Gigabyte X58A-OC Sub Zero Review

wPrime

Published: 27th June 2011 | Source: Gigabyte | Price: £256.79 | Author: Tom Logan

wPrime 95

We finish up with the ever reliable wPrime 95. The results show two real things here. Firstly that the X58A-OC is completely bonkers when it comes to providing exceptional performance. 4.6 GHz on air is incredible. Secondly that once you enter the realms of sub-zero cooling, whilst it is awesome for getting outstanding clockspeeds it really is a case of diminishing returns. All the faff involved in puttying up your motherboard and supplying it with fresh dry ice is only worth an extra 15 seconds over a bog standard air setup.

That is somewhat missing the point because nobody would ever claim sub-zero cooling as a sensible option, but it does show that the "OMG 6GHz" factor really is more about the numbers and achievement than providing something useable.

However that isn't the only things we did whilst we had the pot bolted on....

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27-06-2011, 08:10:17

tinytomlogan

Today we have something different at OC3D, a review of the dedicated overclocking board from Gigabyte, and starring 20KG of DICE.

27-06-2011, 09:12:53

SieB

Brilliant review, I enjoyed watching all the vids and following all the updates on FB. Also refreshing to see a review done in a different way, was a good break from the norm.

The Board is not only a looker but also a performance beast and if I was going x58 i'd definitely be tempted to buy it.

27-06-2011, 09:35:15

jonowee

TTL has got his bounce back after having his sub-zero cherry popped

. There has to be a way to credit dugdiamond with the 980X coffin model image in the written review and maybe add in the description on youtube.

27-06-2011, 09:39:27

dugdiamond

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonowee

... There has to be a way to credit dugdiamond with the 980X coffin model image in the written review and maybe add in the description on youtube.

the thanks and member's acknowledgements is enough is for me. cheers peeps

27-06-2011, 16:15:39

GODuk

73Ghz WHAAA!!

Bloody hell...

28-06-2011, 09:01:30

marsey99

the gold and performance awards are nothing, the big cheesey ttl grin award is priceless

28-06-2011, 09:02:33

tinytomlogan

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonowee

TTL has got his bounce back after having his sub-zero cherry popped

. There has to be a way to credit dugdiamond with the 980X coffin model image in the written review and maybe add in the description on youtube.

Cant put it everywhere, Dug was credited on the TTL facebook page though

28-06-2011, 16:59:39

kilobravo

This is one of the best reviews on any review-site.Looked at all the videos on the gigabyte x58a-oc.Farking amazing stuff

28-06-2011, 17:32:22

Bungral

Nice review mate. Was wondering where you'd been hiding.

Locked yourself away with some hardware and dice!

16-07-2012, 00:12:37

Humanoid1

hehe, looks like you guys had some fun with this one

I just got hold of one of these myself and an X5650 with some 8-8-8-24 1600MHz memory
- and as soon as my Noctua NH-D14 arrives I will be seeing where I can go with all this little setup

Whatever it's going to be a Great step up from my trusty aging Q6600 @ 3.5GHz

I Love this sense of anticipation

oh, and thanks for the great reviews, you saved me from buying a Thermolab Trinity. Budget was running low and seemed a great cooler for the price on other review sites...
But the D14 with its lack of thermal runaway kinda swung me ~_^

Gigabyte X58A-OC Sub Zero Review

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Published: 27th June 2011 | Source: Gigabyte | Price: £256.79 | Author: Tom Logan

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