ECS P45T-A (Intel P45)
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Date: 18.07.2008 |
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Performance tests
While determining the starting FSB speed, the board overstated it by 0.3 MHz.
In our test setup, we used the following hardware:
Let's first take a look at the results of synthetic benchmarks.
Now on to the gaming benchmarks.
Tests of application software.
Video encoding (DivX, Xvid) was measured in seconds, i.e. the less the better.
Data compression (WinRAR) was measured in Kb/sec, i.e. the more, the better.
Final Words
ECS P45T-A is a perfect alternative to ECS P35T-A based on P35. With precisely the same expansion options, the board based on Intel P45 overclocks much better and works much better with the AMD CrossFire technology. However, if you don't need overclocking nor CrossFire, we can't bring in any argument in favor of the product based on P45. In this case, ECS P35T-A is better because it is cheaper (in due time, it was rewarded with our "Best Buy" award). Of course, in some time later the hype around Intel P45 will go down, the quantity and assortment of motherboards will expand, with the retail prices going down. That will occur either by the forthcoming autumn (the "Back to School" season), or by the winter (the Christmas sales). Once the price for ECS P45T-A drops down to ~100$, we can state that it is a more preferable option than ECS P35T-A.
Conclusion
Pros:
- high stability and good performance level;
- two PCI Express x16 slots;
- support for SerialATA II/RAID ( 7 links; ICH10R + JMB 361);
- support for one P-ATA link (JMB 361);
- integrated 8-channel audio and Gigabit Ethernet LAN controller;
- support for the USB2.0 interface (12 ports).
Cons:
- poor system monitoring section.
The board's specific features:
- middling overclocking results;
- on the rear panel, there is a SerialATA II port; no LPT port and no COM ports.
- buttons for system start-up and reset.
- Discuss the material in the conference
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