No contest, are you sure? How much have you read about the MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum SLI? How high a HTT has that DFI hit? I realize there is a lot more to it than just that, but I still wouldn't wager much either way without seeing more tests done. I'm not taking away from the DFI as it was built for overclockers and it's memory timing/speed abilities seem to be pretty incredible, just saying it may have found a worthy opponent for all but the best extreme overclockers out there who know how to fully utilize the DFI's bios. I would just like to see a good comparison that's all.
I'll let you two Bran<font color=white>d</font color=white>fans keep living your dream though.
You definately can't go wrong buying that DFI, even if somehow it falls to #2 for OC's.
😱 Will it happen, well lets just say I wouldn't risk wagering a used 8500le on it, but then again I'm not a betting man anyway.
For instance, as good as the NF7-S was for overclocking mobile XP's, my one Soltek was able to match the same max overclocks on both chips, even with less voltage, (but not the refurb one I first used). Now add water cooling or better, then I could see the added voltage offered by the NF7-S to help reach a little higher. But on Air, it was 2.4GHz, and 2.6GHz for both mobos, although I did get a higher fsb on the NF7-S and a bit more performance from that.
Anyway, I've read some about the DFI, but nothing comparing it to the new MSI/SLI. I too was wowed by Anand's memory results on that mobo, and sure forums seem loaded with talks about it. But Show me some links to that comparison and I'll gladly erase any doubts of NeoSLI being a contender and be a full fledged Lanparty NF4 SLI nut like you two.
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