Quote Originally Posted by Blauhung View Post
If you put an extreme chip in this board, be prepared to be disappointed. From my time with it, it is very capable overclocker as far as the u-ATX integrated graphics boards go, but it is by no means the kinda board that you would want to waste a $1000 chip on. You would probably do well with it, but i would have to ask you what you are looking for getting a IGP u-ATX board with a top of the line chip.

Why not get something more sensible for that CPU that has proper high quality power delivery and a full set of overclocking options such as GTL tuning and tRD settings?
Uh, it has a x16 slot for a discrete videocard....the HTPC case I'm using supports full length videocards...I plan on putting in a 3870x2 card in along with the CPU I mentioned & 4 150gb Raptors...paired with my 1080p TV, I will have a very nice set-up...I am just hoping I can overclock the 45nm quad ok...I would be very happy 4ghz-4.2ghz...I don't know if I will be able to fit in my Freezone Elite yet, but if I can, temps will stay low.

Also, I believe this mobo has GTL tuning as well...