ASUS P7P55D Deluxe (P55 Express) Motherboard

Power Consumption

We are now able to find out what kind of power is being used by our test system and the associated graphics cards installed. Keep in mind; it tests the complete system (minus LCD monitor, which is plugged directly into an AC wall socket).

Power usage of the new platform is quite good considering that the CPU managed to jump into turbo mode and overclock itself if needed.

Heat Generation

As a new measure, we are now monitoring the heat generation from the key components on the motherboard; this being the Northbridge, Southbridge (if it contains one) as well as the Mosfets around the CPU. The results are recorded at idle and load during the power consumption tests.

Heat generated is extremely good, too. Compared to the X58 boards the P55 runs alot cooler.