**Official ABIT IP-35 Pro Review/Overclock/Guide Thread**

[Ace-a-Rue]

I'm highly considering the Abit IP35 Pro for my new build this coming week, I first have some questions:

1) Is this board solid and stable as rock for 24/7 usage even while OC'ing? Just as stable as say Gigabyte's top P35 offering? Or is the board a nightmare (I've had those )?

yes, it is stable with high overclocks.

2) Are there any bug, flaws, drawbacks or otherwise potentially negative aspects about this board?

no.

3a) How bad is the vdroop in conjunction with a quad-core (OC'ed Q6600)? What about relatively in comparison to the Gigabyte? (I know the ASUS P5K is much better, but it's not an option.)
3b) If it's bad, how much will this limit what? I understand it limits OC'ing potential a bit, but how much in reality? (20 Mhz, 100 Mhz, 500 Mhz?)

droop is bad but does not affect the overclock...power regulation is very stable.

4) Is the stock cooling adequate? Even without an extra fan for it and a side-blowing style cooler such as the Ninja or Ultra 120?
I noticed it can't be replace with TR mosfet and chipset aftermarket coolers, will this be an issue at all? (I'm going for a quiet setup.)

Thanks!

~ Kris

cooling is adequate with the current heatpipe...i showed a mod that you can do by removing the heatpipe and then remove current TIM...from there, you can add AS Ceramique...then re-attach it with insulated washer, common nuts and bolts purchased at home depot.

EDIT:...i see you live in sweden...i guess home depot won't work for you.