DFI NF4 Ultra or the DFI SLI-d NF4

Jager · 26-December-05, 12:01 AM

I have the opportunity to get either a DFI Ultra -D mobo or the DFI SLI-DR mobo.
My understanding after researching them is that other than onboard SATA and the SLI having the SLI bridge and the unlocked SLI ability, that the boards are not that different.
i do not think ill be using SLI right now, however is it worth the extra 20 dollar investment now just incase? also the SLI-dr seems to be a slightly easier board to oc and tweak.. is that true for ppl here as well?

both are gonna be around 100 bucks to get. the Ultra is 90 and the SLI is gonna be 113.

pros cons other comments. I am finally able to move to 939, so i just gotta decide on the mobo. Thanks in advance.

GrandpaNoob72 · 26-December-05, 12:28 AM

I've had some minor reboot hiccups (mem issues) with my SLI-DR, but if you can swing it, I would say either it or the Expert would be a pretty good choice, looking at not having to upgrade anytime soon after your puchase. That would be my $.02...

Sparky · 26-December-05, 01:03 AM

The ultra-d and the sli-d are exactly the same mobo.....except for the names of course. You can make an ultra-d into an sli-d by just making a couple of mods, i.e. pencil tricks and what not. You can check it out here

$SOLID$ Necro · 26-December-05, 01:10 AM

Sli is the way to go if you are a gamer, otherwise skip it. You just never know when you will find a match for your card for a great price, easy way to double your graphics power

Plus..it just looks badd ass when stuffed fulla vid cards

+

Oh, and if you get the plain version, you still have to track down a bridge, and by the time you do that and pay for shipping, you haven't saved much. It will still run SLI without it, but you are going to loose performance.

THRASHER2 · 26-December-05, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jager


	both are gonna be around 100 bucks to get. the Ultra is 90 and the SLI is gonna be 113.

We were Just talking about this

I will beat you to the BUY!!!!!!!!!

26-December-05, 12:01 AM		#1 (permalink)
Jager Apex Tech Fanatic	DFI NF4 Ultra or the DFI SLI-d NF4 I have the opportunity to get either a DFI Ultra -D mobo or the DFI SLI-DR mobo. My understanding after researching them is that other than onboard SATA and the SLI having the SLI bridge and the unlocked SLI ability, that the boards are not that different. i do not think ill be using SLI right now, however is it worth the extra 20 dollar investment now just incase? also the SLI-dr seems to be a slightly easier board to oc and tweak.. is that true for ppl here as well? both are gonna be around 100 bucks to get. the Ultra is 90 and the SLI is gonna be 113. pros cons other comments. I am finally able to move to 939, so i just gotta decide on the mobo. Thanks in advance. Last edited by Jager; 26-December-05 at 12:13 AM..

26-December-05, 01:10 AM		#4 (permalink)
$SOLID$ Necro Mastah Overclocker	Sli is the way to go if you are a gamer, otherwise skip it. You just never know when you will find a match for your card for a great price, easy way to double your graphics power Plus..it just looks badd ass when stuffed fulla vid cards+ Oh, and if you get the plain version, you still have to track down a bridge, and by the time you do that and pay for shipping, you haven't saved much. It will still run SLI without it, but you are going to loose performance. Last edited by $SOLID$ Necro; 26-December-05 at 03:11 AM..

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26-December-05, 12:28 AM		#2 (permalink)
GrandpaNoob72 Eleven-Bravo Sitrep Writer	I've had some minor reboot hiccups (mem issues) with my SLI-DR, but if you can swing it, I would say either it or the Expert would be a pretty good choice, looking at not having to upgrade anytime soon after your puchase. That would be my $.02...

26-December-05, 01:03 AM		#3 (permalink)
Sparky Apex Tech God	The ultra-d and the sli-d are exactly the same mobo.....except for the names of course. You can make an ultra-d into an sli-d by just making a couple of mods, i.e. pencil tricks and what not. You can check it out here