Intel DP55WG

Rob Williams · 11-30-2009, 01:09 AM

For most consumers, Intel might not be the first name to come to mind when building a new PC, but the company offers a rather robust line-up of boards for each chipset it releases. We're looking at the $140 "mainstream" DP55WG, which has an simple overall feature-set, but includes support for IR and also NVIDIA's SLI.

You can read our review here and discuss it here.

Doomsday · 11-30-2009, 04:36 AM

This mobo. should definitely be $100 (or less) like u said.......

i have heard alot from friends n cousins about Intels mobos being one of the most stable ones, it be true han!?
Well, me previous Intel-D865GBF with my P4 one lasted me 3 yrs without a problem..... and it still be working fine at my cousins place!

Rob Williams · 11-30-2009, 05:20 PM

I do believe Intel's boards to be the most stable out there, and that's the reason I pointed that out in the review. But still, for $140, I'd expect a bit more for the cash.

03-14-2010, 08:34 PM

I had an intel MB years ago. Was very stable even back in 1997(?). its true they always have a good reputation. they were nave very flexable as you also pointed out, sticking rigidly to their own specs, so no overclocking etc.

Optix · 03-15-2010, 09:26 AM

$140 from Gigabyte or Asus definitely seems to go further.

Intel has relaxed their outlook on overclocking but they still can't hold a candle to Gigabyte.

Rob Williams · 03-15-2010, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Optix

$140 from Gigabyte or Asus definitely seems to go further.

Intel has relaxed their outlook on overclocking but they still can't hold a candle to Gigabyte.

Even an equal-priced offering from either ASUS or Gigabyte looks a lot more interesting than what Intel offers most often. In talking to the head of Intel's motherboard line at CES, I was told that there has been an increased focus on overclocking over the past launch, and that the company expects to make it an even bigger part in the future. It should be interesting, that's for sure.

Optix · 03-15-2010, 06:13 PM

Too bad I didn't ask you to see if they could leave off the foolish skull design with the light up eyes. I'm not sure who thought of that but it's pretty tacky. Most enthusiasts want substance -and- style. Not a motherboard that looks like it was designed by a 300lb biker who thinks skulls and knives are cool.

11-30-2009, 01:09 AM	#1
Rob Williams Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 13,231	Intel DP55WG For most consumers, Intel might not be the first name to come to mind when building a new PC, but the company offers a rather robust line-up of boards for each chipset it releases. We're looking at the $140 "mainstream" DP55WG, which has an simple overall feature-set, but includes support for IR and also NVIDIA's SLI. You can read our review here and discuss it here. __________________ Intel Core i7-990X EE @ 3.43GHz, GIGABYTE X58A-UD5, Kingston 12GB DDR3-1333, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD, WD VR 1TB, WD 2TB, Seagate 2TB, LG BD-ROM, ASUS DVD-RW, Corsair 1000HX, Corsair H60 Cooler Corsair 800D, Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Gentoo (KDE 4.10, 3.7 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter <Toad772> I don't always drink alcohol, but when I do, I take it too far.

11-30-2009, 04:36 AM	#2
Doomsday Tech Junkie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: KHI, PAK Posts: 1,539	This mobo. should definitely be $100 (or less) like u said....... i have heard alot from friends n cousins about Intels mobos being one of the most stable ones, it be true han!? Well, me previous Intel-D865GBF with my P4 one lasted me 3 yrs without a problem..... and it still be working fine at my cousins place! __________________ PSU: Corsair AX850 - Case: Cooler Master HAF X - CPU:Core i7-2600k - Cooler: Cooler Master V6 GT - Motherboard: Asus Z68 Maximus IV Extreme Z - Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8 GB-1600Mhz - GPU: AMD MSI R6970 Lightning - HDD: WD Caviar Black 1TB, Seagate 2TB Barracuda Green - SSD: Intel 520 Series 120GB - K/B: Razer Lycosa Mirror - Mouse: Logitech G700 - MouseMat: Steel Series 4HD - LCD: Samsung 2333SW 23" - Speakers: Creative Inspire M4500 4.1 - Headset: Logitech G35 7.1 "Do not look at a man's prayers nor his fasts, rather, measure him by how well he deals with others, the compassion he shows his fellow man, his wisdom and his integrity" - Umar Ibn Al-Khattab

11-30-2009, 05:20 PM	#3
Rob Williams Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 13,231	I do believe Intel's boards to be the most stable out there, and that's the reason I pointed that out in the review. But still, for $140, I'd expect a bit more for the cash. __________________ Intel Core i7-990X EE @ 3.43GHz, GIGABYTE X58A-UD5, Kingston 12GB DDR3-1333, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD, WD VR 1TB, WD 2TB, Seagate 2TB, LG BD-ROM, ASUS DVD-RW, Corsair 1000HX, Corsair H60 Cooler Corsair 800D, Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Gentoo (KDE 4.10, 3.7 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter <Toad772> I don't always drink alcohol, but when I do, I take it too far.

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03-14-2010, 08:34 PM	#4
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	I had an intel MB years ago. Was very stable even back in 1997(?). its true they always have a good reputation. they were nave very flexable as you also pointed out, sticking rigidly to their own specs, so no overclocking etc.

03-15-2010, 09:26 AM	#5
Optix Basket Chassis Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 1,647	$140 from Gigabyte or Asus definitely seems to go further. Intel has relaxed their outlook on overclocking but they still can't hold a candle to Gigabyte.

03-15-2010, 06:13 PM	#7
Optix Basket Chassis Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 1,647	Too bad I didn't ask you to see if they could leave off the foolish skull design with the light up eyes. I'm not sure who thought of that but it's pretty tacky. Most enthusiasts want substance -and- style. Not a motherboard that looks like it was designed by a 300lb biker who thinks skulls and knives are cool.