Intel DP55WG

[Rob Williams]

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]

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]

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.

 

[Unregistered]

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]

$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]

$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]

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.