DFI has finally launched its LanParty JR-series of motherboards which is something of a new venture for DFI, as both models use the mATX form factor. The two boards are quite different though as one relies on the Intel P45 chipset while the other uses AMDs 790GX chipset.

Let's start with the Intel board which goes under the name of LanParty JR P45-T2RS which features two x16 PCIe slots, although these are hard locked at dual x8 in terms of bandwidth, a single PCIe x1 slot and a PCI slot. Around the back you'll find two PS/2 ports, six USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, 7.1-channel audio with optical and coaxial S/PDIF out and a BIOS reset jumper.

The board also has six SATA ports, one IDE connector and headers for an additional six USB 2.0 ports. The chipset is cooled by a heatpipe cooling solution and DFI has fitted an enlarged heatsink on the PWM area which is meant to improve the heat dissipation.