If the P5N-E SLI had a better PCB layout and more robust voltage circuitry then theres no doubt it would be a bargain. However, as it stands, theres cause not to become too excited. If you want SLI and good overclocking potential then an nForce 680i ...
The ASUS P5N-E SLI is a great motherboard. It starts with the chipset, which is a total turnaround from the first nVidia chipsets for Intel. ASUS has added all the features you would expect. It is a very well-designed motherboard, except for one part. ...
Operating your system at a crazed max out maximum doesnt always present the best performance results. Since lower memory timings are where the best performance results are seen, there really isnt much of a big deal based on overclocking. One would ex...
Apart from the high priced motherboards for enthusiasts, ASUS also offer very affordable solutions for entry level users. The Asus P5N-E SLI is one of those solutions and comes at a retail price of around €150, making it very appealing indeed. This b...
Abstract: P5N-E SLI from ASUS is based on the latest nVidia mainstream chipset for the Intel platform, nForce 650i, being a motherboard targeted to the average user that wants SLI and support for the forthcoming Core 2 Duo CPUs based on the new 1,333 MHz externa...
Abstract: Compared to some of the other Intel LGA-775 motherboards we have recently tested at Phoronix, the ASUS P5N-E SLI had functioned great with both Linux and Solaris. The only minor issue we had run into was with LM_Sensors which had not properly read som...
Abstract: The Asus brand brings with it a better reputation for quality, and often a price increase to match. Yet, Asus has also proven that its serious about its push into lower-cost markets: So will its 650i motherboard, the P5N-E SLI, rival ECS NF650iSLIT-A and...
Good performance, Price!, SLI capable, Good overclocking, Nice board layout
Had to reset BIOS manually, No southbridge cooling
The P5N-E SLI is really a great performing motherboard, especially for the price. Right now you can find the P5N-E SLI for around $135. I did do some overclocking getting the processor up to 3.0 GHz stable. I think I was held back by the stock heatsin...
Of the two motherboards weve looked at today, the Striker Extreme easily has the most to prove. Not only is the Striker Asus flagship Core 2 motherboard, its also the most expensive single-socket board weve ever tested. Fortunately, its also the m...
