To get a DFI nF4 Ultra-D or not?

[imported_Nate0]

Ok I was originaly going to get this card off ncix.com, but then in the display of the mobo, it says Dual Express Graphics now I assume that that means its SLI, and I can see 2 PCI-E slots on it, so I am like 90% sure...but I don't want SLI. So I guess my real question is could some one give me maybe a couple mobos that they personaly enjoy that does not have any SLI nature, but has PCI-E. Thanks

*EDIT* Also apart from possibly "Dual Express Graphics" for the DFI mobo, what else is so good about it compared to another decent PCI-E mobo without any SLI stuff...?

Thanks again.

 

[peleejosh]

the ultra-d is not sli ready, you have to mod it to make it sli. It does have 2 pci-e slots though. It is the best board for gaming and overclocking, imo. If this is your first build, you might not want the DFI because it can be tricky to set up. The asus board is not bad.

 

[imported_Nate0]

Sweet thanks very much, and it is my first build and i want it to go well

 

[Dark Wizard]

check out the Epox ultra board as well, thats actually from all the reading and what ive been told on several boards the 2nd best under the DFI. it is very stable and can OC very well and not quite as tricky as the DFI. Im doing my first build as well, but i think i might just plunge right in with the DFI ultra lanparty since im going to school for networking and pc hardeware and plan on getting my A+ in a few months, i should defintly now how to do that stuff, so will be good esperince. But who nows i might just go with the Epox though since it is 30 dollars cheaper and u get almost the same featuers, only thing you wont get is the 2nd gig lan,extra pcie slot, and few less OC options. Hope that helps, good luck with your build.

 

[myrcgarage]

I used the DFI board in my current system. I haven't built a new system in 5 years. Therefore, I considered it as a first time build. It went smoothly without any problem. I would go for it. If you know how to read the instructions, you will have no problem.

Remember to use 24pin PSU and get some good ram. I got OCZ Value Select and so far so good.