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DFI LANParty LT X38-T2R Mainboard Review (page 6)

Category: Mainboards

by Doors4ever

[ 02/21/2008 | 03:55 PM ]

Other DFI Mainboards on Intel X38 Express Chipset

If we check out the available materials, we will get the impression that DFI offers at least four mainboard models on Intel X38 Express chipset. Besides the DFI LANParty LT X38-T2R mainboard we are talking about in this review, there should also exist DFI LANParty UT X38-T2R that differs from our today’s hero by the chipset cooling solution using Transpiper unit. Besides, both mainboards should also be available with DDR3 SDRAM support, and in this case their model name should end with T3R, not T2R. The user’s manual mentions some differences in bundled accessories and even contains pictures of DFI LANParty UT X38-T2R/T3R boards:

We didn’t fin any word on any mainboards other than the today’s DFI LANParty LT X38-T2R on DFI official website, however stumbled upon an unknown DFI LANParty DK X38-T2R. The photograph and technical specifications of this mainboard suggest that it is a slightly simpler model: different PCB layout, no IEEE1394 controller, no second network card, JMicron JMB368 controller only offers PATA support and the sound card is integrated onto the board.

It is really a pity, we didn’t find anything else, because the use of external Transpiper cooling module allows to give up a large heatsink on top of the chipset North Bridge, so DFI LANParty UT X38-T2R could have undoubtedly become a hit. And of course, DFI mainboards on Intel X38 Express chipset with DDR3 SDRAM support could also have enjoyed great popularity among computer enthusiasts.