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Now that we've seen what the motherboard is like in the flesh and what it can do when it is compared against some fierce competition; just how well did it do, and, is it one that you should be looking at when you're piecing together an X99 based game anni...
The comparatively high price of the X99-Gaming 5P is arguably justified by the superb onboard audio. It's head and shoulders above every other motherboard we've tested, at least as far as RightMark's Audio Analyser can tell us and so far it's been pretty...
Published: 2015-06-16, Author: Luke , review by: kitguru.net
Excellent multiGPU support and layout spacing, Superb audio solution with upgradeable opamp, Extra pins in the CPU socket provide good cache/ring overclocking capacity, High quality power delivery system, Red LEDs on the board may appeal to some
Only a 10Gbps M.2 connector – not 20Gbps or 32Gbps, UEFI layout could benefit from layout tweaks, Still the potential for BIOS and instability issues with certain graphics cards.
The Gigabyte X99-Gaming 5P is a solid choice of motherboard for gamers wanting a high-end multi-GPU system based on Intel HEDT platform.Overclocking performance is strong, thanks in large to the high performance International Rectifiers power delivery sol...
Reduction to 8x in TRI card formation may put some off, BIOS 'clunky' to use at times, No Debug LED
When we were first asked to take a look at the GIGABYTE X99 Gaming 5P we were hardly what could be described as excited. You see, the thing with X99 is many of the motherboards are just re-hashed examples of themselves encompassing the same features. So r...
Good performance, High quality audio, Ambient LED is a nice feature, Feature packed,
Missing onboard DEBUG LED and buttons, Limiting potential audience with extending the width to E-ATX, “Tailored for gamers and overclockers alike, this board offers rock solid performance at a great price point.”, Gigabyte X99-Gaming-5P (LGA 2011-3) Mothe
PricingThe Gigabyte X99-Gaming-5P is available in the UK from Scan Computers for £228 and available in the USA for $309.99 from Newegg. A little research shows this pricing is around 10% more than the standard X99-Gaming-5 motherboard.SummaryI was a littl...
Published: 2015-07-23, Author: Mark , review by: Techreport.com
Abstract: Gigabyte uses a three-pronged approach to attracting Haswell-E buyers to its X99-based motherboards. First, its Ultra Durable boards cater to the widest cross-section of potential buyers, with models ranging from the budget-oriented X99-UD3 up to the high...
4-Way GPU Support, Matte Black Finish, Dual M.2 Slots Onboard, Power IR Digital PWM, Killer Networks E2201, Awesome Onboard Audio, OC Socket
WiFi modules not included, Overclocking wasn't what we had expected, No onboard buttons or test points, 6 Phase VRM?, OC Socket, New UEFI is painfully slow
In this review we looked at the Gigabyte X99 Gaming 5P. This motherboard is part of their Champion Series using a special OC socket for the processor and includes a few other overclocking features. The Gaming 5P is also part of the G1 Gaming line which ma...
Solid performance, New improved CPU socket, Audio solution based on Creative Sound Core 3D chip, True x16 PCI-Express slot (direct connection with CPU), Lights on the PCH heatsink, PCB isolation, and rear I/O, Killer E2200 networking, Perfect spacing for
No power or reset buttons on the board, M.2 slot is only a 10 Gb/s slot, BIOS could still use some work
Of course this is a gaming board so what gaming-specific features does it have. I would say the best feature is the true x16 slot. The third PCI-Express slot will always operate at x16 speeds, even with 4 cards installed. This is because this slot has a d...
Abstract: When it launched its initial line-up of Haswell-E based processors and the companion X99 chipset, Intel's motherboard partners hit the ground running with some fairly exciting products. At the time of the launch, we featured a few offerings in our review—...
Published: 2015-05-27, Author: Tom , review by: modders-inc.com
Overall, I am extremely impressed with the Gigabyte X99 Gaming 5P motherboard. This is the second series in their X99 line up and shows off what Gigabyte can do. Typically when I review a motherboard, I use it as my daily driver for a few weeks to really...
