Conclusions
Though the X58 chipset has really not changed in the nearly two years since its introduction, technology has of course moved on. Besides Intel’s 32nm process, which made the Gulftown six-core i7 980X processor possible, USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s’ release last year, along with several new Asus unique features released since Asus’ X58 boards.
The release of the Core i7 980X definitely made it high time to release some updated X58 boards, and Asus has complied with a pair of X58 boards, including the P6X58D-E. As I mentioned in the introduction, this isn’t merely a warmed over P6T, there are some nice changes here. This board has all of the new Asus features, like a PLX Bridge which makes True USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s possible, and MemOK, a solution to memory compatibility issues. Asus’ 16+2 Phase power should definitely make for stable overclocks and long component life. The NB cooler is a nice pinfin affair with a heatpipe.
Probably the most noticeable thing about the board is Asus has finally eliminated the IDE and floppy ports. This will definitely increase the amount of space on the motherboard. Now to get rid of those PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports….
The Asus P6X58D-E runs $240 at my favorite online retailer. That is ten bucks less than the P6T when it was released nearly two years ago, and only $10 more than it sells for now. It is also $70 less than its big brother the P6X58D Premium, which has a nicer heatpipe cooler and an onboard reset button, but that’s all I see different. Definitely a value. ThinkComputers gives the ASUS P6X58D-E Intel X58 Express Motherboard a 10 out of 10 score.
Pros:
– Updated features compared to original X58 boards including True USB 3 and SATA 6Gb/s
– Gulftown ready
– Excellent price
Cons:
– None
Thanks for this page- I am having trouble mounting this mb into my case because the blue metal pieces on the underside of the mb cause the mb to “lift” away from the case and the only option would be to use longer screws for the hole closest to the ps/2 connections which would then cause the whole rear connections section to not line up correctly. Did I need a special case for this mb to accommodate the blue metal pieces on the underside? my case is a Cooler Master ATX compatible. Thanks!
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Dont like this board. It’s quite picky on the DRAM. You have to manually change the settings in the bios as AUTO doesnt give you the correct voltage or QDRAM settings. XMP also is a joke in this boad.
There are issues that are unique to this board and the Marvell controller if you want to run 6 GB/sec.
Asus customer support is horrilbe and all and all, a dud of board in my opinion.
And another thing, if you want to run 12 GB or more on this board then the max supported speed is 1333 NOT 1600 mhz!!