Which to buy DFI or ASUS?

RMAT · 01-25-2004, 11:10 PM

Hey guys,

I see that most of you guys are running ASUS p4800 deluxes. Not sure if I want to buy one of these or the new DFI Lan party boards.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...=BROWSE&depa=1

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...=BROWSE&depa=1

Any pros and cons of these boards would help. Keep in mind that I will be watercooling and space and locations of connectors are an issue.

Jorrell · 01-25-2004, 11:22 PM

I had the same problem a few months ago and I ended up going with the DFI. It hasn't given me any problems. They're both good boards. I think the DFI ended up having a little bit better cpu voltage selections then the ASUS. However I would have liked it to have further vdimm settings.

Overall, both very good boards. I just like to be different. You will probably have more support on forums with any issues if you go with the ASUS though.

FB · 01-25-2004, 11:30 PM

If i was in the market for a new system. I would get the DFI

just search this site and you will find a lot of info on it.

RMAT · 01-25-2004, 11:31 PM

Yeah...i have been leaning toward the DFI for a while...especially after some of Bigtoes reviews. Prolly gonna pick one up. I've been an asus fan for a while and the p4s8x experience has kinda turned me off of asus. Thanks for the replies.

Sharkims · 01-26-2004, 12:51 AM

DFI LanParty-B

pointreyes · 01-26-2004, 01:26 AM

I have the P4C800E-D and the DFI LanParty 875P A.

Both are great boards. I lean only slightly towards the P4C800E-D due to the vdimm but then again, I can't oc the P4C800E-D and yet I have a 2.6c oc'ed to 3.25 with OCZ4000 running at DDR500.

Sharkims · 01-26-2004, 04:22 AM

DFI LanParty-B has 3.3v vdimm, I'm pretty sure.

DJD · 01-26-2004, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sharkims
DFI LanParty-B has 3.3v vdimm, I'm petty sure.

The NForce Lanparty can give 3.3 vdimm. The Pro875B gives 2.9, but has an easy to do vdimm mod.

FIZZ3 · 01-26-2004, 05:38 AM

If I'm not mistaken, the DFI 875 Infinity is the same board as the Lanparty without the girly name and candy coloring.

It's also cheaper!

Sharkims · 01-26-2004, 05:39 AM

Yeah, if you aren't going to use onboard sound and show your case off as a work of glowing art. You could probably just get the: DFI 875P Ultra Infinity.

RMAT · 01-26-2004, 07:00 AM

But all the kewl kids are kidding the lan party...hehe....well...i do have dual cold cathode uv lights in my system now. And all my water cooling glows due to the uv die. Also my ata cables glow. Might as well get a Mobo that glows too...

Mr Steveo · 01-26-2004, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sharkims
You could probably just get the: DFI 875P Ultra Infinity.

Im switching to DFI here shortly. And the board you mention would be much more to my liking sharkims. No pumpkin orange colored slots!!

Unfortunately right now all newegg carries is the LANPARTY 875B

. Any suggestions on some other good DFI retailers?

ps24eva · 01-26-2004, 09:11 AM

hold up I'm lost Mr.Steveo

isn't that the board to get?

if not
which is the good DFI to get?

RMAT · 01-26-2004, 09:20 AM

zipzoomfly...but it is the 865pe chipset.
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=246453

Mr Steveo · 01-26-2004, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ps24eva
hold up I'm lost Mr.Steveo

isn't that the board to get?

if not
which is the good DFI to get?

Im just starting to learn the world of DFI myself. But my understanding is that theres two lines of 875 late revision boards from DFI: The LANPARTY sereis and the Infinity series. Last I checked the LANPARTY series is the only one on newegg.

Ultimately Id be happy with either. But given the choice I can live without the tuti fruiti colors

