ASUS P6X58D Premium - LGA 1366 - X58 - DDR3 - USB 3.0 SATA 6 Gb/s - ATX Motherboard

by Asus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.8 x 4.5 x 12.2 inches ; 5.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002WSHXQ2
• Item model number: P6X58D PREMIUM
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 13, 2009

Product Description

First X58 platform motherboard to be ready for the next generation storage and peripheral devices, the ASUS P6X58D Premium can fully unleash TRUE USB 3.0 & SATA 6 Gb/s bandwidth to speed up file transfers by up to 50%.

The ASUS P6X58D Premium motherboard features Intel's X58 chipset supporting the latest LGA 1366 processors, including the newest Intel 32nm 6-core processors. Its DDR3 Dual-channel Memory Architecture at speeds of up to 2000MHz (overclocked) offers exceptional performance to gamers and enthusiasts.

ASUS Xtreme Design offers the best performance, safety and reliability through ASUS exclusive innovations such as Xtreme Phase and TurboV. The 16+2 Xtreme Phase and Stack Cool 3+ specially designed PCB layers provide a cool and stable platform for breaking the latest overclocking records. For your daily tasks, the P6X58D Premium also proves to be an amazingly reliable motherboard for your high performance needs.

With the evenly spread out 3x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, you can enjoy the best in multi-GPU graphics technology with NVIDIA 3-Way SLI or ATI Quad-GPU CrossFireX while ensuring optimal airflow between the graphics cards.

Featuring ASUS' exclusive TurboV technology, you can now overclock and boost the system performance in real-time with ease using the micro-interval (0.02v) adjustments of voltages. Break new world records or just get the performance you need for the latest games you want to play. By selecting saved settings in profiles, you can quickly boost your overall system performance to match the speed needed for your demanding applications, on-the-fly.

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Key Features

• ASUS Xtreme Design featuring Xtreme Phase, Express Gate SSD and Stack Cool 3+
• 16+2 Xtreme Phases provides efficient cooling and increased reliability for better overclocking margins*
• TurboV tool with super-precise voltage tuning intervals for precise and optimal overclocking settings - in real-time
• Stack Cool 3+ provides passive cooling with up to 36°F cooler through its 2 ounce copper PCB layers and two additional PCB layers
• Express Gate SSD for instant access to Internet and multimedia enjoyment (5 seconds from cold boot)
• TRUE SATA 6 Gb/s and USB 3.0 throughput allows for transfer of files up to 50% faster
• MemOK! automatically troubleshoots memory default profile and boots from safe-mode
• Ready for next-generation 32nm 6-core Intel LGA 1366 processors
• 3-Way SLI / Quad-GPU CrossFireX support bringing you the best in Multi-GPU graphics technology
• Triple Channel DDR3 2000 (overclocked)/1600/1333/1066 MHz support for taking performance to the next level
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports allowing teaming function for doubling the bandwidth

Reviews and Awards: Great Hardware - "...a very good all-around board that is more than capable of satisfying most consumers." - Pureoverclock.com Gold Award - "...I have no hesitation recommending this board to every power user looking to upgrade." - OverclockersClub.com

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To Get the Best, Start with Xtreme Design

ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design The P6X58D Premium is built based on the groundbreaking 16+2 phase VRM design. The 16+2 phase power design, 16-phase for vCore and extra 2-phase for Memory controller inside CPU, can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with lower hysteresis loss and 100% Japan-made high quality conductive polymer capacitors, ASUS 16+2 phase VRM design also ensure longer component life and minimum power loss. Up to 36°F (20°C) Cooler - Stack Cool 3+ Stack Cool 3+ is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively by ASUS. By embedding 2 ounces of copper in its PCB and also extra layers of PBC, it effectively and noiselessly transfers heat generated by the critical components to the other side of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for effective heat dissipation - making temperatures cooler by up to 36°F/20°C. 32nm - 6-core Intel CPU Ready The P6X58D Premium is also ready for the next generation 32nm, 6-core Intel CPUs. With Xtreme Phases and the Stack Cool 3+ combined, you can expect an even lower system temperature and more performance from the new 6-core processors.

