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DFI LanParty Dark X48 Motherboard Review
Author: William West
Published: Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Conclusion
This is it. The time we have all been waiting for. After taking a good look at the DFI LP DK X48 T2R we found that it has performance, overclocking, and value. We can easily say that it’s worth the money. Yes, the X48 version is not a giant jump from the X38. Still in the end it is good to see a lower priced X48 board on the market that can take your hardware to the limit, without doing the same to your budget.
The great part is that the LP DK X48 T2R is 2x 16x PCI-Express 2.0 slots for full speed Crossfire action. Then you throw in the ability to use a lower priced Q6600, and jump start it to much higher speeds than default. Well this is just incredible and still keeping the budget just right. This is what the LP DK X48 T2R is all about. Lots of big action for less money compared to others.
So here goes to DFI for making a motherboard that is of great quality. Using analog 4 phase power technology to keep the price down. Still making the LP DK X48 T2R just as good, or even better than other board makers.
The great part is that the LP DK X48 T2R is 2x 16x PCI-Express 2.0 slots for full speed Crossfire action. Then you throw in the ability to use a lower priced Q6600, and jump start it to much higher speeds than default. Well this is just incredible and still keeping the budget just right. This is what the LP DK X48 T2R is all about. Lots of big action for less money compared to others.
So here goes to DFI for making a motherboard that is of great quality. Using analog 4 phase power technology to keep the price down. Still making the LP DK X48 T2R just as good, or even better than other board makers.
Glam Shots
DFI has a trend that has been alive and kicking for quite some time and that's the LanParty signature UV reactive expansion slots. So let check this out. Keep in mind it is hard to say no to black light lovin’.
Now for the ever popular list of Good things and Bad things. 
Good Things
Dual 16x PCI Express 2.0 Slots
Excellent Overclocking Option
All In One Motherboard Cooling
Lan Party UV slots and Black PCB
Overall Good Value
Excellent Overclocking Option
All In One Motherboard Cooling
Lan Party UV slots and Black PCB
Overall Good Value
Bad Things
Single Ethernet Jack
Documention on board features is weak at best
All In One Heatpipe difficult to upgrade
Documention on board features is weak at best
All In One Heatpipe difficult to upgrade
Ninjalane Rating
I would like to take the time and thank DFI Inc for allowing Ninjalane to review such a great piece of hardware.
