DFI X48-T3RS review - redefining the high end ?

jmke · 16th November 2008, 22:45

A bit late to the market, but, as always, DFI comes in with a bang. Today we have a look at the latest addition to the DFI lineup, in the form of the (ultra) high end X48-T3RS. Does it have what it takes to beat Asus et al? Read on to find out.

http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=865

jort · 16th November 2008, 23:02

The Bernstein Audio Module sports a classic Realtek ALC885 solution, which is a bit of a shame as better solutions are available on some boards. It SUPPORTS ? 8-channel audio with all the usual connectors. Nothing special here.

As you can see however, the Module does not fit into any slot on the motherboard by itself. Instead, it features a 12-pin connector in which the supplied cable fits, while the other end of the cable goes into the motherboard of course. The benefit of this solution is the fact that you can plug the audio module in whatever expansion slot of your case you like, depending on where and how many other expansion cards you've got plugged in. The cable could have been a little longer though, as the bottom-most expansion slot was not reachable even with a completely stretched cable.

thorgal · 17th November 2008, 06:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by jort

The Bernstein Audio Module sports a classic Realtek ALC885 solution, which is a bit of a shame as better solutions are available on some boards. It SUPPORTS ? 8-channel audio with all the usual connectors. Nothing special here.

As you can see however, the Module does not fit into any slot on the motherboard by itself. Instead, it features a 12-pin connector in which the supplied cable fits, while the other end of the cable goes into the motherboard of course. The benefit of this solution is the fact that you can plug the audio module in whatever expansion slot of your case you like, depending on where and how many other expansion cards you've got plugged in. The cable could have been a little longer though, as the bottom-most expansion slot was not reachable even with a completely stretched cable.

What do you mean Jort ? Just saying here what DFI themselves say :?

Massman · 17th November 2008, 06:39

A typing error, I think. In the article it says 'sport'

thorgal · 17th November 2008, 06:47

Fixed

"Sports" is a possible word in this case too though

19th November 2008, 22:07

Great review Thorgal, looks like another DFI masterpiece.

Dunno about Oskar Wu being the best engineer on this planet, but way to ground the review in history a bit by bringing up the NF7-S. I've still got mine, and I still love it

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16th November 2008, 22:45	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,013	DFI X48-T3RS review - redefining the high end ? A bit late to the market, but, as always, DFI comes in with a bang. Today we have a look at the latest addition to the DFI lineup, in the form of the (ultra) high end X48-T3RS. Does it have what it takes to beat Asus et al? Read on to find out. http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=865 __________________

16th November 2008, 23:02	#2
jort Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: mechelen(belgium) Posts: 2,037	The Bernstein Audio Module sports a classic Realtek ALC885 solution, which is a bit of a shame as better solutions are available on some boards. It SUPPORTS ? 8-channel audio with all the usual connectors. Nothing special here. As you can see however, the Module does not fit into any slot on the motherboard by itself. Instead, it features a 12-pin connector in which the supplied cable fits, while the other end of the cable goes into the motherboard of course. The benefit of this solution is the fact that you can plug the audio module in whatever expansion slot of your case you like, depending on where and how many other expansion cards you've got plugged in. The cable could have been a little longer though, as the bottom-most expansion slot was not reachable even with a completely stretched cable. __________________ watercooling, chilled water,direct phase change, cascade, custom modding

17th November 2008, 06:39	#4
Massman [M] Reviewer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Waregem Posts: 6,466	A typing error, I think. In the article it says 'sport' __________________

17th November 2008, 06:47	#5
thorgal [M] Reviewer Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,887	Fixed "Sports" is a possible word in this case too though __________________

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19th November 2008, 22:07	#6
goingpostale1 Posts: n/a	Great review Thorgal, looks like another DFI masterpiece. Dunno about Oskar Wu being the best engineer on this planet, but way to ground the review in history a bit by bringing up the NF7-S. I've still got mine, and I still love it .