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Crossfire/SLI/Intel question.

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RobertM

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I often read that when using an Intel processor, (e.g., Core 2Extreme, QX6700 etc) it is advisable to stay with a mobo that runs off an Intel chipset, (e.g., 975XBX2). I understand that a dual card configuration with Intel means Crossfire Radeon ATI cards and that nVidia based systems (e.g., P5N32-SLI) running two cards means using nVidia Geforce cards...7950, 8800's etc. and that these are not cross-compatible.

Is it also advisable, if using a mobo that is capable of either SLI or Crossfire, but running only one card, to not mix the two. If I have an Intel based mobo, is there any reason why I should not use an nVidia card? Many of the boards I'm interested in are Intel based, but I prefer nVidia cards.
 
You can Crossfire on Intel 955X and above chipsets. ATI worked a deal with Intel to do this before they were brought out by AMD. SLI is not enabled on Intel chipsets. If you are looking for a single card solution and going Intel, an Intel chipset based board would provide do the job just nicely, regardless of the card.

Intel do have great chipsets and I never had a single problem with them. Very very stable.

Nvidia card and an Intel chipset would go nicely. It just dual card configs that cause the problems, at least on the Nvidia side.
 
While I realize the nForce 680i boards are getting mixed reviews by some, I love mine so far -- granted, I've only had it a week but it overclocks well. easily, and performance is right where it ought to be (specs in sig) with a little over 12000 in 3Dmark06 and 190-something FPS /average/ in Half Life 2 Lost Coast test 1600x1200 16xAF 6xMSAA, 92FPS average 1600x1200 16xAF no AA in F.E.A.R.. Update your BIOS first thing and you should be good, assuming the board itself isn't a dud. EVGA has very good warranty policy, too.
 
Well Nvidia already has their SLI on Intels laptop chipsets for there SLI Laptop GPU's. Once AMD brought ATI its been rumored ever since that one day Intel chipsets will get SLI support and that Crossfire support will be dropped.

Since AMD still needs to get a chipset out there that good enough to stand on its own, that supports Crossfire, high overclocks, and is stable, im sure AMD will let Intel support Crossfire until then. Im sure this AMD chipset will come with the launch of Barcalona, as ATI did have good chipsets back in the day's of the X2's.

I wouldnt believe any of those Nvidia/Intel rumors as there has been many in the past and we still have yet to see it.
 
buffbiff21 said:
Aren't there hacked drivers that enable SLI on an Intel chipset?

besides, it looks like Intel and nVidia may be working to fix that:
http://www.digitimes.com/mobos/a20070507PD208.html

Intel chipsets also allow for higher FSB speeds and higher overclocking.
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Yes there are hacked drivers as well, but those are so old now and plus when they did come out, the performance wasnt all that great.
 
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