Abit NF7-s or DFI Lanparty NFII Ultra B?

[cloud171]

This is the only real thing that is stopping me from ordering all the parts from my computer. I would go with the DFI right away since in most reviews it is better rated then the NF7-s, but I heard they have poor support and NF7-s is more stable. I don't want to go thru the hassle of returning the item, but from reading newegg's review most people's DFI were stable. I am planning to run a 2500+ mobile barton overclocked to 3200+. Any comments on DFI's stabllity and support?

 

[MDE]

If it isn't stable, Newegg should exchange it for an NF7-S without a problem but I wouldn't hesitate to pull the trigger. I'm actually kicking myself for getting an NF7-S and not the DFI. The Abit is a great board, but the overclocking I've seen on the DFIs is astounding.

 

[Bonesdad]

I've been looking at this board too, have not heard anything about instability...what reviews are you referring to?

 

[OatMan]

I have the DFI lanparty "A" revision and have used the NF7-S on a half dozen builds for family and friends.

You can't make a bad choice. But with regard to your question on DFI support...

Let me assure you the support is fantastic. Go here:
Supported DFI BBS

AngryGames is a full time DFI employee dedicated to online support. Best support I have ever had with any manufacturer hands down. TONS of resources on performance BIOS' etc. No one else comes close.

That said the NF7-S is by far the most popular board here at AT and you'll get plenty of support here for that one too.

 

[SithSolo1]

I'm loving my NF7-s v2 but I wish it would go higher than 2.9v on the vDimm w/o modding the board. Other than that I have no complaints.

 

[Mem]

Let me assure you the support is fantastic. Go here: Supported DFI BBS

Also they have a DFI rep in the AMDMB forums who`s very helpful,btw I own a DFI NF2 Infinity Ultra board as well and it was easy to setup and is rock stable.

 

[hytek369]

DFI, even though i own 4 nf7-s. the DFI just overclocks better

 

[Blain]

Are any of you DFI owners using the RAID 1.5 option? If so, is it really as great as it sounds?

Thanks

 

[LED]

Blain I tried RAID 1.5 on the DFI and there's quite a performance hit compared to RAID0...I'd rather back up RAID0 cause even if 1.5 catches a virus, it's :frown: time