01-25-2004, 11:10 PM	#1
RMAT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Atl., GA Posts: 749	Which to buy DFI or ASUS? Hey guys, I see that most of you guys are running ASUS p4800 deluxes. Not sure if I want to buy one of these or the new DFI Lan party boards. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...=BROWSE&depa=1 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...=BROWSE&depa=1 Any pros and cons of these boards would help. Keep in mind that I will be watercooling and space and locations of connectors are an issue. __________________ see my rig - old pics Asus P4C800-E deluxe w/CHC-A05 koolance chipset cooler, 3.2C @ 3.6 with cpu-200G koolance cooler, EVGA 6800 ultra 256mb, Koolance PC2-601BLW water cooled case, Antec truepower550, simpletech pc-3500 1:1 3dmark2k1
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01-25-2004, 11:22 PM	#2
Jorrell .... Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 715	I had the same problem a few months ago and I ended up going with the DFI. It hasn't given me any problems. They're both good boards. I think the DFI ended up having a little bit better cpu voltage selections then the ASUS. However I would have liked it to have further vdimm settings. Overall, both very good boards. I just like to be different. You will probably have more support on forums with any issues if you go with the ASUS though. __________________
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01-25-2004, 11:30 PM	#3
FB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: in my mind and in your hearts Posts: 24,879	If i was in the market for a new system. I would get the DFI just search this site and you will find a lot of info on it. __________________
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01-25-2004, 11:31 PM	#4
RMAT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Atl., GA Posts: 749	Yeah...i have been leaning toward the DFI for a while...especially after some of Bigtoes reviews. Prolly gonna pick one up. I've been an asus fan for a while and the p4s8x experience has kinda turned me off of asus. Thanks for the replies. __________________ see my rig - old pics Asus P4C800-E deluxe w/CHC-A05 koolance chipset cooler, 3.2C @ 3.6 with cpu-200G koolance cooler, EVGA 6800 ultra 256mb, Koolance PC2-601BLW water cooled case, Antec truepower550, simpletech pc-3500 1:1 3dmark2k1
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01-26-2004, 12:51 AM	#5
Sharkims I won't bite, honest! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: USA, WA Posts: 1,318	DFI LanParty-B __________________ Primary Rig: ASUS A8N-SLI Premium \|\| X2 3800+(280x9.5 @ 1.425v (2.7ghz)) - CNPS9500 LED \|\| 2x1gb OCZ PC3200@440(2.5-3-3-10) \|\| 2x eVGA-7800GT SLI \|\| WD Raptors 2x36 RAID0 \|\| Creative X-FI Xtreme Music
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01-26-2004, 01:26 AM	#6
pointreyes The race for quality has no finish line- so technically, it's more like a death march. Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 18,159	I have the P4C800E-D and the DFI LanParty 875P A. Both are great boards. I lean only slightly towards the P4C800E-D due to the vdimm but then again, I can't oc the P4C800E-D and yet I have a 2.6c oc'ed to 3.25 with OCZ4000 running at DDR500.
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01-26-2004, 04:22 AM	#7
Sharkims I won't bite, honest! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: USA, WA Posts: 1,318	DFI LanParty-B has 3.3v vdimm, I'm pretty sure. __________________ Primary Rig: ASUS A8N-SLI Premium \|\| X2 3800+(280x9.5 @ 1.425v (2.7ghz)) - CNPS9500 LED \|\| 2x1gb OCZ PC3200@440(2.5-3-3-10) \|\| 2x eVGA-7800GT SLI \|\| WD Raptors 2x36 RAID0 \|\| Creative X-FI Xtreme Music
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01-26-2004, 05:38 AM	#9
FIZZ3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 409	If I'm not mistaken, the DFI 875 Infinity is the same board as the Lanparty without the girly name and candy coloring. It's also cheaper!
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01-26-2004, 05:39 AM	#10
Sharkims I won't bite, honest! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: USA, WA Posts: 1,318	Yeah, if you aren't going to use onboard sound and show your case off as a work of glowing art. You could probably just get the: DFI 875P Ultra Infinity. __________________ Primary Rig: ASUS A8N-SLI Premium \|\| X2 3800+(280x9.5 @ 1.425v (2.7ghz)) - CNPS9500 LED \|\| 2x1gb OCZ PC3200@440(2.5-3-3-10) \|\| 2x eVGA-7800GT SLI \|\| WD Raptors 2x36 RAID0 \|\| Creative X-FI Xtreme Music
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01-26-2004, 07:00 AM	#11
RMAT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Atl., GA Posts: 749	But all the kewl kids are kidding the lan party...hehe....well...i do have dual cold cathode uv lights in my system now. And all my water cooling glows due to the uv die. Also my ata cables glow. Might as well get a Mobo that glows too... __________________ see my rig - old pics Asus P4C800-E deluxe w/CHC-A05 koolance chipset cooler, 3.2C @ 3.6 with cpu-200G koolance cooler, EVGA 6800 ultra 256mb, Koolance PC2-601BLW water cooled case, Antec truepower550, simpletech pc-3500 1:1 3dmark2k1
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01-26-2004, 09:11 AM	#13
ps24eva Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 205	hold up I'm lost Mr.Steveo isn't that the board to get? if not which is the good DFI to get?
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01-26-2004, 09:20 AM	#14
RMAT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Atl., GA Posts: 749	zipzoomfly...but it is the 865pe chipset. http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=246453 __________________ see my rig - old pics Asus P4C800-E deluxe w/CHC-A05 koolance chipset cooler, 3.2C @ 3.6 with cpu-200G koolance cooler, EVGA 6800 ultra 256mb, Koolance PC2-601BLW water cooled case, Antec truepower550, simpletech pc-3500 1:1 3dmark2k1
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