DS3P Version 3.3

Jimmy1983 said:
Is 3.3 the latest version off this board? My friend is selling a version 2, is 3.3 the best?
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3.3 are the latest, added official support for 1333 FSB. I have a rev2 DS3P mobo which I bought last month and an running it no probs. As to what's the best, have heard reports that the latest 3.3 mobos don't overclock as well as the older boards but then again I remember seeing 1 user post that they got tremendous overclocks on a 3.3 so can't really say till more people try them out.
 
IAmATeaf said:
3.3 are the latest, added official support for 1333 FSB. I have a rev2 DS3P mobo which I bought last month and an running it no probs. As to what's the best, have heard reports that the latest 3.3 mobos don't overclock as well as the older boards but then again I remember seeing 1 user post that they got tremendous overclocks on a 3.3 so can't really say till more people try them out.
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You can't update the version yourself, can you? Yer well I will see what price my friend offers me the board for, otherwise I will go for a new version 3.3
 
No you can't, the rev number is a hardware revision number and the revisions in some cases also use differing BIOS'es.
 
IAmATeaf said:
No you can't, the rev number is a hardware revision number and the revisions in some cases also use differing BIOS'es.
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You can you updated to the latest BIOS via gigabytes website though, can you?
 
You can update to the latest BIOS for that mobo and revision yes but sometimes you can't flash a rev2 mobo with a rev3.3 BIOS, you'd need to check on the manufacturers website to be honest to see what they say.
 
I have just got a DS3P to replace a P5Ne and it seems to overclock quite well, currently got a e6300 at 3ghz without any effort and it seems very stable.
 
WJA96 said:
A DS3 Rev. 3.3 and a DS3P are two different motherboards, I think.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17717288
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He's on about two different revisions of the DS3P though.

I have a rev 2 board and it really is a superb clocker. See siggy. :D

I think the bios is the same on both revisions. Rev 2 is on F4 and rev 3.3 is on F4 (the only one so far). Both bios were released at the same time so they might well be the same.
 
pastymuncher said:
He's on about two different revisions of the DS3P though.

I have a rev 2 board and it really is a superb clocker. See siggy. :D

I think the bios is the same on both revisions. Rev 2 is on F4 and rev 3.3 is on F4 (the only one so far). Both bios were released at the same time so they might well be the same.
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Yes - I see that now. Thanks for that. I'm very confused. I've just been and had a look at Gigabyte's website.

For 4 basic models - S3/DS3/DS4/DQ6 there are 14 different BIOS types. Incredible.

How a retailer or customer is supposed to keep a track of that lot is beyond me.
 
I asked 2 non-OcUK resellers and they said even though they had stated revision on their sites they couldnt guarentee a revision. 1 amended their site, the other strangely left it and no amount of prompting could get them to be bothered to update.

DS3 has been out since at least summer last year and they have made v1, v2 and rev 3.3 of most of the list in previous post.
 
I bought the DS3P from OCUK last week and it was rev2, I was hoping for 3.3 but you can't have everything. It runs sweet though and Im sure Ill be able to get more juice out of the CPU if I try.
 
weringo said:
I bought the DS3P from OCUK last week and it was rev2, I was hoping for 3.3 but you can't have everything. It runs sweet though and Im sure Ill be able to get more juice out of the CPU if I try.
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Who fills in the product descriptions? Stevie Wonder?

OcUK said:
GIGABYTE Rev 3.3 P965 Series motherboards were designed to take full advantage of the blistering performance inherent in the new generation Intel Core™ 2 Duo processors featuring 1333MHz FSB.
As 1333MHz FSB is natively supported, no overclocking is need to unlock the performance benefits of these powerful processors. The GIGABYTE Rev 3.3 P965 Series motherboards also feature flexible memory support options in the BIOS, greatly extending the overclocking potential of the boards, especially when using a 1333MHz FSB processor. With memory multiplier settings including x2.0, x2.5, x3.33 and x4.0, users who overclock will be able to see a marked improvement in memory performance, with even slight overclocking reaching a more than 5% increase in performance.
The 965P-DS3P (rev.3.3) supports latest Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad Core processors, manufactured using a 65nm silicon technology, Intel's latest high performance CPU delivers the most energy-efficient performance available today. Based on Intel's Micro Architecture, the Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad Core processors with 4 cores and two shared L2 caches provide the best capability-per-watt solutions and are an ideal choice for multi-media enthusiasts and intensive multi-tasking environments. This cutting-edge processor offers significant performance boosts and provides an overall more energy efficient platform.
Windows Vista Premium promises to deliver a streamlined computing experience designed to fundamentally change how users view, find and organize their digital information. With P965/G965/946/945 solutions all enabling support for Vista Premium, GIGABYTE offers a fresh and unique desktop experience that will be more informative, intuitive and completely new.
To ensure a longer for systems in daily operation and boost system stability under extreme conditions, this platform adopts cutting-edge Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Capacitors from the world's leading vendors. With these high-quality components , users can take advantage of better electronic conductivity and excellent heat resistance for enhanced system durability
With support for ATI CrossFire, GIGABYTE pushes the envelope once again by delivering highly optimized performance and flexibility demanded by power users and extreme gaming enthusiasts. Designed to provide unmatched multi-GPU support with dual PCI Express connectivity, the GA-965P-DS3P (rev. 3.3) allows users to take advantage of the ultra smooth 3D rendering, blazing-fast frame rates and enhanced visual quality possible with a dual graphics card solution
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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-076-GI&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=565
 
weringo said:
I bought the DS3P from OCUK last week and it was rev2, I was hoping for 3.3 but you can't have everything. It runs sweet though and Im sure Ill be able to get more juice out of the CPU if I try.
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I got the DS3P from OCUK last week as well, the manual states its rev 2 but the box states it supports 1333fsb cpu's which i believe is the rev 3.3.
Are there any markings on the board to indicate what rev it is?
 
Well, with my legal beagle hat on, the specification very clearly says it's a Rev. 3.3 so you should send it back and ask for a Rev. 3.3 and they should pay the carriage in both directions. It's clearly inaccurate as they are advertising the Rev. 3.3 and supplying a Rev. 2.0.
 
As pointed out above the box will still say rev2 but it will have a big sticker on it saying support for 1333. Have a look at the mobo, at the rear of the board along the left hand side top edge it will say what revision it is.
 
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