Joined on 08/18/08
Run Away

Pros: Lots of USB 3.0 ports. Includes even the kitchen sink
Cons: Poor design for SATA and USB 3.0 headers, user guide lacks references to some included parts
Overall Review: The engineer who designed this board should go back to school. The SATA ports and one of the USB 3.0 headers face the front of the board, rather than being vertical. What's even worse is that they are right up against where a typical hard drive cage is located, making it nearly impossible to plug the cords in. If your case has an indented motherboard tray, you have even less room to maneuver. If you insist on getting this board, plug in the cords before putting the board into the case. As far as the documentation, neither the Quick Start Guide nor the User Guide reference the extras, such as the WiDi module or the wireless antenna.