From the get-go, it's plain that this ain't your normal motherboard.
Check out the plain packaging!
Even the extras are pretty basic.
And here's why - the board itself, in all its 'nature's danger colours' glory.
If the CPU slot looks odd, it's because all the chokes and MOSFETs have been moved elsewhere so the area around the socket can be insulated against condensation.
And that socket can be fed a mess of power! UP to 1500 watts...
The VGA slots have also been spaced out to make adding insulation easier here, too.
Both North and South Bridge chips are impressively cooled.
A huge range of onboard overclocking tools, from voltage measurement modules to an instant 4GHz button.
A jumper and indicator for operating one of two BIOSes.
There's those stealthy chokes!
Two extra power inputs on either side of the SATA ports, allowing three PSUs to be connected at once.
Bare basics in terms of IO, but that's not what this board is about. Keep an eye on an upcoming issue for a full review.
From the get-go, it's plain that this ain't your normal motherboard.