AutoCAD 2009 x64

We utilize AutoCAD 2010 x64 and the Cadalyst Labs 5 benchmark.


Application Performance - Autodesk AutoCAD 2010 x64

3ds Max 2010 x64

We utilize a rather large mental ray image and track the time it takes to render it.


Application Performance - Autodesk Maya 2010 x64

Blender 2.49a x64

We utilize the flying squirrel benchmark image and track the time it takes to render it.


Application Performance - Blender 2.49a x64

Cinema 4D R11 x64

Cinema 4D R11 is one of our favorite programs to create high-end 3D images and animations. We track the time it takes to render a swimming pool layout.


Application Performance - Maxon Cinema 4D R11 x64

LightWave 3D 9.6 x64

Another popular 3D rendering program is Lightwave 3D 9.6. In this test we time the rendering of a single frame from an office building animation. The time to render the full scene is approximately four and a half hours.


Application Performance - NewTek Lightwave 3D 9.6 x64
Multitasking Audio / Video
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  • mfs - Friday, March 26, 2010 - link

    how do you get 4 phase on the GA-P55M-UD2? looks like 6 by the photos? bit-tech says 6 too.
  • andersbranderud - Friday, March 12, 2010 - link

    Does anyone have any experiences with overclocking an i7-860 on this motherboard with 1333 mhz or 1600 mhz ram.

    In that case give me some more details.

    Thanks!

    Anders Branderud
    bloganders.blogspot.com
  • zoggy - Thursday, February 18, 2010 - link

    Was looking at picking up GA-P55M-UD2 for a HTPC, going to pair it with Core i7 860 and a ATI HD 5000 series card. Wanted to know if there was any problems with this board to do the bit-streaming of HD audio or if the UD4 would be better suited?
  • Hrel - Friday, October 23, 2009 - link

    Pictures of the Motherboard BIOS, THANK YOU SO MUCH!
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  • Googer - Sunday, October 11, 2009 - link

    I don't see how the inclusion of something can be seen as a negative. I am sure there are a few users who still depend on a floppy drive from time to time (retro dos gamers, some drivers, and archiving old files) and it's presence has little to negative impact on the actual usability, functionality, or performance of the motherboard.

    As for my self, I have tried several times to remove my drive, only to have someone or myself find an unexpected need for it a few months later. So I still keep it installed but the drive it's self remains disabled in the bios until I actually need it. Having it enabled has no noticeable impact on my P4 based system.
  • Serveo - Friday, October 9, 2009 - link

    Hi Gary,

    Nice review. I am planning to buy a p55 mATX board. There are some on the market but mostly they support only 16x & 4x GPU and thats a pity.

    Only the Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD4 and ASUS Maximus III Gene support sli/cross at 8x mode. I would like to your review about these boards soon. The price for the GA-P55M-UD4 is available around € 130.- incl. VAT and the Maximus III Gene around € 170.- incl VAT.

    Thats why I probably go for the Gigabyte due to the price an the board colors, but the board layout has some fails and according to the review at bit-tech.net the performance is not that good.

    Gary when can I aspect the review about these boards? Or which of these two board would you advice?
  • Awnold - Wednesday, October 7, 2009 - link

    Hi Gary,

    Great article! Looking at other user's experience w/ the Gigabyte board, I've seen a number of complaints w/ memory compatibility (e.g., Newegg's reviews). Would you mind posting the part #'s of the different memories you tested this board with?

    I did see your comment that the F4 BIOS improved memory compatibility, but to my knowledge they haven't updated their qualified memory list yet.

    Also, if other users on this forum have experience w/ this board, would you mind posting your memory config as well?

    Thanks!
  • Awnold - Friday, October 9, 2009 - link

    I'm mostly curious about the G.Skill memory used. Does anyone have any success (or BSODs/failures) with the following modules:

    F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH
    F3-15000CL9D-4GBRH
    F3-16000CL9D-4GBRH
  • haplo602 - Tuesday, October 6, 2009 - link

    stop with this P55 flood and finaly review a few 785G boards !!! please please PLEASE !!!

    I don't care about intel, I want to build an AMD PC and your site is severely lacking in that part ...

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