Gigabyte P55A-UD3 P55 Core i5 LGA1156 Motherboard Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips

The video begins with Linus introducing Gigabyte's P55A-UD3 as part of their new P55A lineup and proceeds to an unboxing and quick first look. He emphasizes the key feature upgrade of the series, namely the 333 onboard acceleration which provides USB 3.0 power at three times the standard and adds SATA 3.0 support, enabling faster data transfer for future SSDs. Linus then clears away the packaging and lays out the included accessories, such as the IO shield, IDE cable, SATA cables, manuals, installation CD, and an anti-static bag for the UD3 board. He notes that the UD3 represents the lower end of the P55A family yet still carries most core features, with SLI support notably absent, despite the presence of CrossFire X logos. A board rundown follows, detailing the CPU socket, power phase appearance, MOSFET heatsinks, DDR3 memory slots, power connectors, and the distinctive arrangement of six SATA ports from the Intel controller plus two SATA 3 ports from a Marvel controller for a total of eight ports. Linus also points out the I/O panel capabilities, including a PS/2 combo port, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 headers, digital audio outputs, a gigabit LAN port, and 7.1 audio. In closing, he reiterates the board’s balance of features and price point, framing the P55A-UD3 as a solid entry option within Gigabyte’s P55A lineup while hinting at what future-proofing looks like with USB 3.0 and SATA 3 adoption.

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