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TRUE USB 3.0 and SATA 6 Gb/s Performance

True SATA 6Gb/s Support Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. True USB 3.0 Support The first motherboard to be officially certified by the USB-IF to support USB 3.0 technology, the P6X58D Premium gives you the latest in peripheral connectivity standard for an ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps. Built to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. With TRUE USB 3.0 and SATA 6 Gb/s, your ASUS P6X58D Premium motherboard can transfer movies, music, and backup files up to 50% faster.

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Quick and Super-Precise Tuning

Whether you are a first time overclocker or trying to break the next world record, you will appreciate the comprehensive yet simple to use overclocking tools that comes with the P6X58D Premium. Fitted with the super-precise TurboV program, you can easily boost your CPU and system performance - in real-time. This advanced overclocking tool provides micro-adjustment intervals for key components' voltages and frequency, allowing fine-tuning to be twice as precise than other solution. The easy to use interface provides tuning capability for the CPU PPL, NB, NB-PCIe, and DRAM voltages in 0.02v intervals. The extra fine adjustments is able to provide you with optimized performance while achieving rock solid stability. Once the desired overclocking settings have been achieved, you can save the settings into preset profiles for quick and easy switching between presets for instant overclocking or power saving.

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Warranty

The P6X58D Premium carries a 3 year limited product warranty. ASUS product warranty is based on the serial number printed on the box.

What's in the Box

The entire ASUS P6X58D Premium package contains the following:

P6X58D Premium motherboard

User's manual

4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables

2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables

1 x 2-port USB 2.0/ eSATA module

ASUS Q-Shield

2-in-1 Q-Connector

1 x Optional Fan for water-cooling or passive-cooling only

1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge connector

1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector

Support Disc: Drivers, Anti-virus software (OEM version), ASUS Update, ASUS Utilities

Specifications: P6T/P6X58D Series

Model:	P6X58D Premium	P6X58D-E	P6T
CPU Socket	LGA 1366 for Intel Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition/Core i7 Processor	LGA 1366 for Intel Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition/Core i7 Processor	LGA 1366 for Intel Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition/Core i7 Processor
Chipset	Intel X58 /ICH10R	Intel X58 /ICH10R	Intel X58 /ICH10R
Memory	6 x DIMM, Max. 24GB DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory - Triple channel memory architecture	6 x DIMM, Max. 24GB DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory - Triple channel memory architecture	6 x DIMM, Max. 24GB DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory - Triple channel memory architecture
Power Phase	16+2 Xtreme Phase	16+2 Xtreme Phase	8+2 Xtreme Phase
PCIe 2.0 x16 Slots	3 (at x16/x8/x8 or x16/x16/x1 mode)	3 (at x16/x8/x8 or x16/x16/x1 mode)	3 (at x16/x16/x4 mode)
Multi-GPU	ATI Quad-GPU CrossFireX / NVIDIA 3-Way SLI	ATI Quad-GPU CrossFireX / NVIDIA 3-Way SLI	ATI Quad-GPU CrossFireX / NVIDIA 3-Way SLI
Gbit LAN	x2 with AI NET2	x1 with AI NET2	x1 with AI NET2
Audio	8-ch HD, DTS	8-ch HD, DTS	8-ch HD, DTS
Storage	2x SATA 6 Gb/s 6x SATA 3Gb/s 1x eSATA	6x SATA 3Gb/s 1x eSATA	6x SATA 3Gb/s 2x SATA 3Gb/s with Drive Xpert 1x eSATA 1x UltraDMA 133/100/66
USB	8x USB 2.0 + 2x USB 3.0/2.0	8x USB 2.0 + 2x USB 3.0	12x USB 2.0
1394a Firewire	2 ports	2 ports	2 ports
Features:
TurboV	Yes	Yes	Yes
Turbo Key	No	No	No
Xtreme Phase	Yes	Yes	Yes
Express Gate	Yes (SSD, 5 second start-up)	Yes	Yes
MemOK!	Yes	Yes	Yes
EPU	Yes	Yes	Yes
Stack Cool 3+ (2+2oz)	Yes	--	--
Stack Cool 3	--	Yes	Yes

