DFI LANPARTY nF4 SLI-DR ... reviews?

[Phaetos]

I am planning on getting this board. But I believe I saw a post somewhere claiming that it wasn't a true SLI board due the lack of correct PCI-e slots .. or something. I'm new to the SLI scene on this and was looking for some input. I will be getting a 6600GT, one for now and another in a few months, and want to get the board ready. Is this a true SLI board?

 

[Waylay00]

No, the DFI NF4 Ulta-D isn't a true SLI board, for it has some Dual Xpress Graphics Technology. The SLI-DR is a true SLI baord though.

 

[SunSamurai]

getting 6600GT for sli is your first mistake

 

[Jim Bancroft]

You may be thinking about this story on anandtech, where they converted an untra into an SLI with a little conductive paint. Looks promising, though there's questions about how much Nvidia's gonna love the idea.

As to your 6600GT plans: sounds fine to me, buying one now and another later. I'd ignore aeternitas' remark. Judging from the posting history he has an anti-talent for saying just the wrong thing to cheese people off.

 

[Phaetos]

So the SLI-DR that I am looking at is the right one?

 

[Phaetos]

And yes. I can't afford the 6800's as much as I would love to spend $500 on a video card, my wife and checkbook yell other things at me I figure the 6600's will do me just fine. Though, they don't come in 256MB versions do they, can't seem to find any.

 

[Jim Bancroft]

Pretty sure the DFI you're looking at is the same as the one in the anandtech review. I kinda wish now I'd held off on my NF4 purchase, since it looks interesting. DFI's a great brand too.

6600GT in a 256 MB configuration? Haven't seen any. There are ordinary 6600s with 256 megs of RAM, but IMO you're better off with a 6600GT, even at 128 megs. Too much raw HP difference for the 6600 to make up.

 

[Insomniak]

Originally posted by: aeternitas
getting 6600GT for sli is your first mistake

As an upgrade, it's not a bad idea. But straight off the bat? No good.