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Okay, which one to choose among these three mobos? Need to make decision superfast! Thanks.
Need to make decision superfast!
Please do tell. Why does this decision need to be made "superfast"? Where might I find myself in such a timely conundrum?
No Pro or Deluxe, but there is Sabertooth to pick! Should I or shouldn't I?
ASUS Unique Features Exclusive TUF Features
"Ultimate COOL!" Thermal Solution
- TUF Thermal Armor
- TUF Thermal Radar
"TUF ENGINE!" Power Design
- 8+2 Digital Phase Power Design
- TUF Components (Alloy choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard)
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility
- E.S.P. : Efficient Switching Power Design
"Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel
- ESD Guards
- MemOK!
- Anti Surge
http://www.overclock.net/intel-moth...al-asus-sabertooth-motherboards-club-tuf.html
I don't know why the Sabertooth has less phases than that Pro or Deluxe, but they are tested like server mobos which should guarantee better reliability.
Okay, which one to choose among these three mobos? Need to make decision superfast! Thanks.
I say deluxe, the sabretooth is not a good looker!
If you're doing multi gpu go ws revolution. I'm going with the ws revo! Better pci-e layout than gigabyte, no gaudy heatsinks like the other asus boards ~ but stupid molex aux power connector.
I know why but I won't tell 'cause I'm on my way there too!
http://www.overclock.net/intel-moth...al-asus-sabertooth-motherboards-club-tuf.html
I don't know why the Sabertooth has less phases than that Pro or Deluxe, but they are tested like server mobos which should guarantee better reliability.
Haven't you wondered why Asus only use 8+3 on their $364.99 MAXIMUS IV EXTREME, while they use 16+2 on their much cheaper p8p67 deluxe?
Its cheaper to slap on more phases then to use higher quality caps, mosfets and chokes. Asus made their TUF series for people who want the quality components of the highend boards, but don't need all the features.
Edit:
Here its well explained:
http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1036175650&postcount=6
Personally, I wouldn't put a Sabertooth in a gaming rig. It's simply not built for multi-gpu or overclocking. Yeah...it can do it, but not to the same degree as the Deluxe.
well all will work fine depending what you are looking for.
want good futures delux
want better futures pro
want great warranty sabertooth
if you got case without see through panel go with sabertooth
Did you buy the one in the display case? When I was there, there was one in the display case and like 20 mins later while I was looking elsewhere, it was gone. But I already webordered mine, so I went and paid for it then head home. Good thing I have a $25 off coupon, so I ended up paying only $194xx before tax.
Finally got a little time to install the Sabertooth in the HAF 932 and boots right up. Running Windows that was installed for P67 Pro, which is wrapped up in a box ready for RMA back to Asus. So far my 2600K doesn't want to run at 50x100 even with 1.50v (Overvolt Enable and the board is giving a 1.536v) but no, not stable. Want to grab the M4E, but it's nowhere to be found.
I'm sure we are talking Microcenter here (I'm in Maryland). I saw your post and immediately checked Microcenter and was shocked to see Two Sabertooth P67 B3 in stock. I web ordered as fast as possible and snagged one. I checked other locations and the whole country was sold out very quickly.
When you say "Overvolt Enabled" are you meaning you have the internal PLL overvolt enabled?
[EDIT] ... oh and I told ya so. The Sabertooth isn't for extreme overclocking, which is what a 5 Ghz OC is. It doesn't have enough power phases to hold a 5 Ghz OC. The Deluxe, WS Rev... those boards do.
I agree with what someone mentioned earlier about higher quality capacitors and chokes, but at the end of the day when your talking about pushing 5Ghz.... the SMALL change in quality of those components doesn't change the stability as much as higher power phases would.
By the way, other than the front usb3 panel and two gigabit ethernet, is there any other reason to get deluxe over pro?
We shall see as I have more time to fool around with it. I was actually surprise a salesperson at MC actually puts the Sabertooth above the Pro and Deluxe in term of features and OCing. I wonder how much he knows about the product(s).
16 + 2 power phase
Dual NICs
Front USB 3.0 (for what that's worth)
Padded I/O plate (the pro is a thin piece of metal)
My pro is padded, It stood out as I've never had a padded one before.
When you say "Overvolt Enabled" are you meaning you have the internal PLL overvolt enabled?
[EDIT] ... oh and I told ya so. The Sabertooth isn't for extreme overclocking, which is what a 5 Ghz OC is. It doesn't have enough power phases to hold a 5 Ghz OC. The Deluxe, WS Rev... those boards do.
I agree with what someone mentioned earlier about higher quality capacitors and chokes, but at the end of the day when your talking about pushing 5Ghz.... the SMALL change in quality of those components doesn't change the stability as much as higher power phases would.
Official ASUS P8P67 Series Overclocking Guide and Information1. Approximately 50% of CPUs can go up to 4.4~4.5 GHz
2. Approximately 40% of CPUs can go up to 4.6~4.7 GHz
3. Approximately 10% of CPUs can go up to 4.8~5 GHz (50+ multipliers are about 2% of this group)
.....
While our entire board lineup has been internally tested to fully support K series processors, when overclocking in multiplier ranges of 50 to 54x the higher end boards will benefit in two key categories.
1. Better Vdroop efficiency.
2. The ability to help drive and sustain a 50+ high load Overclock under maximum loads. Examples of boards that focus on this level are our Deluxe, WS, SABERTOOTH, and Maximus IV Extreme
if you got case without see through panel go with sabertooth
Hey Tamlin_WSGF,
Great Post. Thank you.