XFX show off nForceR 780i SLIT Motherboard
"780i SLIT offers blazing performance, at a price..."
Published: 17th December 2007 | Source: XFX |
XFX Debut triple-SLI motherboard
XFX have released a rather beasty looking motherboard: the nForce® 780i SLI™ Motherboard.
With a bundle of now and next-gen features, XFX are hoping that you're going to like a three-way!
XFX debuts the ultimate in gaming pleasure with the introduction of its nForce® 780i SLI™ motherboard, which features the ability to support up to three graphics cards.
The first platform created specifically for a three-way SLI gaming experience, the XFX nForce® 780i SLI™ motherboard offers unmatched performance and an unparalleled DirectX® gaming experience. The only Intel solution that supports true PCI Express 2.0, this motherboard is superior for 3-way and SLI as well as multi-monitor configurations.
Featuring a first-of-its-kind Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA)-certified platform that enables users to take ultimate control of their gaming experience, the ESA offers real-time component monitoring and tuning features. Specifically, users can integrate multiple ESA components with the 780i motherboard into one platform. Users have greater control of their ESA system in real-time. The 780i motherboard also includes an easy-to-understand interface, which simplifies component debugging and maximizes overall system performance.
Designed for next-generation technologies, the XFX nForce 780i SLI motherboard fully utilizes the new NV Monitor features, that includes full overclocking for Intel Yorkfield and Wolfdale CPUs. Other features include NVIDIA FirstPacket™, NVIDIA DualNet™ and MediaShield™ technologies; up to 1200 MHZ of DDR2 (SLI memory); three x16 PCI Express slots; six SATA drives; ten USB ports; up to 1333 MHz FSB.
To learn more about the XFX nForce® 780i SLI™ motherboard or to locate a participating e-tailer, go to www.xfxforce.com.
The first platform created specifically for a three-way SLI gaming experience, the XFX nForce® 780i SLI™ motherboard offers unmatched performance and an unparalleled DirectX® gaming experience. The only Intel solution that supports true PCI Express 2.0, this motherboard is superior for 3-way and SLI as well as multi-monitor configurations.
Featuring a first-of-its-kind Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA)-certified platform that enables users to take ultimate control of their gaming experience, the ESA offers real-time component monitoring and tuning features. Specifically, users can integrate multiple ESA components with the 780i motherboard into one platform. Users have greater control of their ESA system in real-time. The 780i motherboard also includes an easy-to-understand interface, which simplifies component debugging and maximizes overall system performance.
Designed for next-generation technologies, the XFX nForce 780i SLI motherboard fully utilizes the new NV Monitor features, that includes full overclocking for Intel Yorkfield and Wolfdale CPUs. Other features include NVIDIA FirstPacket™, NVIDIA DualNet™ and MediaShield™ technologies; up to 1200 MHZ of DDR2 (SLI memory); three x16 PCI Express slots; six SATA drives; ten USB ports; up to 1333 MHz FSB.
To learn more about the XFX nForce® 780i SLI™ motherboard or to locate a participating e-tailer, go to www.xfxforce.com.
It seems a great idea in principle and early signs are far more positive than the ill-fated Quad SLI released not so long ago. The only trouble is: is it going to actually be worth splashing the cash?
for a start you'll need 3 x 8800 GTX or 3 x 8800 Ultra (that's right folks, no 8800GT's for your triple SLI!), then you'll need this board and a processor capable of not bottlenecking those fast and furious trio.
Sound expensive? Or sound like a deal, a steal...sale of the ... century (OK, you get the idea!)?
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Unfortunately that's not going to happen. Ultra, in what can only be described as 'shooting themselves in the foot', don't ship review items anywhere other than the US. Weird I know, but that's the way they've decided to roll.
Unfortunately that's not going to happen. Ultra, in what can only be described as 'shooting themselves in the foot', don't ship review items anywhere other than the US. Weird I know, but that's the way they've decided to roll.
Need a US OC3D agent..
Looks pretty tbh.
We do have one but he is currently busy with another review, and doesn't have access to Jim's load tester. :)
in that case you either need another one, or you need to get him a load tester of his own, and free his time up :p
well I been running this PS for two weeks so far seems stable good cables and seems to have plenty power even with extra fans I added to my case, seems to be built very good they have life time warranty if you register it with them, Hope I don’t have to use it time will tell but so far extremely happy with it.
update still runing great no promblems at all with the power supply
Good god, now that's some serious testing! A year and a half's worth!
i wish ultra had a closer hq for rma's :(
i've still got a broken x3 under my bed
when it arrived i didn't need it and so just put it away...
a couple o months later when i did finally try it, it powered a small x48 system for about 1/2 hour before failing on a reboot
i've still got a broken x3 under my bed
when it arrived i didn't need it and so just put it away...
a couple o months later when i did finally try it, it powered a small x48 system for about 1/2 hour before failing on a reboot
i wish ultra had a closer hq for rma's :(
i've still got a broken x3 under my bed
when it arrived i didn't need it and so just put it away...
a couple o months later when i did finally try it, it powered a small x48 system for about 1/2 hour before failing on a reboot
I've got some spare parts for an X3 and might be able to take a look at your if ya like?
That's awfully generous of you Jim :)
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