This mobo has extra RAM slots, enough space for multi-GPU setups, and a full software toolset set this motherboard apart from many mainboards in the same price range. It performs well and does everything you want it to do. The reviewer gave it an Overclockers Approved award.

Overclocking:

An Intel Core i3 530 was OCed @4738MHz (22x215), a 62% overclock.

Compared To:

Asus Crosshair Formula IV, iostar TA890FXE. (Athon II X4 640)

Benchmarks:

PiFast, 3D Mark Vantage, SuperPi, wPrime.

Test Setup:

• CPU Cooler : Zalman CNPS9900
• CPU : Intel Core i3 530
• Memory : CSX Diablo 2GB DDR3 2000MHz
• PSU : NZXT HALE90 850W
• Video Card : ATI Radeon HD5550