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01-08-2005, 06:20 PM
cryptz

could anyone tell me what UT stands for, i was originally under the impression that the UT was the higher end board but after reading this i see that the NF4 SLI-DR is. Also i was curious about the UT SLI-DR. I really dont want any of the front panel stuff and i know i wouldnt end up using it anyways. Is the UT SLI-DR basically the nF4 sli-dr without the front panel and leds?. If not then what is the difference, and finally can the nf4-sli-dr function properly without the front panel connected (i dont see the UT SLI-DR anywhere other then the manual scanned, so i dont know how soon it will be available)..

thanks
01-08-2005, 08:02 PM
orig3n

http://www.overclockers.ru/images/ne.../08/dfi_04.jpg

Any info on why its 16x + 2x instead of 8x + 8x?
01-08-2005, 08:27 PM
Dissolved

Quote:

Originally Posted by orig3n

http://www.overclockers.ru/images/ne.../08/dfi_04.jpg

Any info on why its 16x + 2x instead of 8x + 8x?

thats just the Ultra-D, it doesnt have True SLI 16x + 16x AFAIK.
the U-D is made for quad monitors and not SLI i think..
01-08-2005, 08:34 PM
Stumpjumper5200

I don't see why an ATI "SLI" setup wouldn't work on an nVidia chipset, that makes about as much sense as saying an X800 won't work on an nForce3 board. The chipset and motherboard should work like a chipset and motherboard, not a bunch of little electronic nVidia soldiers trying to invade and kill the ATI video card. :stick: I mean, it's not like M$ is making the hardware..........*shudders* :eek:

From my understanding, the SLI capabilities come from the drivers. The extra lanes from the chipset/motherboard and that bridge between the cards are the hardware support. Am I right in thinking that?
01-08-2005, 08:40 PM
orig3n

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dissolved

thats just the Ultra-D, it doesnt have True SLI 16x + 16x AFAIK.
the U-D is made for quad monitors and not SLI i think..

Thats cool, im getting the DR board anyway :) from what i can tell it has no switch caps for SLI either?
01-08-2005, 09:16 PM
TinTin

Quote:

Originally Posted by cryptz

could anyone tell me what UT stands for, i was originally under the impression that the UT was the higher end board but after reading this i see that the NF4 SLI-DR is. Also i was curious about the UT SLI-DR. I really dont want any of the front panel stuff and i know i wouldnt end up using it anyways. Is the UT SLI-DR basically the nF4 sli-dr without the front panel and leds?. If not then what is the difference, and finally can the nf4-sli-dr function properly without the front panel connected (i dont see the UT SLI-DR anywhere other then the manual scanned, so i dont know how soon it will be available)..

thanks

UT: Normal box packing, no front panel, no UV cable sleeve and no PC Transpo, but I still see the Debug LED on the Ultra version(sample).

http://www.dfi.com.tw/Upload/Product...SLi_D_B&A1.jpg
01-08-2005, 09:31 PM
orig3n

Anyone able to confirm if the NV5 silencer would work on both cards with the SLI board :). The asus one could fit them easily due to them being 2 slots apart :toast: but this board is very tight
01-08-2005, 09:51 PM
googles

the dfi nf4 ultra board will be able to run fake SLi like the msi nf4 ultra board right?
or am i mistaken?
01-09-2005, 02:58 AM
spinboy

No you are not misstaken.

Ohh well, can't wait to get this board anyways.
01-09-2005, 04:06 AM
sUpervizer'

Look at this pic and tell me if its an Ultra board why do they put SLI bridge ?

http://planet.nana.co.il/bdz/UltraSLI.JPG
01-09-2005, 04:12 AM
Dissolved

and you get a free bios chip remover?
01-09-2005, 06:01 AM
orig3n

Quote:

Originally Posted by sUpervizer'

Look at this pic and tell me if its an Ultra board why do they put SLI bridge ?

http://planet.nana.co.il/bdz/UltraSLI.JPG

That is a SLI board in the image infront of an Ultra-D box, what the hell is going on :stick:

I just want the 2xNV5 silencers to fit this board as i want the heat out of my case :(
01-09-2005, 06:12 AM
onethreehill

Quote:

Originally Posted by cryptz

could anyone tell me what UT stands for, i was originally under the impression that the UT was the higher end board but after reading this i see that the NF4 SLI-DR is. Also i was curious about the UT SLI-DR. I really dont want any of the front panel stuff and i know i wouldnt end up using it anyways. Is the UT SLI-DR basically the nF4 sli-dr without the front panel and leds?. If not then what is the difference, and finally can the nf4-sli-dr function properly without the front panel connected (i dont see the UT SLI-DR anywhere other then the manual scanned, so i dont know how soon it will be available)..

thanks

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/smokin/DFI.jpg

Diagnostic LED Connector & FRONTX panel are for LANPARTY nF4 SLI-DR only.

