It isn't junk, the thing I dont like is it has no LLC so you will need more vcore set in bios to allow for vdroop/vdrop. I have been able to reach the same stable oc's with this q9550 and my q9650 with the same load vcore and other voltages on this DQ6 as on my UD3P. It is actually a higher end board but I think the UD3P/R are a better value. My main reason for getting this board was to shoot for higher max oc, I believe this is a better benching board but for 24/7 use I would probably go with the UD3P/R. I am back in Windows 7-64 running blend at the same settings with a more clear ss. Will let this run for a few more hours to be sure it is stable.