i have been using this motherboard since almost 9 months with DUAL CORE E5700 3.0 GHz 2nd gen. processor it works awesome .. brilliant performance and it works truely well while doing multi-tasks having high usage of memory compared to other motherboards , other boards become slow and usually hangs . but this one gives priority to each and every process and executes all of them at the same time with really nice rapidity . i love my board too much . it just suits best for me .. if u wanna play...

Basically I got this mobo for My Intel QX9650 (Core™2 Extreme Processor 12Mb Cache, 3.00 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB ) it has Q fan which intelligently adjusts ur cpu fan speed. supports asus trubo boost with 3 profiles for easy overclocking. currently using it with 8 gb DDR3 @ 1333Mhz (9-9-9-24 CR2)

I wanted something to replace my ASUS P5GCMX because its BIOS clock had started malfunctioning after 5 years. I wanted a value MOBO. Searching through about 39 motherboards, I finally settled with this one. Let me show you light:

PROS

1) Great Packaging both my Flipkart and ASUS
2) Extra SATA Cables provided but not nuts
3) Good Spacing between all components
4) Motherboard very decently marked for assembling
4) Very Good Overclocking Capabilities and User Interface
5) Lots of Safety Featur...

hey friends i am running my computer institute and very much experience with motherboards. Here are some review about asus boards:

1- I am facing too much problem after 1 year old Asus motherboards. They are very sensitive to electric and dust. Many asus motherboards not getting power startup. You have to unplug SMPS supply from motherboard and clean Motherboard and replug.

But also fact that asus motherboard good in running. Good FAN control to CPU.
Asus PC probe good hardware monitor s/w...

I bought this board in dec for my E7500, running on 3.67 GHz on stock had heating issues in summer, but fine now, increase voltage by 50mV, fsb and rams to 1333. And processor fan speed to max.
Doesnt have USB 3
Internal graphics chip is quite fast, ran max payne 3 at 800*600 everything low.