LANPARTY UT nF4 SLI-D has the FRONTX panel ?? If this is correct. I think LANPARTY UT nF4 SLI-DR will have the FRONTX panel also

• LANPARTY nF4 SLI-DR
SLi graphics card bridge
UV kits(Round Cables & Cable sleeving bundled)
FRONTX panel
Four Serial ATA ports supported by the nForce4 chip
Four Serial ATA ports supported by the Silicon Image Sil 3114 chip
http://www.dfi.com.tw/Product/xx_pro...YPE=LP&SITE=US

• LANPARTY UT nF4 SLI-DR
SLi graphics card bridge
FRONTX panel?
Four Serial ATA ports supported by the nForce4 chip
Four Serial ATA ports supported by the Silicon Image Sil 3114 chip

• LANPARTY UT nF4 SLI-D
SLi graphics card bridge
FRONTX panel?
Four Serial ATA ports supported by the nForce4 chip
http://www.dfi.com.tw/Product/xx_pro...YPE=LP&SITE=US

• LANPARTY UT nF4 Ultra-DR
DXG(Dual Xpress Graphics) supported
Four Serial ATA ports supported by the nForce4 chip
Four Serial ATA ports supported by the Silicon Image Sil 3114 chip

• LANPARTY UT nF4 Ultra-D
DXG(Dual Xpress Graphics) supported
Four Serial ATA ports supported by the nForce4 chip
http://www.dfi.com.tw/Product/xx_pro...YPE=LP&SITE=US
01-09-2005, 08:31 AM
computersmsa

http://coolaler.nil.com.tw/images/ddr700/23.gif
DFI nF4 inside
http://www.coolaler.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=35808
01-09-2005, 09:12 AM
texuspete00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stumpjumper5200

I don't see why an ATI "SLI" setup wouldn't work on an nVidia chipset, that makes about as much sense as saying an X800 won't work on an nForce3 board. The chipset and motherboard should work like a chipset and motherboard, not a bunch of little electronic nVidia soldiers trying to invade and kill the ATI video card. :stick: I mean, it's not like M$ is making the hardware..........*shudders* :eek:

From my understanding, the SLI capabilities come from the drivers. The extra lanes from the chipset/motherboard and that bridge between the cards are the hardware support. Am I right in thinking that?

I agree with you and will not believe otherwise until someone posts concrete evidence. I think it's a bunch of guys with tinfoil hats on jumping to conclusions. There currently is no such thing as AMR etc... so that is why it's not supported. They say ATi will not need that bridge so maybe ATi chipset has it built in exclusively? I dunno, but unless ATi goes out of there way to break it, it will work. nVidia has done nothing before to believe that they will hurt mobo sales to influence graphics sales. You move the jumpers and you get 2 PCI-e 8x lanes from the mobo... simple as that. It was implied in the other DFI thread we'd be fools to think this way. Well stubborness of graphics firms would make people buy via... a real genious move... how could I have been so stupid.
01-09-2005, 10:24 AM
TinTin

Lanparty UT NF4 ULTRA-D

Some more pictures and simple tests, sorry, it is in Chinese :)

http://www.anti-x.org/bbs/viewthread...ge=1&tid=41555
01-09-2005, 10:27 AM
Onepagebook

DFI nF4 inside
http://www.coolaler.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=35808[/QUOTE]

:confused: :confused: :confused:

that's not the DFI.. it's MSI NEO4 :D
01-09-2005, 10:29 PM
Tony

Looks like I get one one 12th of Jan or so, expect info from then.
01-09-2005, 10:39 PM
orig3n

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigtoe

Looks like I get one one 12th of Jan or so, expect info from then.

Thats great :banana: cant wait to get the final word on these boards before we get them as we are supposed to be getting them on the 26th.

A quick question for you know mr OCZ guru ;) does the powerstream 600w only come with 1 6pin VGA connector? Im thinking of upgrading to it from my Antec 480w for my SLI 6800GT system
01-09-2005, 10:49 PM
Maelstrom2160

Quote:

Originally Posted by InvisGreenMan

OK this is the reasoning... now for the REVIEW!!!

Theater-Like Karajan 8-channel Audio Experience

Taking full advantage of Intel's new Azalia audio standard, DFI's proprietary Karajan further eliminates the unwanted noise by embedding the audio codec on a separate daughter card. By isolating the codec into an independent grounding, less interference is produced with other digital grounds on the motherboard. Karajan audio solution allows for crystal clear analog sound output even when other I/O devices are being used.

is there any s/pdif output on the karajan?
01-09-2005, 10:50 PM
TinTin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maelstrom2160

is there any s/pdif output on the karajan?

Coaxial SPDIF IN AND OUT :)
01-09-2005, 10:54 PM
TinTin

http://www.anti-x.org/hwreview/gm_nf4_ultra/29S.jpg
http://www.anti-x.org/hwreview/gm_nf4_ultra/SANDRA.jpg
http://www.anti-x.org/hwreview/gm_nf4_ultra/4V.jpg

AMD Athlon 64 (Winchester) 3000+ (0442)
DFI Lanparty UT NF4 ULTRA-D
GeForce 6600GT PCI-E
Geil ULTRA-X DDR400 (DUAL CHANNEL)
Vapochill Lightspeed

Approximate Prices: (Not confirmed yet :D )

LanParty nForce4 SLI-DR　　　HKD $1800 ~ US$230
LanParty UT nForce4 SLI-D　　HKD $1390 ~ US$178
LanParty UT nForce4 Ultra-D　 HKD $1180 ~ US$151

:)
01-09-2005, 11:00 PM
TEDY

so cheapest 150$ ? uf too high for me
01-10-2005, 01:59 AM
windwithme

http://www.coolaler.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=36056
01-10-2005, 02:25 AM
p4z1f1st

really sweet prices :)

especially for the nF4 SLI-D :)

only ~135€ - that darn-low :)

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