The DFI LANParty NF4 SLI-DR EXPERT EDITION

**Capper** · January 25th, 2006

We've posted our review of the DFI LANParty NF4 SLI-DR EXPERT EDITION. Check it out here

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While many are anxiously awaiting dual x16 PCI-E boards to hit the market en masse, DFI took arguably the best socket 939 motherboard on the market and made it even better. I have absolutely no reservations recommmending the DFI LANParty NF4 SLI-DR EXPERT EDITION to those who want the very best board money can buy. If you already own the SLI-DR, there is no real sense in upgrading, but if you are in the market for a socket 939 NF4 SLI board, the DFI LANParty NF4 SLI-DR EXPERT EDITION should be at the top of your list.

**gvblake22** · January 25th, 2006

That is one amazing board indeed! I always love to see companies show thier true colors and take the initiative to redesign an already great board in order to make it that much better to suit an even wider range of enthusiast customers. Way to go DFI! :D

I particularly enjoyed your BIOS setting section as it was full of great tips. And it was also nice to see your varying overclocking success on this board, even with a more "stubborn" processor

Overall, a very informative and in-depth review. Nice Job :mrgreen:

**Capper** · January 25th, 2006

Man, I love AMD..... but this is the worst 4800+ I've ever seen

**gvblake22** · January 25th, 2006

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Originally Posted by Capper

Man, i love AMD..... but this is the worst 4800+ I've ever seen

Sorry to hear that man. Before the FX-60, the X2 4800 (in my mind) was the best processor available.

Kenc · January 25th, 2006

Rich, very nice review....!

You should add a note that TCCD users MUST use drive strenght settings to get their high OC's!

I know you couldn't mention it in the review, but any users of the Expert should be very carefull using low CPU VID and high CPU VID Special....(google is your friend

)

Also did you steal my idea??? LOL :)

:see pic:

Tyreal · January 25th, 2006

Oh cool. a new review, hadn't noticed :P

I'll read it later when i get more time. Good job man.

GV2NIX · January 26th, 2006

I'm going to be replacing my Ultra-D with an Expert. I already have the board, I just need to find the time to switch things over and start testing.

It may sound unnecessary crazy, but I abandoned the Ultra-D because of the poor chipset placement. With the expert I can use the Swiftech chipset HSF. I'm also hoping for some performance gains with the Expert. My Opty is starting to act strangely and although I'm not sure what's causing it, I want to have a different mobo to compare results. I'll definitely post back once I get things rolling. :)

**Capper** · January 26th, 2006

Like the review states....when you are running it at stock speeds, you won't see any performance benefit....its when overclocking that you will.
I hate the chipset placement on the NF4s, until the Expert it was a big issue in my eyes.
One solution I did find was to water cool the board and use Koolance's chipset cooler on the NB, fits perfectly under the video card.

sbohdan · January 26th, 2006

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Originally Posted by Capper

I hate the chipset placement on the NF4s, until the Expert it was a big issue in my eyes.

I second that. the chipset placement was one of the issues why I never got myself a DFI. I guess my next rig will have one

GV2NIX · January 27th, 2006

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Originally Posted by Capper

Like the review states....when you are running it at stock speeds, you won't see any performance benefit....its when overclocking that you will.

"Stock speeds?" What is this strange language you speak?

January 25th, 2006	#3
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January 25th, 2006	#6
Tyreal Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 2,559	Oh cool. a new review, hadn't noticed :P I'll read it later when i get more time. Good job man. I Like Watercooling. D-Tek Fuzion, MCP655, MCR220

January 26th, 2006	#7
GV2NIX Official HL Legal Counsel Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 136	I'm going to be replacing my Ultra-D with an Expert. I already have the board, I just need to find the time to switch things over and start testing. It may sound unnecessary crazy, but I abandoned the Ultra-D because of the poor chipset placement. With the expert I can use the Swiftech chipset HSF. I'm also hoping for some performance gains with the Expert. My Opty is starting to act strangely and although I'm not sure what's causing it, I want to have a different mobo to compare results. I'll definitely post back once I get things rolling. :) CPU: Opteron 170 @ 2.70GHz (270x10) Vcore=1.425V Mobo: DFI Lanparty UT nF4 SLI-DR Expert RAM: 2x 512 OCZ PC-4800 EL Elite CL2.5-4-4-10 2T (1:1) Video: ATi Radeon X1900XT PSU: FSP Group FX700-GLN 700W My Heatware

January 26th, 2006	#8
Capper We take both criticism and positive comments very positively Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 6,071 Blog Entries: 6	Like the review states....when you are running it at stock speeds, you won't see any performance benefit....its when overclocking that you will. I hate the chipset placement on the NF4s, until the Expert it was a big issue in my eyes. One solution I did find was to water cool the board and use Koolance's chipset cooler on the NB, fits perfectly under the video card. INTEL QX9650 // Gigabyte EP45 Extreme // 8GB PC2-8500 // BFG GTX260 MaxCore // DD Torture Rack // Seagate 750GB HDD // OCZ Vendetta // PC Power & Cooling 620W PSU

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January 25th, 2006	#2
gvblake22 Modder-ator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tempe Desert Posts: 6,480 Blog Entries: 1	That is one amazing board indeed! I always love to see companies show thier true colors and take the initiative to redesign an already great board in order to make it that much better to suit an even wider range of enthusiast customers. Way to go DFI! :D I particularly enjoyed your BIOS setting section as it was full of great tips. And it was also nice to see your varying overclocking success on this board, even with a more "stubborn" processor Overall, a very informative and in-depth review. Nice Job :mrgreen:

January 25th, 2006	#5
Kenc Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4	Rich, very nice review....! You should add a note that TCCD users MUST use drive strenght settings to get their high OC's! I know you couldn't mention it in the review, but any users of the Expert should be very carefull using low CPU VID and high CPU VID Special....(google is your friend ) Also did you steal my idea??? LOL :) :see pic: