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ASUS P6X58D-E
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ASUS P6X58D-E

12 Jul 2010
Overall rating 8.5/10

The ASUS P6X58D-E brings the latest features to the Intel X58 Express chipset, like USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gbps support. ASUS has engineered a true 16+2 phase power design that is ready for Intel's new 32nm 6-core processor. 3-Way SLI and Quad CrossFireX support are also included.

Tags: asus, intel x58, sata 6gbps

Performance:
9
Features:
8.5
Value:
8
THE GOOD
Excellent performance
Good layout
THE BAD
A bit pricey

Product Specification

Processor Support and Chipset Type
  • Support for an Intel Core i7 series processor in the LGA1366 package
  • North Bridge: Intel X58 Express Chipset
  • South Bridge: Intel ICH10R
Memory
  • 6 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 24GB of system memory
  • Support for DDR3 2000 (O.C)/1600/1333/1066/800MHz memory modules
Storage
  • Intel ICH10R controller
  • 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports
  • Intel Matrix Storage Technology Support RAID 0,1,5,10
  • Marvell 9128 PCIe SATA 6Gb/s controller (Drive Xpert Technology)
  • 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)
  • Supports EZ Backup and SuperSpeed functions
Audio Realtek ALC889 HD audio CODEC
Video
  • Supports NVIDIA 3-Way SLI Technology
  • Supports ATI Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology
Networking Gigabit LAN controller Marvell 88E8056 PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2
FireWire (IEEE 1394) VIA VT6308P controller 2 x 1394a port(s) (one at mid-board; one at back panel)
Rear I/O
  • 1 x IEEE 1394a
  • 1 x LAN(RJ45) port
  • 8-Channel Audio I/O
  • 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (Purple)
  • 1 x PS/2 mouse port (Green)
  • 1 x Clear CMOS button
  • 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Output
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output
  • 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
  • 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
Internal Connectors
  • 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)
  • 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue)
  • 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
  • 1 x CPU Fan connector
  • 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin)
  • 1 x Power Fan connector
  • 1 x IEEE1394a connector
  • Front panel audio connector
  • 1 x S/PDIF Out Header
  • 1 x CD audio in
  • 24-pin ATX Power connector
  • 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector
  • System Panel(Q-Connector)
  • 1 x MemOK! Button
  • 1 x Power on switch
Expansion Slots
  • 3 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (at x16/x8/x8 or x16/x16/x1 mode) slots
  • 1 x PCIe x1 slot
  • 2 x PCI slots
Other Features
  • ASUS Xtreme Design
  • ASUS Xtreme Phase
  • ASUS 16+2 Phase Power Design
  • ASUS TurboV
  • MemOK!
  • ASUS EPU
  • Express Gate
  • ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution
  • ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3+
  • ASUS Fan Xpert
  • ASUS Crystal Sound
  • ASUS Noise Filter
  • ASUS EZ DIY
  • ASUS Q-Design: Q-Slot
  • ASUS Q-Shield
  • ASUS Q-Connector
  • ASUS O.C. Profile
  • ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  • ASUS EZ Flash 2
  • ASUS MyLogo 2
  • Multi-language BIOS
Form Factor ATX form factor, 30.5 x 24.4cm

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