Well... that's good news
I was scared it was going to be a 945 or even a 925... that is a good board! It has the newest intel chipset, so you wont be disappointed
It is a well rounded system, with no major bottlenecks... they have thought the hardware through well, it will be perfect for you.
The ONLY thing I can say against it now, is the fact that it doesn't use an AMD chip (as they out perform intel on a bang per buck level atm). But as you know the company then it sounds like a great choice... don't suppose you have seen an AMD machine you want me to compare?
Also... if you really like, I could show you the system I could make for your budget (just gimme the amount and I'll show you a PC), I will use local prices (ie: US)... it sounds like a pretty tough challenge though
It's a good price, but mainly because of the extras you get.
I'll quit blabbing now. The system is SOUND AS A POUND!!! Just tell me if you want some comparisons
crabby