Pros: -Onboard video and PCIe X16 slot. -Good overclocking features for a mATX mobo. -onboard power and reset switch. -integrated bios flashing utility in the bios. -Good performance and stability

Cons: -Biostar went with the cheaper 6100/NF410 chipset instead of the faster and more featured 6150/NF430. This means you won't have gigabit lan and limited to 2 SATA drives, etc. -Location of the floppy header... as if anyone still use those things ;) -cheap onboard sound.

Overall Review: It gets a 5, since you can't give 4.5eggs. Built with an Aspire X-Qpack, 512x2 OCZ value, AMD64 3700+ SanDiego, 7800GT CO, Audigy2, zalman 7000cu. I put this system together mainly as a 2nd gaming machine, and doubles as a HTPC. This mobo is a decent platform to build upon. It has most things one need onboard, albeit in only passable quality. Given the price of the board, it is hard to fault BioStar for going with the cheaper sound and graphics solutions. This is easily rectified with adding on better components if one feels the need. Stands somewhere between mainstream and enthusiast boards. Good board for the money.

Comments: Pro: Removable motherboard tray. Good expandability for a micro-atx case. good flowing 120mm fan. Temp sensor and monitor. Con: Rounded IDE cables not included. Could use a 2nd SATA and a PCI-E powerlead. Neutral: Not bad for a bundled powersupply. Somewhat stable voltages. Could be better, but what does one expect out of a case that cost as much as a good powersupply. I had assumed the PS is an immediate toss item, but it is humming along with my AMD64 3700+ and 7800GT CO.

Comments: It is barely audible! Got it a few days ago and only burned about 10dvds. So far no coasters. Good product on the cheap.