DFI has won the race when it comes to bringing out the first Mini-ITX sized P55 motherboard. UK website Clunk.org has managed to get hold of details and images of the upcoming LGA-1156 board.

With the PCB of the LANParty MI P55-T36 measuring in at 6.7 x 6.7-inch, the board is equipped with a decent array of specs and features :-

• 6 Phase PWM with Japanese made solid capacitors
• High Frequency Multi Layer Inductors
• 2 connectors on board for 4 USB 2.0
• One 16x PCI-E 2 slot
• 3x SATA II ports with RAID
• 2x DDR3 Slots Supporting Dual Channel
• Realtek ALC 885 7.1 Audio
• Intel GBe LAN
• 6x USB 2 Connectors
• 7.1ch outputs
• 1x Powered e-SATA/USB
• Coaxial/Optical SPDIF
• Dump-Proof Clear CMOS Button
• LED Post Code Display
• ABS II

Availability of this board is said to be very near, but a definitive date has not yet been mentioned. Pricing is also yet to be disclosed.