Intel P55 for Core i5/i7
If the CPU overclock were the only criterion for selecting the motherboards then Biostar TPower I55 would take the first place. Although such shortlisting of criteria would render performance and power consumption tests totally useless. Moreover the purpose of our comparison is to spot the best motherboard as a whole and the most beneficial in the said price range. Download Intel P55 for Core i5/i7 drivers.
Let’s start with the cheapest motherboard in our today’s review: Jetway HI05. This product features great many functions but unfortunately several circumstances prevent it from taking the lead. Firstly the price of $150 is not exact so far (the motherboard is not available everywhere). Secondly the failure to compensate the core voltage fluctuations takes Jetway HI05 down to the last lines in overclocking table. If you are not interested in top acceleration then Jetway HI05 may become the most beneficial solution (if you can find it).