The Intel X58 platform is the first ever that supports both AMD's Crossfire and Nvidia's SLI technologies for multiple graphics cards configurations. In addition, it is the only chipset currently available that supports the newly introduced Intel Core i7 series of processors.. Today we will put under test two motherboards based at Intel X58 chipset from Asus and Foxconn. The Asus P6T Deluxe/OC Palm Edition and the Foxconn Digital Life Renaissance.

Before we proceed to the benchmarks, we start with some presentation pages for each motherboard.

Asus P6T Deluxe/OC Palm Edition

The Asus P6T Deluxe/OC Palm Edition is based on Intel's X58 chipset and supports all the latest Intel's processors from C2D up to C2Q and the 45nm designs. The motherboard supports DDR3 memory overclocked up to 2000MHz.

The board comes with OC Palm, an external overclocking hardware controller that allows users to easily perform overclocking functions and monitor system temperatures and fan speeds. The device has an LCD screen for easy operation.

All-in-all this product is advertised as the best motherboard for extreme overclocking and beyond.

- Quick features

• Intel LGA1366 Platform
• Intel X58 chipset
• Triple-channel DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 Memory
• 16+2 phase Power Design
• ASUS OC Palm
• ASUS TurboV
• ASUS EPU
• ASUS Express Gate SSD
• SAS Onboard
• SLI and CrosFireX on Demand
• Japan-made Conductive Polymer Capacitors! VRM 5000hrs lifespan @105°C, 500,000hrs @65°C

	LGA1366 The Best Intel Bloomfield Processor Ready LGA1366 The Best Intel Bloomfield Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel Core i7 processors in LGA1366 package which has memory controller integrated to support 3-channel (6 DIMMs) DDR3 memory. With the Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with system bus up to 6.4GT/s and a max bandwidth of up to 25.6GB/s, the Intel Core i7 processor is among the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.
	OC Palm: Versatile, Real-time OC Hardware Controller Imagine overclocking in real-time on a side screen without interrupting ongoing work and games. With the stylish ASUS OC Palm, you can easily perform overclocking functions; and monitor system temperatures and fan speeds with ease. It also supports the Yahoo! Widgets feature for online displays of real-time info like weather, stock prices and web-mail alerts. *Note: While using Yahoo! Widgets, OC Palm serves as a side display monitor only.
	Asus Turbo V: New OC Records with Real-Time Super-precise Tunings Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC - now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This extreme OC tool lets you set new ambitions on the OC stage with an advanced and easy-to-use interface - allowing you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS. With micro adjustments of the CPU PLL, NB, NB-PCIe, and DRAM voltages in 0.02v intervals, there are no limits - only extreme results to break new OC records!
	ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design: Innovation with the Best Quality Component for Best Performance The 16+2 phase VRM design is brought to the ASUS motherboards. 16+2 phase power design, 16-phase for vCore and extra 2-phase for QPI/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.
	Wind-Flow Thermal Design: Super-cool, Super-quiet Thermal Design Enjoy a super cool and quiet PC environment with the innovative Wind Flow Thermal Design. With specifically-engineered copper pipes, this thermal design effectively manages the airflow of the CPU fan and directs system heat away from the PC - resulting in efficient heat dissipation to lower overall system temperature and prolong system lifespans.

More information about the Asus P6T Deluxe/OC Palm Edition is available at the product's official page.

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