If you look carefully at the picture, you'll notice the part where most heatsinks connect to the CPU is definitely different from the norm. Instead of just a flat sheet of conductive metal, Xigmatek's HDT (Heat-pipe Direct Touch) technology places the heatsinks right next to the CPU, which they claim will provide even better cooling
Seen here is Xigmatek's Achilles model which weighs in at 660g with the fan mounted on and emits only 20.64dbA. Quiet enough for you?
Xigmatek's HDT technology is not only restricted to CPU coolers, they also have a Battle Axe model for VGA cooling. The name comes from the axe-shaped cover of the fan. The Battle Axe is compatible with Nvidia's GeForce 8800, 7900 and 7800 series and also with ATI's Radeon X1950, X1900 and X1800
This is a DDR2 version P45 board with ICH10R. Belonging to the LANParty UT series, it features the external heatsink Transpiper that uses heat pipes. Other features of note include its use of digital PWM, a DFI Bernstein audio module and other DFI exclusive technologies.
The LANParty DK model comes in red and black and is mostly similar to the LANParty UT version in specifications. It does lack the Bernstein audio module and has only 1 Gigabit LAN. There are also 2 fewer SATA 3.0 ports and uses a 4-phase digital PWM instead of the 8 on the UT. In short, this is a less lavish board for those who don't need all those features.
A cut-down version of the LANParty DK P45 board is this JR version, which has a different cooling system and more importantly, less expansion slots. The other features however are intact if you don't need a full sized board
DFI's 'Blood Iron' 780G motherboard for AMD processors has the usual DFI features and like most of its boards we have seen here, uses digital PWM. DDR2 memory is supported up to 1066MHz and you'll also get Gigabit LAN, 6 SATA 3.0 ports and HD audio.
Meant for mini-DTX form factors is this CA230-BF board that uses the Intel GM45 chipset with ICH9M. This could find its way into OEMs and other system builders