Gigabyte x58a-ud5 vs asus p6t deluxe v2

[mikedp5]

Which is better in terms of:

1. oc capability on i7 920 d0 to 4.0ghz(just 4.0, no more than that.)
2. features (do 2oz copper and ultra durable 3 make a big impact on performance of mobo?)
3. spacing on the pci-e slot (x16)
4. do both mobos' nb heatsink handle the heat on them?

Thanks!

 

[a4mula]

comparing apples and oranges here.

x58a is a usb 3.0 and sata 6gb/s board.
p6t deluxe v2 is a 6 month old board that doesn't support either.
look at
Asus P6X58D instead

Both boards will hit 4.0 if you have the cooling.

2oz copper supposedly insures a more even heating across the board

The asus has much better pci-e spacing

The 1366 NB runs hot, but nothing that should concern you. Not nearly as bad as the p45 for example.

Asus has 16+2 voltage, Gigabyte is only 12+2.

Asus offers MemOK which forces non-compliant (vendor qualified) ram to post so you can adjust the timings.

Take your pick, they're both fine boards.

 

[mikedp5]

thanks for the reply, does the difference between the phases (gb has 12+2, asus 16+2) do really much?also, is it hard to post a ram that is not vendor qualified?last, about the spacing, the asus has better, but if i go with the gb, would there be any issues in two cards not fitting?or just the heat? I will be using haf 932... Thanks!