What's wrong with the EP35 DS3L?

[lektrix]

What's this I hear...the EP35 version of the board is more expensive than the original P35 version and you can't OC the RAM FSB?!? Is there a way to enable OC or a newer bios that unlocks all the locked settings?

 

[JasonandBecky]

You have heard bad info. You can OC on it just fine. I am running my E8400 at 9x445 just fine on my EP35 DS3L. 1:1 memory ratio.

 

[lektrix]

So it OCs just as well as the predecessor GA-P35-DS3L?

The "energy saver" feature didn't bother you at all?

 

[Drsignguy]

Originally posted by: lektrix
So it OCs just as well as the predecessor GA-P35-DS3L?

The "energy saver" feature didn't bother you at all?

If you don't OC, it works fine only if you install the app. If you OC, don't install it.

 

[lektrix]

Originally posted by: Drsignguy

Originally posted by: lektrix
So it OCs just as well as the predecessor GA-P35-DS3L?

The "energy saver" feature didn't bother you at all?

If you don't OC, it works fine only if you install the app. If you OC, don't install it.

So this "program" has to be installed? In Windows or bios?

 

[Drsignguy]

Windows. It is on the dvd that was supplied with the MoBo. Called Dynamic Energy Saver.

 

[lektrix]

Originally posted by: Drsignguy
Windows. It is on the dvd that was supplied with the MoBo. Called Dynamic Energy Saver.

Alright, great info.

The EP35 DS3L is basically a DS3L then

 

[Drsignguy]

Originally posted by: lektrix

Originally posted by: Drsignguy
Windows. It is on the dvd that was supplied with the MoBo. Called Dynamic Energy Saver.

Alright, great info.

The EP35 DS3L is basically a DS3L then

Why yes it is! The "E" is just an energy Saver addition to this board and is an option if you choose.

 

[Jarmonk]

Originally posted by: JasonandBecky
I am running my E8400 at 9x445 just fine on my EP35 DS3L. 1:1 memory ratio.

Just curious, what ram and voltage settings are you using?