Despite the fact it offers absolutely no extra performance and a few iffy bits, we really like this board and it offers good value for the genuine features it delivers. If you really want the latest SLI solution, the Striker II Formula should certainly be on your shopping list -- just be wary of what's coming out in the next few months: you won't be waiting another year for a chipset update like before.

That said, with Nehalem CPUs just over a year away, the Asus Striker II Formula might also be the perfect complement to get an annual upgrade cycle under way.