Review. asus p8p67 deluxe b3

ASUS presents a wide range of motherboards with the second generation Intel socket 1155, specifically the H67 / P67 and Z68 chipsets. This time we released with nothing more or nothing less than the Asus P8P67 Deluxe Revision B3.

A high-end model, with a more than acceptable layout, powerful phases and a great overclocking power for the most enthusiastic users. Let's take a closer look.

ASUS P8P67 DELUXE B3 FEATURES
CPU:	Socket 1155 for 2nd generation Intel® processors Core ™ i7 Processor / Core ™ i5 Processor / Core ™ i3 Processor Compatible with Intel® 32nm processors.
Chipset:	P67 Express B3
Memory:	4 x DIMM Max. 32GB, DDR3 1866 (OC) / 2133 (OC) / 2200 (OC) * / 1600/1333/1066 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Maximum capacity of 32Gb of memory. * For CPU related reasons, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz modules will default to DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz.
Expansion Slots:	2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (single in x16 mode or dual in x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (in x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 2 x PCI
Multi-GPU:	Compatible with NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI ™ Technology Compatible with ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX ™ technology
Storage:	Intel® P67 Express Chipset 2 xSATA 6.0 Gb / s ports (gray) 4 xSATA 3.0 Gb / s ports (blue) Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 Marvell® PCIe 9128 SATA 6Gb / s Controller with HyperDuo Function * 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb / s (dark blue) JMicron® JMB362 SATA Controller * 2 x External SATA 3.0 Gb / s (1 x Power eSATA) * These SATA ports are for hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not compatible.
LAN:	Dual Gigabit LAN - 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) Intel® 82579 Gigabit LAN- Dual interconnection between the integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR
Audio:	Realtek® ALC889
USB:	NEC USB 3.0 Controllers - 4 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (2 p on the board and 2 on the back panel) Intel® P67 Express Chipset - 12 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (4 on the board; 8 on the back panel)
Rear ports:	2 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 (blue) 1 x PS / 2 Combo Port (Keyboard / Mouse) 2 (1 x Power eSATA) x External SATA 2 x S / PDIF out (1 Coaxial, 1 Optical) 1 x IEEE 1394a 2 (1 x Intel® LAN) x LAN port (RJ45) 8 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 8 x Outputs / Inputs for audio channels 1 x Clear CMOS switch
Phases	- Digital 16 + 2 power design
BIOS	- UEFI BIOS
accessories	ASUS Q-Shield 2 x SATA 3.0Gb / s cables 4 x SATA 6.0Gb / s cables User manual 2 in 1 Q-connector 1 x ASUS Front Panel USB 3.0 Box 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector
Manufacturing Format:	ATX Manufacturing format 12 inch x 9.6 inch 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

As we can see in the characteristics we are in front of a very complete motherboard. With support for i3 / i5 / i7 CPU, with the new P67 B3 chipset, support up to 32gb of 2133/1866/1600 Mhz RAM, Multi GPU Ati and Nvidia, 4 Sata 2 ports and 2 Sata 3 ports with Raid 0 possibility, 1, 5, 10, Dual Gigabyte Intel Network card, UEFI BIOS and with great overclocking capacity thanks to its 16 + 2 digital phases.

Now let's go deeper into some peculiarities:

To start we will talk about what the abbreviation VRM means: Voltage regulation modules. They are one of the main modules of the motherboards, since they are responsible for supplying the necessary voltage for the CPU with the highest possible accuracy. ASUS DIGI + VRM includes a programmable "microprocessor" that manages the board power digitally. The power phases are 16 + 2 which can dynamically adjust PWM voltage and frequency modulation in BIOS.

In this image we can see the dissipation in the phases.

The improvements can be summarized in:

· Faster detection and response.

· Superior cooling.

CPU power x 2.

The ultimate turbo processor. It's a switch that's on the motherboard that offers more precise voltage control for your overclocking. While EPU, is a technology that monitors the load of the system and adjusts the consumption accordingly, allowing to reduce the noise of the fan and prolonging the useful life of the components.

Let's see the box in detail:

As we see in the image, it includes: usb 3.0 x2 front adapter, sata 3.0 / 6.0 cables, back plate, sli bridge, installation disc and manuals.

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In these images we have appreciated how well the motherboard looks and its excellent cooling.

LED indicator for any incompatibility or failure of the motherboard.

Bluetooth for all overclocking / monitoring management.

MemOk button! and TPU lever.

TEST BENCH:
Box:	Silverstone FT-02 Red Edition
Source feed:	Seasonic X-750w
Base plate	Asus P8P67 DELUXE
Processor:	Intel i7 2600k @ 4.6ghz ~ 1.32v
RAM:	G.Skills Ripjaws X
Graphic card:	Gigabyte GTX560 SOC
Rehobus	Lamptron FC5 Revision 2.
HDD	120GB Vertex II SSD

Thanks to its powerful phases we have carried out several tests with Overclocking with an Intel 2600k, reaching the processor up to 5ghz with 1.42v over the air. We have also overclocked 4.6ghz with 1.30v. Giving a more than acceptable result in 3dMark Vantage: 72951 points.

The ASUS P8P67 Deluxe can be an excellent choice for high-end users on socket 1555. The high quality can be clearly seen in the cooling, the voltage regulators, the phases and the UEFI BIOS has been greatly improved over the previous bios. After our tests and more than a month of use, the board that responds solidly to all kinds of tests and its performance is exceptional. But to assess the pros and cons, we leave you with our already classic table:

ADVANTAGE		DISADVANTAGES
+ Quality components: 16 + 2 digital phases, EPU, TPU, etc…	- Layout in PCIE could be better for multigpu systems.
+ Great Overclocking ability.
+ Error LEDs.
+ Three years guarantee.
+ Bluetooth support for overclocking and monitoring.

We give him the silver medal: