nForce 650i SLI vs. nForce 680i SLI !!Same Performance!! (56K Friendly)
Hardware
- Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 (2.66GHz) LGA775
- x2 1024MB Corsair XMS PC-6400 CAS4 Module(s)
- ASUS Striker Extreme (nForce 680i SLI)
- ASUS P5N-E SLI (nForce 650i SLI)
- OCZ GameXStream (700 watt)
- Seagate 250GB 7200RPM (Serial ATA II)
- ASUS GeForce 8800 GTX (768MB) SLI
General Performance + Memory Performance :
http://www.techspot.com/articles-inf.../Memory_01.png
http://www.techspot.com/articles-inf...nch/CPU_01.png
http://www.techspot.com/articles-inf...nch/CPU_03.png
http://www.techspot.com/articles-inf...nch/CPU_04.png
Gaming :
http://www.techspot.com/articles-inf...h/Games_02.png
http://www.techspot.com/articles-inf...h/Games_04.png
http://www.techspot.com/articles-inf...h/Games_03.png
Software
- Microsoft Windows XP Pro (SP2)
- Intel System Drivers 7.2.2
- Nvidia nForce 680i SLI 9.53
- Nvidia nForce 650i 8.26
- Nvidia Forceware 97.92
Quote:
In our opinion the nForce 650i SLI packs all the essential features, offering gamers the ultimate in performance when coupled with a Core 2 Duo processor. With motherboards such as the P5N-E SLI available at just $130, it makes building a powerful gaming rig very affordable when you consider that an E6300 costs just $180. Combined with a GeForce 8800 GTS and a gigabyte or two of memory, you've got have yourself the foundation of an incredible system
Source