HotHardware reviews DFI LANParty UT NF680i LT SLI-T2R motherboard
While they are still not known as a tier 1 player in the motherboard market, on par with the likes of MSI, Asus, or Gigabyte, DFI is a still a highly regarded name in many circles. DFI is one of the few companies in the market which are genuinely in tune with what overclockers and enthusiasts are interested in. Their LANParty series in particular has garnered piles of awards and is often used in many "extreme" overclocking projects due to the flexibility provided by their products. LANParty boards are flashy and over-the-top, but at their core, they have been solid through and through.
DFI has been somewhat quiet as of late, their last major board to receive a lot of attention being their LANParty UT ICFX3200-T2R/G, which was the only motherboard to hit the market based on ATI's RD600 chipset for Intel processors. While it was a unique niche market hit, the uncertain support timeframe for this chipset makes it a less than desirable solution for long term use. Nvidia's new 600-series chipsets, on the other hand, are widely supported and will be around for quite a long time. With the RD600 buzz dying down, it's now time to see what DFI has up their sleeve next...
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