GIGABYTE GA-EP45-DQ6 Motherboard Review Posted by Wes Patison | Aug 5, 2008 | Motherboards | 0 Manufacturer: Gigabyte ContentsIntroductionGIGABYTE produces several models with the P45 chipset, among these are the GA-EP45T DQ6 (DDR3) and GA-EP45 DQ6 (DDR2). For this particular review, we will be taking a look at the GIGABYTE GA-EP45 DQ6 (DDR2) version. This is one of GIGABYTE’s higher end P45 variants. The board is stuffed full of hardware and software features, including their DES (dynamic energy saver) with 6-gears.Features and SpecificationsPackage and AccessoriesBoard LayoutInstallationBIOS FeaturesTesting Methodology and System SetupPerformance TestsPCMark VantagePCMark Vantage (cont’d)SATA PerformanceGaming PerformancePower Consumption and OverclockingConclusionPerformance Tests The performance tests reveal that all three boards are closely matched. This is as it should be, considering each board is comprised of the same chipset. « Previous1. Introduction2. Features and Specifications3. Package and Accessories4. Board Layout5. Installation6. BIOS Features7. Testing Methodology and System Setup8. Performance Tests9. PCMark Vantage10. PCMark Vantage (cont’d)11. SATA Performance12. Gaming Performance13. Power Consumption and Overclocking14. ConclusionNext » Video News