Has anyone else gone for an Intel DP67DE

Montala · 14 Jan 2011 at 22:27

Hi,

I am just curious as to whether anyone else (apart from me!) has purchased an Intel DP67DE (Micro ATX) Sandy Bridge motherboard?

I shan't have the remainder of the components for another week or two, so it will be some time before the build commences.

The CPU will be a 2500K, and the memory 2 x 2GB sticks of G.Skill RipJawX, (or Corsair XMS3) and the graphics will be provided by an EVGA GeForce GTX 460 Superclocked EE card.

Oh yes... and it's all going into a Silverstone SG04-F case!

Minipeace · 14 Jan 2011 at 22:57

I looked at the DP67BG, not to purchase but to see how the Intel compared to others. The reviews hint its manufactured by Asus for Intel so as a guess the DE is also an Asus board but without the fancy bios of an Asus board.
Will be interested to hear how you get on with the build.

Montala · 14 Jan 2011 at 23:03

I always thought that Foxconn made motherboards for Intel, although that was quite a few years ago now, so perhaps they are using Asus now instead.

I am looking forward to putting it all together!

Minipeace · 14 Jan 2011 at 23:32

Have a peep here.

http://www.funkykit.com/component/content/article/51-motherboards/6888-review-intel-dp67bg-extreme-series-motherboard.html

Looks like if what they say is true Asus, MSI and Gigabyte have manufactured boards for intel.
My last motherboard I purchased was an Intel Seattle BX which was a long time ago and it still runs but well outdated now. Never had a problem with it hense why I looked at the Intel range thinking that they may be a good choice.

Montala · 15 Jan 2011 at 00:11

An interesting read... thanks.

Would you believe there is still a live thread running on another Forum about the Intel D875PBZLK which must be quite a few years old now!

Minipeace · 15 Jan 2011 at 00:24

I think the Intel boards are a good choice. Keep us updated when you build it up.
I wonder if OC's going to stock them??

Montala · 15 Jan 2011 at 10:52

They do actually have one model in stock at the moment, namely the Intel BLKDP67DE P67 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Micro ATX Motherboard.

I would have got it from them, but I managed to find it cheaper somewhere else in the end!

Minipeace · 15 Jan 2011 at 11:17

Thanks Montala.
I missed that board when I checked and just posted to see if they will stock them but I would like to see the BG version which I may go for in the end if I go SB.
Fingers crossed