[First Look] DFI 680i LT NF-680i LT SLI (56K Warning~~~)

[adamsleath]

whats the difference between an x3220 and a q6600? are they the same ??? x3220 better bins?? different tdp's?

advantages of dfi 680i over udder ones??

[virtualrain]

whats the difference between an x3220 and a q6600? are they the same ??? x3220 better bins?? different tdp's?

advantages of dfi 680i over udder ones??

As for the x3220, it's apparently binned differently for lower TDP/voltage/temp. (or something) but it could all be just rumor. No one, to my knowledge, has been able to confirm anything.

Time will tell if the DFI 680i has any advantages over other 680i boards, but it has a great layout, great support, excellent BIOS options, and it's DFI!

[virtualrain]

Hi, I have a new issue with this board and Vista x64...

When I select shutdown, the board appears to be cutting power instantly which has ultimately corrupted my OS install...

This evening after doing some Prime testing at all stock settings just to ensure I have a stable/working board... I shutdown Vista x64 via the start menu. It immediately shut of the PC without going through the requisite (Logging Off... Shutting Down...) routine.

I then restarted the machine and it gave me a message after POST indicating that Windows was not shut down properly... what did I want to do? I said... Start Windows Normally.

Thinking this was odd, I tried shutting it down again. Same thing... immediate power off without going through the normal logoff/shutdown routine.

This time the OS would not start... I had to cycle power again and got it to start but now the OS is corrupt. A lot of systemprograms won't run (welcome center, control panel, etc.).

Any thoughts on why the board might be killing the power right away? Is this a BIOS issue?

I'm going to reinstall Vista tomorrow and try this again, but I'm a bit concerned.

[century child]

I am not running Vista x64 (I'm running XP Pro SP2) but I would think that if this were a BIOS issue the problem would occur regardless which operating system was used. I am not having this issue, mine shuts down normally.

[MikeMK]

Are u hitting the 'power' button on the start menu to shut down vista? If so, that doesnt actually shut it down. It puts it into sleep as default, and I know some of the builds ive done on Vista have issues coming out of sleep and often crash. U can change the power button settings so it shuts down like on XP, or click on the arrow to the side of the restart? button and it will give u all the restart/hibernate/sleep/shutdown options to choose from.

[hoodlikegaza]

wow this is an LT board for over $300? that's insanely expensive for a board that is supposed to be the "budget" revision of a chipset. I wonder if DFI will release a non LT version, it took them long enough to bring out their first 680i offering...

[hoodlikegaza]

I must say though,I may buy this board based on the fact they use digital PWMS alone. I'm sure that alone will help against these horrendous ram killing scenarios we are seeing with almost every other 680i based board right now.

[lionel57000]

some news from europe

german shop get this day the mobo, and start shipping motherboard ....

[Spazilton]

Anywhere have these in stock in the States?

I want one pretty much yesterday, and I can't stand this IN9 with a Q6600 anymore.

[Jobeo]

I want one pretty much yesterday

hrmm... motherboardpro was the place to try but it seems they have emptied the DFI warehouse... even before newegg listed the board.

they are now reporting May 16th as the next possible shipping date...

[scarface]

kinda seems like they did a beta release doesn't it.

[MikeMK]

I honestly don't know the difference, they look the same to me, I'm talking to Oskar about it, should have an answer soon.

Hey, Eyeborg, dont suppose u've heard any more about this issue? Only its a deal breaker for me! LOL! btw, the Enermax galaxy I have is the EGA1000EWL, if that makes any difference, i see the one nuzgo is having problems with is the EGX1000EWL.

[vincey2kr1]

I ordered my DFi 680lt from motherboardpro Friday should be arriving tommorrow but I'm having second thoughts about building an entirely new system and waiting for the X38 or see how the P35 goes. So i might just sell it. If anyone might be interested pm me. It will be of course unused/unopened.

[Wiggy McShades]

I ordered my DFi 680lt from motherboardpro Friday should be arriving tommorrow but I'm having second thoughts about building an entirely new system and waiting for the X38 or see how the P35 goes. So i might just sell it. If anyone might be interested pm me. It will be of course unused/unopened.

damnnit i ordered mine friday too still havent got a tracking number

[vincey2kr1]

Ya i had to call get my Tracking number. They've been real good with customer service give them a call.

[Lood007]

I got my tracking # as well from them today. They shipped fast and communicated with me the whole time. Been good so far!

[EYEBORG]

Hey Mike, re: Enermax PSU, nothing yet, DFI-SJ is trying a few things, this is what I'm told...
time will tell...

[virtualrain]

Are u hitting the 'power' button on the start menu to shut down vista? If so, that doesnt actually shut it down. It puts it into sleep as default, and I know some of the builds ive done on Vista have issues coming out of sleep and often crash. U can change the power button settings so it shuts down like on XP, or click on the arrow to the side of the restart? button and it will give u all the restart/hibernate/sleep/shutdown options to choose from.

Yeah, I was... thanks for reminding me of this. I'll look into that. Not sure why things are corrupted or disfunctional, but I'll try another reinstall and pay more attention to how I shut it down. Vista can be a PITA but the eyecandy makes it so worthwhile!

[virtualrain]

I got my tracking # as well from them today. They shipped fast and communicated with me the whole time. Been good so far!

It seems Mbpro is really trying to make a good impression and build some cred. They seem to have a direct line with DFI in CA so they are on top of everything. I highly recommend them.

[Jobeo]

They seem to have a direct line with DFI in CA so they are on top of everything.

indeed... its uncanny. and someone mentioned in this thread they only became a partner with DFI last week...

newegg has a whole section of their website devoted to DFI called "The DFI Store" and they can't even get the boards.

it was your mention of mbpro that motivated me to order from them and thank god for it cause my board is on the truck to be delivered tomorrow. can't wait ! ! !

[bingo13]

http://us.dfi.com.tw/Support/Downloa...FLAG=B&SITE=US

The new Beta BIOS releases are available now.

[OldGuy]

http://us.dfi.com.tw/Support/Downloa...FLAG=B&SITE=US

The new Beta BIOS releases are available now.

I like the fact they labled em...one for quad and one for dual...I was hoping they would do something cpu specific instead of trying to go "one size fits all". Well done DFI...

[MikeMK]

Yup, nice touch by DFI. Always liked the fact there were so many specific bioses/betas etc...

[virtualrain]

I like the fact they labled em...one for quad and one for dual...I was hoping they would do something cpu specific instead of trying to go "one size fits all". Well done DFI...

I'm going to start overclocking tonight after work, so this is a very timely release!

[nugzo]

c2d overclocking is great so far for me. Same as EVGA.
Quad on the other hand isnt going well. Updated to beta quad bios, while running orthos, system shuts off as if shut off temp was reached. I have shut off temp disabled in bios. Strange. This is just my first few hours with this board, so i will go back to quad in the next day or 2 and try again.