Well I guess I'm weird, I want 1 IDE channel I have a good solid dual format dual layer IDE DVD burner and no reason to replace it

If they were to ditch IDE though, then give at least 6 SATA. 4 won't cut it with no IDE!

I want at least 1 PCI slot that won't get blocked by double height graphics cards for my Audigy 2 ZS. Again, it works great (with Daniel_K's drivers) so no desire to find a replacement.

6 USB ports on the rear IO panel is nice, but 4 will do.

Must have gigabit ethernet!

Black boards are