Asus P5B-E Plus socket 775 Motherboard p965

Test Results - 3DMark05, 3DMark06 and CS:Source

Published: 28th December 2006 | Source: | Price: | Author: Matt Kemp

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Author: Matthew Kemp (kempez)
Product Acquired: Asus

3DMark05

3DMark05 is a benchmark that relies heavily upon DX 8 and DX 9 shader paths. 3DMark05 is very useful benchmark to give us numbers to compare systems. It does give a decent indicator of gaming performance, and includes a couple of CPU benchmarks.

The P5B-E Plus seems to thrive in situations where PCI-e bandwidth is needed for gaming performance at higher resolutions, but suffers when the CPU needs bandwidth. Pretty strange results.

Counter Strike: Source - 1024 x 768

Counter Strike: Source is a hugely popular online FPS game based on the Source engine by Valve. This will show what a typical gamer will play on their PC and is a great indication of real-world gaming performance as the engine is so scalable.

The Asus board does very well in a gaming situation again.

Counter Strike: Source - 1280 x 1024

I tested in a higher res for those who like more detail.

Slightly lower on the minimum FPS, the Asus keeps up a more healthy average whilst gaming.

I was a little dubious that the motherboard could have such a boost in just gaming situations but after extensive testing to make sure it seems that those valuable few FPS are gained by the board over the others tested.

Most Recent Comments

28-12-2006, 06:52:12

FarFarAway

Let's see how the P5B Deluxe's little brother got on then shall we?

Click

28-12-2006, 08:45:01

FragTek

I think the page 5 32million Super Pi test graph is wrong? 19 sec 32mil test??

Edit: Looks like a sweet arse board!

28-12-2006, 08:46:11

FarFarAway

Bah ye tis in Minutes

Frag u @ home?

28-12-2006, 08:47:36

FragTek

Quote:

Originally Posted by name='Kempez'

Bah ye tis in Minutes

Frag u @ home?

Nah sorry mate, @ work

28-12-2006, 09:16:43

FarFarAway

Changed with some faffing

28-12-2006, 12:28:34

NickS

Good board but I'm glad I didn't purchase it. 2.1v vDimm would have made me sell it the minute I booted it up.

Anyway, extremely thorough review Kemp.

Looks great!

28-12-2006, 12:38:45

markkleb

As usual great review..

28-12-2006, 15:06:30

FarFarAway

Quote:

Originally Posted by name='NickS'

Good board but I'm glad I didn't purchase it. 2.1v vDimm would have made me sell it the minute I booted it up.

Anyway, extremely thorough review Kemp.

Looks great!

2.4vDIMM mate

But ye tis a nice board

29-12-2006, 01:15:59

mVp24

Hey Kemp, I just thought I'd let you know about a couple of typos I think I found under the Introduction section on page 1

Quote:

Originally Posted by name='kemp

Asus has a long and excellent history of making some of the best motherboards that money can buy. In recent years [b]they've[/b'] even managed to step it up a notch and produce some awesome enthusiast boards.

Am gonna read the whole review tonight looks like a good read btw!

29-12-2006, 01:53:30

NickS

Quote:

Originally Posted by name='Kempez'

2.4vDIMM mate

But ye tis a nice board

Oh? I thought you set max. values in BIOS when u took screenies.

Some P5B's (well, some revisions) were known to max out at 2.1v also.

2.4 is still slightly low, but safe for D9. Above 2.4, heck, even 2.4v for D9 will kill it slowly.

29-12-2006, 02:54:22

FarFarAway

Ye it's 2.45v which isn't too bad, though very slightly low I spose.

@ spirtd: Changed the they've, but I think have looks fine to me

29-12-2006, 06:24:10

FragTek

Kempez IS an English major

02-01-2007, 02:53:24

brajko2

Hi

Nice review... just wanted to add Matthew, that and the bottom of this page, you have included direct link to www.abit.com.tw :-)

"Thanks To Asus for the Review Sample"

http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews.php?type=3&id=142&page=9&desc=asus_p5b-e_plus_socket_775_motherboard_p965

02-01-2007, 03:38:20

FarFarAway

Oops, dunno what I was doing there

Changed

20-05-2007, 03:55:12

mVp24

Hey Kemp is this the same as the Asus P5B Plus on their website?

Why the P5B E?

20-05-2007, 11:33:26

FarFarAway

That's what the box (and mobo) said mate

20-05-2007, 11:55:48

Toxcity

An amazing read thanks!

28-08-2007, 09:02:40

Pingman

Another Good review, and i gotta say i really like my P5B-E, i bought it to save a bit of money on bits of the P5B-deluxe that i didn't need, liek the Wifi and dual LAN etcand im pleased as it's performed great, overclocks well and only cost £75

28-08-2007, 14:18:42

FarFarAway

Quote:

Originally Posted by name='Pingman'

Aye it is indeed a good deal mobo

28-08-2007, 14:36:11

Pingman

I've just realised, mine is just the P5B-E not the P5B-E PLUS. Is there a difference between the two?

28-08-2007, 14:50:03

FarFarAway

Not much of a muchness I don't think, is yours black?

28-08-2007, 14:51:33

Pingman

Yellow

28-08-2007, 14:52:26

FarFarAway

Ye this ones black and has a few more SATA ports I think

Did you read the review and look at the pics? lol

29-08-2007, 06:04:00

Pingman

Yeah i read it lol

I just assumed because the box and board were different colours that i had a later/earlier revision or you hada 'review' sample, only when i checked my box i saw it ha no PLUS.

15-03-2008, 06:20:56

OptimAdam

Does anyone know if this board will support the penryns that are out soon?

15-03-2008, 07:48:22

PV5150

I would imagine so with a BIOS update, but don't expect the longevity to cover Nehalem procs (LGA1366). All you need do is head to the manufacturers website to find the answer, which I have already done for you here

Quote:

Originally Posted by name='ASUS'

- Support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-core CPU

Asus P5B-E Plus socket 775 Motherboard p965

Test Results - 3DMark05, 3DMark06 and CS:Source

Published: 28th December 2006 | Source: | Price: | Author: Matt Kemp

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