DFI Infinity 975X/G Review @ Techgage
Techgage reviews the DFI Infinity 975X/G motherboard which uses Intel’s 975X chipset supporting Core 2 Duo CPUs. Compared to other 975X boards, the DFI is cheaper but features CrossFire support and overclocks well with a Beta BIOS version. Techgage gives a final score of 8/10 and writes:
As it is when shipped, the 975 X/G doesn’t offer the performance that the DFI lovers have come to expect. With the stability of this BETA BIOS, I wouldn’t be surprised to see this BIOS as an official release in the coming weeks or month but please know that I have no way to confirm or deny this. DFI has always showered the LanParty series of motherboards with the most attention and this is evident in the 975 X/G.
All in all, the 975 X/G offers an extremely stable motherboard to owners of a Core 2 Duo CPUs and at this time, this is the only motherboard for the C2D line of CPUs from Intel. With rumors of the highly anticipated RD600 motherboard, DFI fans might want to wait a bit for this board to be released but if you are bold enough to use a Beta BIOS, or just want a stable system that’s going to run stock or slightly overclocked, the 975 X/G is a smart choice. It does lack the bling of other 975X motherboards but with a current street price of $164.99 (US), it’s considerably cheaper than the motherboards with the said bling.
When it comes down to it, I feel that the DFI 975 X/G is deserving of an 8 out of 10. There are so many small things that could make this motherboard better but it is an Infinity series and thus, is supposed to have less than a LanParty. If your looking for a strong stock motherboard than this is for you and the price is right. Should DFI release the BETA BIOS to the public in the foreseeable future, then this motherboard suddenly becomes an instant winner but since the BETA BIOS voids your warranty, we can’t recommend using it to anyone but the bravest of the brave.
Read the full review of the DFI Infinity 975X/G here.