Intel and SLI

[MattE]

Well..is there?

 

[zakee00]

Weeeeeeeeeeeeel, i thought there was but a quick search on newegg yeilded no results 😕

 

[LTC8K6]

There was an Intel SLI demo using a Tumwater chipset, and NV is supposed to be working on an Intel SLI chipset.

 

[vision33r]

Why would you want an Intel SLI solution, which most likely will cost more $$ and perform less than the AMD64 solution.

Making a Intel SLI is costly because of licensing fees. Even the upcoming ATI SLI is gonna be on AMD64.

 

[MattE]

I found an article at THG about a Gigabyte board with 915P chipset that does the trick...but I don't think it's released yet.

FWIW, *I* do not want an Intel based SLI solution. A potential buyer axed the question, and some searching around was inconclusive.😉

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: vision33r
Why would you want an Intel SLI solution, which most likely will cost more $$ and perform less than the AMD64 solution.

Making a Intel SLI is costly because of licensing fees. Even the upcoming ATI SLI is gonna be on AMD64.

Well, to put this as "tactfully" as I can, Intel has been known for its compatability and stability and decent performance. AMD is know for its ever increasing gaming and number crunching performance. so there is a tradeoff to a certain extent. I myself wanted to purchase a 939 based rig with a 3000+ Winchester but was told to steer clear by the very people in our own AT CPU/Mobo forum. The occupants of this forum are mostly AMD enthusiasts, so when they talked, I listened.

So I will hold off until various issues are worked out and I have no doubt they will. I would actually be thrilled to have an Intel Tumwater SLI setup although it will be pricey.

So, as far as I have been told:

Intel = Good performance and Great Stability/compatability.
AMD = GREAT performance and good stability/compatability.

Experiences will differ from individual to individual. Duly Noted.

 

[EarthwormJim]

I thought there was a Xeon mobo that had sli? Wasn't it the E7525 chipset? No?

 

[MattE]

What socket is the Xeon?