mdzcpa Posted February 14, 2005 Posted February 14, 2005 I posted something similar to this on XS, but thought a few folks here might be interested in this as well. I was sick of waiting around to find a DFI SLI in stock, so I picked up the DFI NF4 Ultra and did the SLI chipset mod instead. It was as easy as they say it is. I'm using a buddy's Giga SLI bridge until the DFI bridges I ordered from Hong Kong show up: Space is much tighter for water cooling on the DFI versus the Asus: This system is nothing compared to the serious cascade guys, but not bad for a 24/7 gamer. I like that the DFI BIOS allows for fan speed adjustments as well so that the rig is quiet as well as fast with those extra fans I added for benching. And here's my best 05 score so far with the new mobo: The modded DFI has lead to new personal bests all around over the Asus SLI I was using: 3D05: 12,070 http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm05=583951 3D03: 25,744 http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k3=3701354 I may be just gettin warmed up too. This board is allowing for my all time best CPU and mem clocks. I'm not sure about all the TCCD problems I'm hearing about. Both sets of GSkill (LE and LA) work great, as did my Corsair XMS XL. Disclaimer: If you want guaranteed SLI support, get the DFI SLI mobo. I modded this Ultra only because I couldn't get my hands on an SLI to begin with. Nvidia/DFI will be making this mod more difficult in the future (so they say). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crankydan Posted February 14, 2005 Posted February 14, 2005 mdzcpa, Very nice results. Any problems re-seating that chipset cooler. Can you post what rev# your board is? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Prometheus Posted February 15, 2005 Posted February 15, 2005 Any DFI nF4 Ultra board you buy right now is still moddable to SLI according to the best information I have. All DFI nF4 Ultra shipments to date have been the original "moddable" chipset, but they expect to receive their first "locked" Ultra chips in the near future. If you find an Ultrqa board for sale right now, you can easily mod it to SLI. Then you will need to find a bridge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPU Killer Posted February 15, 2005 Posted February 15, 2005 what did you use to "close" the bridge. I have done the same, but with a pencil (too getto).... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reject Posted February 15, 2005 Posted February 15, 2005 conductive paint Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundx98 Posted February 16, 2005 Posted February 16, 2005 awesome results. very very impressive. And on a modded Ultra-D. great friggin stuff man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdzcpa Posted February 16, 2005 Posted February 16, 2005 Thanks! I used conductive grease. It works as well as conductive paint but is easily removable making the mod reversable (if need be). Also, I ordered up a bunch of DFI bridges from Hong Kong. I'll be using a DFI bridge shortly so I can retun the Giga bridge to my buddy. This DFI was a tough nut to crack with all the BIOS settings to play with, but it sure is a screamer when its all ironed out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nineinaday Posted February 16, 2005 Posted February 16, 2005 My board will not OC at all, if I try it will POST, but it will not load windows, it will just restart, can someone help me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpuz Posted February 16, 2005 Posted February 16, 2005 My board will not OC at all, if I try it will POST, but it will not load windows, it will just restart, can someone help me? Your posting this in the wrong forum. Post it in the oc forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundx98 Posted February 16, 2005 Posted February 16, 2005 nineinaday - prolly gonna get busted by the sig police as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nineinaday Posted February 16, 2005 Posted February 16, 2005 what does that mean, am I doing something wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Games Posted February 16, 2005 Posted February 16, 2005 read the rules nineinaday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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