Intel 975X - Beefed-up 955X Chipset With Dual-graphics Capability

August 29th 2005 | CPUs & Chipsets

A cross-licensing agreement with Nvidia is beginning to kick in for Intel. The company plans to introduce a new high-end version of the 955X chipset which will enable users to run two Nvidia or ATI graphics cards in tandem.

News has reached us that Intel is getting more serious about the gaming crowd. While Nvidia’s nForce SLI chipset has been the only technology for Intel users to integrate two Nvidia graphic cards in their system until now, there will be another option early next year.

According to sources, Intel will then release the 975X chipset, essentially a 955X version with dual x8 capability and supports for two GeForce 6600 or higher cards. In terms of performance and price, the chipset will be positioned clearly above the 955X, but keep some distance to Nvidia’s recently launched nForce SLI x16 chipset.

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Intel 975X - Beefed-up 955X Chipset With Dual-graphics Capability
Published in: CPUs & Chipsets on 2005-08-29