Intel DX58SO2 mainboard, which we have recently reviewed on our web-site made an unforgettable impression on us. It is a truly revolutionary model, because it is nothing what Intel mainboards used to be (except for the BIOS). In terms of layout and functionality it can successfully compete against flagship solutions from the leading mainboard makers, and is even seriously better than the competition in certain aspects. Of course, we were extremely excited about such success and decided to check out more of the company’s products, only this time we wanted to see what they’ve got for the latest LGA1155 processors. I have to say that there are new mainboard models almost in all series of products: Classic, Executive, Media and Extreme, but even though there are a lot of different models available, the choice was fairly simple. The majority of mainboards is designed in microATX or mini-ITX form-factors and is based on Intel H61, B65, Q67 or H67 chipsets, which use the graphics core, integrated into the processor and are not intended for overclocking. DP67BA mainboard is based on Intel P67 Express, however, it is designed as a microATX mainboard with a bit of extra textolite on the side to make it fix the ATX form-factor dimensions. As a result, it has all the drawbacks of the small form-factor products but doesn’t have their advantages featuring only two additional PCI slots as compensation. So, it turns out that there is only one mainboard model that could be of interest to us out of fifteen Sandy Bridge products available – Intel DP67BG. This is the only LGA1155 mainboard from the Extreme series, i.e. it contains all the latest features and functions that can possibly be onboard of an Intel platform today. So, let’s see if the mainboard functionality meets contemporary requirements and our expectations.