I'm searching for a good nForce 4 SLI motherboard for AMD dual core.
I have to choose between the DFI's SLI-DR expert and the Asus's A8N32-SLI Deluxe.
I choose the DFI LANPARTY UT NF4 SLI-DR Expert. But there is a problem, since it is a limited edition, this mobo has shortage probs... So, I might have to buy the Asus.
I read the specs, and there is one thing that is confusing me... the SLI-DR Expert as a 24pin(mobo) + 8Pin(dual-core CPU) connection, but, the A8N32-SLI Deluxe doesn't. The Asus's mobo has a 24pin + 4pin(normal CPU) connection...
LANPARTY UT NF4 SLI-DR Expert:
I/O Connectors
# 2 connectors for 4 additional external USB 2.0/1.1 ports
# 1 connector for 1 external IEEE 1394 port
# 1 connector for 1 external serial port
# 1 connector for the Karajan audio module
# 1 front audio connector for external line-out and mic-in jacks (on the Karajan audio module)
# 1 CD-in internal audio connector (on the Karajan audio module)
# 1 S/PDIF connector for optical cable connection
# 1 IrDA connector
# 8 Serial ATA connectors
# 2 IDE connectors
# 1 floppy connector
# 1 24-pin ATX power connector
# 1 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
# 1 4-pin 5V/12V power connector (FDD type)
# 1 front panel connector
# 5 fan connectors
# 4 diagnostic LEDs
# EZ touch switches (power switch and reset switch)
A8N32-SLI Deluxe
Internal I/O Connectors
6 x USB 2.0/1.1
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
2 x IDE connector
5 x SATA connectors
1 x CPU / 2 x Chassis / 2 x Chipset / 1 x Power Fan connectors
1 x GAME / MIDI connector
2 x IEEE1394a connector
1 x COM connector
Front panel audio connector
Chassis Intrusion connector
CD / AUX audio in
24-pin ATX Power connector
4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
4-pin EZ Plug power connector
How is it possible to power a Dual-core CPU with only 4pins?? Is it because of the EZ Plug??
I have to choose between the DFI's SLI-DR expert and the Asus's A8N32-SLI Deluxe.
I choose the DFI LANPARTY UT NF4 SLI-DR Expert. But there is a problem, since it is a limited edition, this mobo has shortage probs... So, I might have to buy the Asus.
I read the specs, and there is one thing that is confusing me... the SLI-DR Expert as a 24pin(mobo) + 8Pin(dual-core CPU) connection, but, the A8N32-SLI Deluxe doesn't. The Asus's mobo has a 24pin + 4pin(normal CPU) connection...
LANPARTY UT NF4 SLI-DR Expert:
I/O Connectors
# 2 connectors for 4 additional external USB 2.0/1.1 ports
# 1 connector for 1 external IEEE 1394 port
# 1 connector for 1 external serial port
# 1 connector for the Karajan audio module
# 1 front audio connector for external line-out and mic-in jacks (on the Karajan audio module)
# 1 CD-in internal audio connector (on the Karajan audio module)
# 1 S/PDIF connector for optical cable connection
# 1 IrDA connector
# 8 Serial ATA connectors
# 2 IDE connectors
# 1 floppy connector
# 1 24-pin ATX power connector
# 1 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
# 1 4-pin 5V/12V power connector (FDD type)
# 1 front panel connector
# 5 fan connectors
# 4 diagnostic LEDs
# EZ touch switches (power switch and reset switch)
A8N32-SLI Deluxe
Internal I/O Connectors
6 x USB 2.0/1.1
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
2 x IDE connector
5 x SATA connectors
1 x CPU / 2 x Chassis / 2 x Chipset / 1 x Power Fan connectors
1 x GAME / MIDI connector
2 x IEEE1394a connector
1 x COM connector
Front panel audio connector
Chassis Intrusion connector
CD / AUX audio in
24-pin ATX Power connector
4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
4-pin EZ Plug power connector
How is it possible to power a Dual-core CPU with only 4pins?? Is it because of the EZ Plug??