the average cost of a product with this large an of RAM is $350.In addition you can take advantage of the onboard Firewire (IEEE 1394) to quickly transfer data to and from A/V devices such as MP3 players and camcorders.
Weaker Features: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: An enthusiast motherboard, suited for high-end performance and overclocking.
Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this motherboard has great features for the money.
Suggestions: (1) Be sure that you are using a LGA775-compatible processor with this motherboard.(2) If you want to take full advantage of the on-board SATA controller, you will want to consider a hard drive upgrade.Existing IDE hard drives will run on the ATA-133 bus.(3) For motherboard add-ons, check out the storage and components section of CNET's website.
Overclocking: This board has advanced manual options that aid in overclocking and performance-tuning efforts.
User reviews
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Ideal motherboard for budget consumers and pro gamers
by Bi0cide on July 9, 2009
Pros: Awesome overclocking potential, Extremely stable, nice thermal figures, simple and effective design, expected quality performance without any glinghes and long lifespan, Good Price.
Cons: Main Power connector located at a not easy to manage spot, not anything serious but could bring trouble for users who lack real estate in their cabinet and long length power cables from the PSU
Summary: Here is the real thing. I don't like Dual GPU configurations such as SLI or CrossfireX, they cause problens in few cases and few games cannot fully utilize dual ...
Summary: Here is the real thing. I don't like Dual GPU configurations such as SLI or CrossfireX, they cause problens in few cases and few games cannot fully utilize dual GPU usage. I have seen several games run slow on dual 8800GT SLI configurations than a single 8800GTX. the specs of the 8800GT suggests that it should outperform the GTX when in SLI. It is true and is also proven with good SLI capable games, but not in several cases. Some Game titles cannot parallel interface in dual configurations and this fact is also true for intel Core2 Duo and Quad. I have also seen an E8500 outperform a Q6600 in most cases. The ASUS P5Q is the ideal Motherboard for gamers who love simplicity as a fact which promote overall system stability, and anyway the P5Q is not a simple motherboard, It has potential for extreme overclocking. Just look at the Specs at the web, you can max the memory voltage all the way to over 3.0v and so goes for the CPU with over 2.0v. and it is also stable. It supports 1600Mhz FSB and DDR2 @ 1200MHz without the overclocks in place. In fact the system has overall stability over high margins of clock speeds. all thanks to the 65nm fabricated intel P45 chipset. The Only thing i don't like is the Power connector which sits at a not so friendly space, not a true problem if you have real estate around your Cabinet and a good PSU. Overall, this Board is KILLER ! It Kicks ASS !
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Asus
- Part number: P5Q
- Description: The P5Q is an Intel P45 chipset-based motherboard that combines powerful performance with great energy efficiency; and supports DDR2 1200MHz dual-channel memory architecture and one PCI Express 2.0 x16 lane for extreme graphics performance. It also comes with the world's first ASUS EPU-6 Engine, allowing the CPU power supply to be digitally monitored and fine-tuned with improved VRM efficiency in heavy or light loadings - attaining the best possible power efficiency and energy savings to help save the environment. The P5Q also supports ASUS Express Gate - a Linux OS boot up for instant access to the Internet in 5 seconds.
General
- Overclocking This board features advanced manual options that aid in overclocking and performance-tuning efforts.
