Intel DP35DP

Pros: Price, features.

Cons: XP install requires some administration.

The Bottom Line: Great value for the money, very fast.

Review: I'll qualify my positive review with a caveat that installing Windows XP using the RAID device requires either buy a USB floppy or creating a Slipstream installation of Windows XP to use for installing.  Using a USB floppy has its own issues ...

Pros: 'Seems' a well specified board, 6 SATA connections, (why I bought it)

Cons: Well the jury is still out, lets see if it works when finished.

Review: After reading several web based reviews on Intel's own goal regarding the setting up of a raid on this motherboard (I had already purchased the MB) I also decided to contact Intel 'techy-bod' support. After 3 days I received the following reply (perhaps ...

Pros: I was able to return it.

Cons: Poorly thought out implementation for Windows XP users.

The Bottom Line: Can't afford the IIAC (Implementation Installation Aggravation Cost)

Review: I purchased this motherboard to upgrade an existing systems reliability and data backup. The board is well layed out and physical installation took less than half an hour. I kept my existing Core Duo processor, memory, Power supply, case, and DVD RW. I ...