Yeah this is a great board, can overclock like a mofo and has good performance for its cost and for Aus $160 u cant beat that.
I plan to buy the sli version of this board because of the extra space and team it up with a opteron 146 and either a 6800 or X800GTO2 (if they ever bring them out in...
Linux is alot more secure then windows so if your worried about your computers security and are willing to learn Linux then go for it and if you dont like it you can always go back to windows
Im running a 3.2E @ 3.6 using a Titan Vanessa L-Type heatsink and it keeps the temps down to 23c/73f when idling and just under 40 when under full load
3.2e @ 3.6 cooled by a Titan Vanessa L-Type
2x512mb Generic Ram
Gigabyte 8S661FXMP - Soon will be upgrading to a DFI LANPARTY PRO 875B REV B
WD 120Gb
WS 40Gb
Samsung DVD-ROM
Song DVD Burner
HIS Excalibur 9800Pro ICEQ Platium
Some generic case - soon will upgrading to a SIlverstone TJ06