OzSpeedway Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I keep seeing a number of threads on installing with a P35-DS3(whatever) board but not many with EP35 boards. I was just wondering what the difference is as I cannot tell from the Gigabyte site. I mean, is there infact any glaring differences in say a P35-DS3R and a EP35-DS3R? I just do not want to make the same mistake as I made with an ASUS P5K board I bought, be it now or in the future.... Any help appreciated Cheers Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Off the top of my head, I believe the EP35 has more energy saving features, and possibly a 1600 fsb as opposed to 1333. What was wrong with your P5K? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Dman Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I think that GA-P35-DS4 is very good, all works and audio only needs patching. I'll buy it for a new PC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzSpeedway Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Off the top of my head, I believe the EP35 has more energy saving features, and possibly a 1600 fsb as opposed to 1333. What was wrong with your P5K? Ah OK, thats useful to know - thanks. I bought a vanilla P5K - meaning a P5K nothing. For me it is a nightmare to get working in all aspects as it has different network and sound from the other P5Kxxxxx series boards. Stupid me assumed that because it was a P5K all would be rosy..... Don't get me wrong, a great board for someone who knows what they are doing or for Windows. As indicated in another thread I am going to try one last install with all the bits, pieces and knowledge I have gained over the past week to see if I can get a working, stable solution. If that doesn't work I am off to buy a (E)P35 based board.... Cheers Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I bought a vanilla P5K - meaning a P5K nothing. For me it is a nightmare to get working in all aspects as it has different network and sound from the other P5Kxxxxx series boards. Stupid me assumed that because it was a P5K all would be rosy..... I see, I'm in the opposite position, having done an install on an EP35-DS3 and awaiting the arrival of 3 P5K boards (I forget which variant) (I liked the EP35, btw, nice board, IMO) Time will tell whether I've landed myself in a world of hurt relative to marvell NICs & hopeless HD Audio codecs or not :censored2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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