- Product type (AE) Motherboard
- Form factor ATX
- Width 12 in
- Depth 8.8 in
- Compatible Processors Celeron, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Extreme, Celeron Dual Core, Pentium Dual Core
- 64-bit Processor Compatibility Yes
- Mainboard processor socket LGA775 Socket
- Mainboard / Multi-Core Support Dual-Core / Quad-core
- Chipset Type Intel P45 Express / Intel ICH10R
- Data bus speed 1600 MHz
- BIOS type AMI
- Storage key information ATA-133, Serial ATA-300 (RAID)
- Power connectors 8-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector
Processor
- Installed Qty (Max Supported) 0 ( 1 )
Memory
- Supported RAM Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- Supported RAM Integrity Check Non-ECC
- RAM Installed ( Max ) 0 MB / 16 GB (max)
- Supported RAM Speed PC2-5300, PC2-6400, PC2-8500, PC2-9600
- RAM Features Unbuffered, Dual channel memory architecture
Audio
- Audio Output Sound card
- Audio codec Realtek ALC1200
- Sound Output Mode 7.1 channel surround
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
Telecom / Networking
- Modem None
- Networking Network adapter - Ethernet, - Fast Ethernet, - Gigabit Ethernet
Features
- BIOS Features ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS EZ Flash 2, DMI 2.0 support, WfM 2.0 support, ASUS O.C. Profile, SMBIOS 2.4 support
- Manual Settings Memory voltage, Processor core voltage, PCI Express x16 slot frequency
- Sleep / Wake Up Wake on LAN (WOL), Wake on ring (WOR)
- Hardware Features ASUS AI Nap, ASUS AI NET2, ASUS Q-Shield, ASUS Fan Xpert, ASUS Drive Xpert, ASUS Q-Connector, CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EPU-6 Engine, ASUS Express Gate, ASUS Noise Filter, Teaming Technology, ASUS AI Direct Link, ASUS Precision Tweaker 2, Heat pipe chipset cooling, Chassis intrusion detection, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall), ASUS Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS), ASUS 3rd Generation 8-phase Power Design
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 Processor - LGA775 Socket, 4 Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 PCI Express 2.0 x16, 2 PCI Express x1, 3 PCI
- Storage Interfaces Intel ICH10R : Serial ATA-300 - connector(s): 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - 6 device(s) - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5, Marvell 88SE6121 : ATA-133 - connector(s): 1 x 40pin IDC - 2 device(s), Silicon Image SiI5723 : Serial ATA-300 - connector(s): 2 x 7pin Serial ATA - 2 device(s)
- RAID features Intel Matrix RAID Technology
- Interfaces 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Audio - SPDIF output - RCA, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Storage - Floppy interface - 34 pin IDC, 1 x Audio - Line-out (center/subwoofer) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (rear) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (side surround) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
- Additional connectors (optional) 6 x Hi-Speed USB
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x IDE cable, 1 x Floppy cable, 4 x Serial ATA cable, 1 x Serial ATA power adapter
- Software Included ASUS AI Suite, ASUS PC Probe 2, ASUS Live Update, ASUS Express Gate, Drivers & utilities
- Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
- Compliant Standards RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & support type 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Accessories
- Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 / 2.93 GHz processor (33513637)119.99 - 159.99
- Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 / 2.83 GHz processor (32826079)254.99 - 356.99
- Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 / 2.8 GHz processor (33316493)129.79 - 170.00
- Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz processor (32306915)345.95
- Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 (31973859)204.75
- Cooler Master Elite 334 - mid tower - ATX (33385243)69.59
- Cooler Master Elite 335 - mid tower - ATX (33394433)32.09 - 44.99
- Cooler Master Elite 330 - mid tower - ATX (32107532)39.99 - 49.99
- Cooler Master HAF 922 - mid tower - ATX (33676824)89.24 - 109.99
- Cooler Master CM Storm Scout - mid tower - ATX (33648099)56.98 - 100.00
- Kingston ValueRAM memory - 1 GB - DIMM 240-pin - DDR2 (31345246)22.99 - 32.14
- OCZ SLI-Ready Edition Dual Channel - memory - 4 GB ( 2 x 2 GB ) - DIMM 240-pin - DDR2 (32793822)89.99 - 149.99
- Corsair memory - 2 GB - DIMM 240-pin - DDR2 (32910973)77.99
- Corsair XMS2 Xtreme Performance TwinX Matched - memory - 2 GB ( 2 x 1 GB ) - DIMM 240-pin - DDR2 (31533456)66.82 - 73.99
- Transcend JetRAM memory - 2 GB - DIMM 240-pin - DDR2 (32785391)31.90 - 56.95
