NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI Chipset

Nvidia’s nForce 680i SLI is more than just a chipset refresh with a new north bridge; it also includes a retail motherboard design, production-quality BIOS, and polished tweaking software. Combining those elements with core logic that’s already loaded with integrated peripherals yields an incredibly potent platform for PC enthusiasts. More importantly, though, producing this reference design for its partners ensures that Nvidia’s vision of an enthusiast-oriented motherboard makes it to market with as little meddling as possible.

In the end, Nvidia has effectively launched two flavors of the nForce 680i SLI. The first is a complete reference platform that’s perfect for picky enthusiasts and serious overclockers, while the second is a capable chipset due to be implemented in original designs from leading motherboard makers. Choice is a very good thing.

The Tech Report