Looking at the LanParty UT NF4 SLI-DR board compared to other nForce4 motherboards, there are a number of key differences. The most notable of these is the location of the CPU and memory slots. They are rotated 90 degrees from that standard layout. This was done by DFI as a means to improve the traces between the CPU socket and the memory slots.
With regards to the memory setup for the computer, it is both good and bad. The ability to adjust a wider range of timings for the memory in the BIOS and even the ability to allow higher than 3.3v to the modules greatly increases the ability of the system to overclock. The problem is that this also tends to increase the amount of instability for the initial setups.
During testing with Corsair TWINX1024 3200XL memory, the system would not boot with the Auto timings in a dual configuration mode. It was necessary to boot a single memory stick, configure the settings manual and then install the second module. Later testing with OCZ Value VX showed greater overclocking potential when the memory was moved from the primary memory slots to the secondary slots. So with that said, users need to be prepared for a lot of time tweaking the system for the best performance and stability, but once reached the system is rock solid.
