GIGABYTE’s innovation again leads the motherboard industry with the introduction of the revolutionary Ultra Durable 3 technology. With 2 ounces of copper for each of the Power and Ground layers, Ultra Durable 3 is able to deliver dramatically lower system temperature, improved energy efficiency and enhanced stability for overclocking.
But don’t just take our word for it. Here is what the experts have to say:
Lower System Temperature
Hot Product @ Motherboards.org From U.S.A, 2008-Oct.
"The 2 oz of copper on the board definitely help keep temperatures down and the performance is right up there with the other P45 chipset motherboards. With temperatures of up to 10 degrees lower than other boards on this chipset in operation according to RealTemp, this board does exactly what Gigabyte advertises." http://www.motherboards.org/reviews/motherboards/1829_1.html
Golden Bear Award @Bjorn3D From U.S.A, 2008-Nov.
"The Ultra Durable 3 steps even further in terms of cooling of the motherboard. Gigabyte has designed the motherboard with "2oz of Copper and 2oz Copper Power and Ground layers for dramatically lower system temperature, improved energy efficiency, and enhanced stability for overclocking."
"The Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P is probably the best motherboard to date for any penny-pincher enthusiast. Its performance is on par with boards selling at twice of asking price (the EVGA 790i FTW that was tested) and yet it has a much lower power consumption. In addition, the number of overclocking tweaks available on this board marvels the boards that are selling twice the price of what this board is asking." http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1396
5 out of 5 Stars @ PC Magazine Russian Edition From Russia, 2008-Nov.
"The stability of the GA-EP45-UD3R MB during our testing is a result of GIGABYTE's newest technology Ultra Durable 3 and quality components produced in Japan. Results of tests show wide possibilities of this MB: SYSmark 2007 (version Preview, rev 1.04.670) – 172 balls, the highest results ever achieved by PC Magazine for MBs of middle-end class. This nice balanced product is a real competitor of MBs based on Intel X48 Extreme or NVIDIA nForce 780i and with a reasonable price."
Best Value Award @ TweakTown From Australia, 2008-Oct.
Dam Good Award @ Hardware Canucks From Canada, 2008-Oct.
"What can we say about Ultra Durable 3 itself? Well the higher quality solid capacitors, MOSFETs, and chokes are obviously a welcome addition, as they potentially increase the durability and longevity of the motherboard. The 2 oz copper PCB layers may have played a role in the low MOSFET temperature we recorded, as well in our extreme overclocking achievements." http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/10885-gigabyte-ga-ep45-ud3p-p45-motherboard-review-17.html
Editor Choice @ TechgageFrom U.S.A, 2008-Oct.
"Gigabyte has a real winner with the UD3P, and I couldn't be more impressed by what $130 can net you nowadays. This is one board you can't regret a purchase of, and for that and other reasons, I'm awarding the EP45-UD3P an Editor's Choice award. With the UD3P, you get some great "durable" features that for the most part do seem to serve a real purpose. You can't chuck the board at a wall and have it bounce off, but the UD3P is durable in other ways, with security, power efficiency, overclocking-ability and more." http:// http://techgage.com/article/gigabyte_ep45-ud3p/1
Recommended Award From Russia, 2008-DEC.
"The advantage of the GA-EP45-UD3 MB is its newest technology, Ultra Durable 3, which provides guaranteed stability and long period of work from the MB. Results of our testing is the GA-EP45-UD3 did better then other MBs tested before. Together with DES Advanced Technology, Ultra Durable 3 saves energy and your money."
4 ½ Stars out of 5 @ Matbe.com From France, 2008-Nov.
"With this EP45-UD3P, GIGABYTE proposes here a board with many improvements with UD3 innovation launch. During our review we really noted efficiency of new GIGABYTE cooling design, UD3 technology perfectly take over UD2, we are very glad to know that X58 board will support it !"
91 out 100 Score @ FiringSquad From U.S.A, 2008-Nov.
"Now Gigabyte is back with another first. the EP45-UD3P is a refreshing surprise from Gigabyte. Its extra ounce of copper is a feature you'd expect to find on a $200+ motherboard, not to mention the motherboard's fully-equipped back plate. Gigabyte also outfits the board with dual PCI Express graphics slots for CrossFire, and dual Gigabit LAN. " Bottom line -- if you're looking for an inexpensive CrossFire-compatible motherboard based on Intel's P45 chipset, you owe it to yourself to check out Gigabyte's EP45-UD3P. The motherboard incorporates high-end features without resorting to the high-end price tag." http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/gigabye_ep45-ud3p_review/default.asp
Innovación Award @ Todo Review From Spain, 2008-Nov.
Best Product of 2008 @ Hard 'n' Soft From Russia, 2008-DEC.
"The GA-EP45-UD3R and GA-EX58 Extreme MBs won the "Best product 2008"awards for the category of "Best MB technology". Ultra Durable 3 and DES advanced is main features realized by GBT for MBs in 2008 year. Japanese solid capacitors, low RDS MOSFETS, ferrite core choke, 2 OZ copper in PCB provide much better impedance, low working temperature, high stability and period of work during overclocking"
2008 Editor's Choice Award @ Upgrade Special From Russia, 2008-DEC.
"The GA-EP45-UD3 MB is good product with pleasant newest feature – patented GIGABYTE technology Ultra Durable 3. It provides effective cooling of PCB and MB shows good results in overclocking. Rich functional potentials and a lot of interfaces makes this MB powerful and reliable base for any PCs."
Editor's Choice @ PC DIY From Taiwan, 2008-Nov. "GIGABYTE EP45-UD3P uses 2 oz copper in the PCB layout, making the motherboard More stable and can use for a long time."
Editor's Choice @ PC Gamer From Taiwan, 2008-Nov.
"GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 3 series motherboards once again leads the motherboard industry for the highest quality and most innovative motherboard design. Featuring the industry's first consumer desktop motherboard design to introduce 2 ounces of copper for both the Power and Ground layers, delivering a dramatically lower system temperature, improved energy efficiency and enhanced stability for overclocking...."
3D News From Russia, 2008-Oct.
"The GA-EP45-UD3R MB has a high level of stability and performance, wide abilities for assembling, patented GIGABYTE technologies, such as Ultra Durable 3, effective cooling system, intelligent PWM-feature. Overclocking is strong side of this MB (FSB 550 MHz was takes easy). No another vendor of MBs don't provide similar technology yet. Russian end-users wait this Mbs in retail sales. " http://www.3dnews.ru/motherboard/gigabyte-ep45-ud3r/
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"Ultra Durable 3 is the third step of development of Ultra Durable technology. It includes all advantages of UD2 technology (Japanese solid capacitors, low RDS MOSFETS, ferrite core choke) and new feature - 2 OZ copper in layers of PCB. It provides low MB temps, saves energy and increases stability during overclocking. Signals translated in these layers also stay more clear."
"The GA-EP45-UD3R MB produced with Ultra Durable 3 technology (quality components and double thickness of copper in conductor layers). MB has a rich overclockers potential (in tests FSB=2000 MHz) with stable work and low temp of system. This MB is best choice for modern and performance system."
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