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a board that will last a while, April 26, 2010

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Just Gary (Hilo, HI) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ASUS P6X58D Premium - LGA 1366 - X58 - DDR3 - USB 3.0 SATA 6 Gb/s - ATX Motherboard (Personal Computers)

Like the last reviewer, I like building my own system. That way, I get what I believe is important and exactly the way I want it. I bought this P6X58D because it features USB 3.0 and SATA 6 GB/s. Do I really need that right now? No, but those will be the new standard and I want a board that doesn't go obsolete in six months.

My build consist of the following:
Motherboard - P6X68D Premium
Memory - Corsair Dominator 6 GB 3 x 2 GB PC3-12800 1600MHz DDR3
Process Cooler - Cooling Master V8 (from my last computer)
Processor - Intel Core i7 960 3.2GHz
Case - Cooler Master Cosmos ATX Full Tower Case Silver
Power Supply - Corsair CMPSU-750TX 750-Watt TX Series 80 Plus Certified
DVD/CD drive - Sony Nec Optiarc 24X Dual Layer DVD+/-RW SATA (3G) Drive
Main Hard Drive - Intel 160 GB X25M Mainstream SATA II (3G) Solid State Drive (SSD)
Graphic card - ATI Radeon 4870 1GB (from my last computer)
Additional Data Hard Drives - 2 X Western Digital 1.5 TB Caviar Green SATA (3G) Intellipower. one Maxtor 300GB ATA drive (removed from my last computer).


Graphics is reused as I will wait a bit longer to replace it. I picked this board because it is fast and I wanted to take full advantage of the solid state drive. I did not buy any SATA-6G hard drives but can do that in the future. I opted for slower data drives since my programs will run off the solid state drive. I also installed my old SATA drive from my last computer so I can pull the information off. The motherboard comes with six SATA-3G ports so I used four for the hard drives, one for the front port eSATA, and one for the DVD writer. However, there are two SATA-6G ports I have not used, so I can still add two more drives or SATA-6G attachments.

This system is superfast with windows start-up amazingly quick. I cannot break down each component and say what contributes the most to the speed, but the motherboard seems to handle everything without conflict. Installation was no problem as all the components has easy to find locations and I did not have to set any pins. I have not optimized anything yet, just defaults at this point, so there is more to do, but I am glad you can trust a board to work well and that is what I got with this ASUS. So for the combination of features and reliability, I don't think you can do much better.

The only disappointment for me in the board is that it only has eight 2.0 USB ports. Eight may sound like a lot but with cameras, iphone, usb memory sticks, external hard drives, printer, and a few other objects wanting USB ports, I quickly run out (yes I can use an external hub but rather not). The motherboard does have two 3.0 ports but my case has 4 USB slots in the front port and I also wanted to install a Sony 18-1 card reader. With the four permanently attached USB ports on the back panel, I could not plug in the four front and the card reader. So for now I am doing without the card reader until I resolve the problem. But that does not take away from how well this board is performing.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for OC and Future-proof, January 30, 2010

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P. Won (Hawaii) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASUS P6X58D Premium - LGA 1366 - X58 - DDR3 - USB 3.0 SATA 6 Gb/s - ATX Motherboard (Personal Computers)

Easy to OC, SATA-6 and USB 3.0 great for future upgrades. PCIe layout could be better, my triefire radeon 5970 and 5850 are literally stacked on each other.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Motherboard, February 25, 2010

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Erik Read (Springfield, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASUS P6X58D Premium - LGA 1366 - X58 - DDR3 - USB 3.0 SATA 6 Gb/s - ATX Motherboard (Personal Computers)

Not much more to say about the product except that, as always, ASUS has delivered a great product.
No issues, great performance, cutting edge technology.
I always built my own PCs and always attempt to stay a little ahead of the curve.
This MOB eliminates dated technologies like a floppy controller and IDE controllers while adding USB 3 and SATA 6 gb/s interfaces.
Again, a great MOB that should last me awhile.