Conclusion

DFI LanParty NFII Ultra B mainboard was intended to be an excellent high-end mainboard, complemented by its stylish looks, rich accessories and interesting features. On the other hand, the idea was almost ruined by the above mentioned drawbacks (imperfect PCB design, average FSB overclocking opportunities). I can’t recommend you this mainboard if you are a dedicated overclocker. Although, an ordinary user may like it a lot. Just weigh all pros and contras and make up your mind!

Highs:

• Good performance at nominal frequencies;
• Stylish exterior;
• Rich accessories;
• SerialATA RAID controller supporting up to four HDDs;
• Gigabit network controller;
• Numerous I/O ports.

Lows:

• High price (about $120-130);
• Some issues about the PCB design;
• You may find it difficult to install a massive CPU cooler;
• Poor overclockability;
• Insufficient protection against CPU overheating.

P.S.: By the way, I found a funny thing when reading through the documentation for this mainboard. Just take a look at the snapshot from the user manual: it illustrates the CPU installation process for DFI LanParty NFII Ultra B. Just note what processor they recommend you should use with this mainboard! :)