Despite being the least expensive Pentium 4 board on test, the DFI is an excellent performer. We tested it first with its integrated graphics, then with the same graphics card as the others (so you can assess the effect adding a 'proper' graphics card later would have).
Though the performance with the integrated graphics was pretty dire, the Radeon card transformed the DFI into the best 3D performer of all, and the equal-best 2D performer of the Pentium 4 boards.
A very good value choice, provided the 2Gb memory ceiling doesn't worry you.
By Simon Edwards
SPECIFICATIONS:
ATX motherboard, Socket 478, supports Pentium 4 1.5GHz to 2.4GHz, Intel 845GL chipset, Award BIOS, supports DDR 200/266 memory up to 2Gb. 1 CNR, 6 PCI, 1 AGP, 2 DDR DIMM slots, 4 USB 2.0 ports, AC97 6 channel audio, integrated graphics.