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Asus P5QL/EPU
$80.00
Released June, 2009
The Pros:SATA and IDE compliant for those unwilling to part with older components but still want a performance boost. Runs pretty stable and cool at clock speeds. Can still perform fairly well in a gaming rig with a good graphics card.
The Cons:Not very good at overclocking. Dated by today's standards and an LGA1156 board can be bought for only a little more money. Requires a p4 power connector (something only usually seen in server mobos) instead of the standard 24-pin connector.
The Asus P5QL/EPU is a budget-friendly, 775 socket ATX Intel motherboard designed for only Intel Core 2, Pentium and Celeron processors. Featured is a PCI Express x16 slot for adding a dedicated graphics module, two PCI Express x1 slots are three PCI slots that are all, according to critics, well arranged so as to provide enough space for large modules.
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Also included are eSATA/FireWire inputs, support for 7.1-channel surround sound (S/PDIF), and two PS/2 ports. There is however no embedded graphics module. Critics say the P5QL/EPU performs exceptionally well, and that it offers lots of options for overclocking, including conventional voltage controls. However, there’s only a passive heatsink for cooling the chipset’s Northbridge, which means users should be extra careful.
Features
- Intel Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- Socket 775
- Intel Processors
- Third-Party Video Required
- Integrated High-Definition Audio
- DDR3 RAM ONLY
- Six SATA Bays
- NO RAID Configuration Options
- Single PCI-e 2.0 x16
- Double PCI-e x1
- FireWire/eSATA Support
- Integrated Gigabit LAN
- Overclocking Possible
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
Specifications
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 775
- CPU Type: Core 2 Quad/Extreme/Duo, Pentium/Celeron Dual-Core
- FSB: 1333/1066 MHz
- North Bridge: Intel P43
- South Bridge: Intel ICH10
- Number of Memory Slots: 4×240pin
- Memory Standard: DDR2 1066/800/667
- Maximum Memory Supported: 16GB
- Channel Supported: Dual Channel
- PCI Express 2.0 x16 | 1
- PCI Express x1 | 2
- PCI Slots | 3
- SATA 3Gb/s 6
- Audio Chipset: Realtek 8111C
- Audio Channels: 8 Channels
- MAX Lan Speed: 10/100/1000
User Reviews (2)
Pros & Cons
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SATA and IDE compliant for those unwilling to part with older components but still want a performance boost.
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Runs pretty stable and cool at clock speeds.
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Can still perform fairly well in a gaming rig with a good graphics card.
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BIOS is easy to use and update.
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Not very good at overclocking.
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Dated by today's standards and an LGA1156 board can be bought for only a little more money.
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Requires a p4 power connector (something only usually seen in server mobos) instead of the standard 24-pin connector.
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