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Title: Pictures and introduction of GA-X58A-UD9
Post by: runn3R on April 30, 2010, 09:52:14 am: (http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/upload/files/X58A-UD9%20+box%20.jpg)
(http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/upload/files/X58A-UD9%20+pipe1.jpg)
(http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/upload/files/X58A-UD9.jpg)
(http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/upload/files/X58A-UD9%20+pipe.jpg)

http://d.scribd.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=30931846&access_key=key-2kzud3x6rhgqqfnm8iyc

More information:
http://www.giga-byte.co.uk/FileList/WebPage/mb_unlocked-power/unlocked-power.htm
http://www.giga-byte.co.uk/Products/Motherboard/Products_OverView.aspx?ProductID=3434
Title: Re: Pictures and introduction of GA-X58A-UD9
Post by: bofh1971 on April 30, 2010, 06:59:01 pm: dare I ask if all those PCI-E slots go at at least 8x at the same time?

the board is pretty extreme, including liquid cooling blocks as standard.
Title: Re: Pictures and introduction of GA-X58A-UD9
Post by: runn3R on May 05, 2010, 08:54:41 am: Hi bofh1971

Yes, to be precise it's as follows:

4x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16
3x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x8

I will upload the presentation about this MB in the first post today, it includes all details and specs.
Title: Re: Pictures and introduction of GA-X58A-UD9
Post by: ex58 on May 07, 2010, 04:43:16 pm: Nice. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures and introduction of GA-X58A-UD9
Post by: ex58 on May 08, 2010, 05:46:00 pm: Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD9 Manual (http://download.gigabyte.us/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_ga-x58a-ud9_e.pdf) released.

(http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/7785/mbmanualgax58aud9e.png)
Title: Re: Pictures and introduction of GA-X58A-UD9
Post by: runn3R on May 10, 2010, 09:24:24 am: Should be faster from Europe:
http://download.gigabyte.eu/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_ga-x58a-ud9_e.pdf

(of course it depends on your location :))
Title: Re: Pictures and introduction of GA-X58A-UD9
Post by: runn3R on May 12, 2010, 09:34:37 am: I've just uploaded more photos and links to Gigabyte websites in the first post
Title: Re: Pictures and introduction of GA-X58A-UD9
Post by: runn3R on May 13, 2010, 05:55:56 pm: I've just got info that new world records have been set using this MB, see here:
http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php/topic,1903.0.html
Title: Re: Pictures and introduction of GA-X58A-UD9
Post by: venganza on May 30, 2010, 07:43:39 pm: I am very happy with my new UD9, pricey but feature rich. Very nice indeed, just like my last GA boards.

(http://www.venganza.candidtech.com.au/1.small.jpg)

(http://www.venganza.candidtech.com.au/3.small.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures and introduction of GA-X58A-UD9
Post by: bofh1971 on May 31, 2010, 01:39:33 pm: sooo jealous :)
very nice rig,
where did you put the cooling stuff for the northbridge? (so technical aren't I? :) )
Title: Re: Pictures and introduction of GA-X58A-UD9
Post by: venganza on June 02, 2010, 08:53:16 am: Quote from: bofh1971 on May 31, 2010, 01:39:33 pm
sooo jealous :)
very nice rig,
where did you put the cooling stuff for the northbridge? (so technical aren't I? :) )

What do you mean?

The Silent Pipe stuff all fits like a charm :)
Title: Re: Pictures and introduction of GA-X58A-UD9
Post by: bofh1971 on June 02, 2010, 10:52:34 am: its just me, must need my eyes testing, I couldnt see the radiator just above the vga card initially :)
Title: Re: Pictures and introduction of GA-X58A-UD9
Post by: RuiPereira on June 03, 2010, 03:38:38 pm: WOW ... one kick ass board :o
Title: Re: Pictures and introduction of GA-X58A-UD9
Post by: venganza on June 03, 2010, 06:05:29 pm: Quote from: RuiPereira on June 03, 2010, 03:38:38 pm
WOW ... one kick ass board :o

You got that right, damn thing can handle 1500w for a bloody CPU, now where on earth do I find one of those? Overkill to the max :)

I have not even begun to play with mine, been too busy playing games to clock it.

I just bumped my i7 930 up to 3.2ghz without fiddling for the hell of it, and I even under-volted it by lots... The board doesn't seem to care, running my RAM at only 1.5v too.

I reckon when I do get around to exploring the limits, it is going to be a lot more forgiving than other boards. I hope I can get some ok figures and then settle into a nice 3.8ghz perm OC.

I have to say I totally love the CMOS CLR on the back of the case, no more opening side panels to reset when you push things too far.

I have always liked GA dual bios, and the UD9 is no exception, I am very happy to flash in Windows now, knowing I have a nice safety net.

The fact GA seems to be releasing flash updates fast (I presume in response to issues communicated to them like hanging in certain screens), is great. I imagine further performance enhancements will be forthcoming over time as well.

I am still amazed I shelled out so much for a motherboard, but I must say I love the thing.

Oh the northbridge seems nice and cool also which is great (not using water on it yet).

All in all very happy thus far with my new toy.
Title: Re: Pictures and introduction of GA-X58A-UD9
Post by: chenchen21621 on November 23, 2010, 07:20:47 am: nice work!

;D
Title: Re: Pictures and introduction of GA-X58A-UD9
Post by: Sadah on December 04, 2010, 07:42:11 pm: Man... Thats a piece of art...
Title: Re: Pictures and introduction of GA-X58A-UD9
Post by: jamesjohn on July 04, 2011, 10:27:42 am: That's looks nice..how much it cost?
Title: Re: Pictures and introduction of GA-X58A-UD9
Post by: Dark Mantis on July 04, 2011, 03:51:41 pm: Yes I would have to agree with you there. This board is certainly aimed at the enthusiast and has just about anything you can think of although it is a huge board! ;)
Title: Re: Pictures and introduction of GA-X58A-UD9
Post by: Badbonji on July 05, 2011, 09:55:29 am: Yeah sexy.

Although I am waiting for some eye candy of the LGA 2011 socket :o
Title: Re: Pictures and introduction of GA-X58A-UD9
Post by: Dark Mantis on July 05, 2011, 10:03:57 am: Along with a large percentage of the other members here I expect! ;)
Title: Re: Pictures and introduction of GA-X58A-UD9
Post by: Thaversonly on August 01, 2012, 11:14:56 am: I have my new UD9, expensive, but I'm very happy with feature rich. Very nice, just like my last album, GA.
Title: Re: Pictures and introduction of GA-X58A-UD9
Post by: Dark Mantis on August 17, 2012, 10:15:57 am: Quote from: Thaversonly on August 01, 2012, 11:14:56 am
I have my new UD9, expensive, but I'm very happy with feature rich. Very nice, just like my last album, GA.

Just getting a bit long in the tooth now though. I still run the UD7 which again was a beautiful board and still does what I need but I have a Z77 board for all the newer games etc.