First nvidia 780i SLI review

http://www.expreview.com/img/review/780isli/600900.jpg

The main difference between 680i SLI and 780i SLI:

1. support PCIe Gen2

2. 3 x PCIe x16

3. support 3-way SLI

Because the 780i SLI is using the 680i SLI's south bridge and north bridge plus a BR04 chip, so there is no huge difference between 680i SLI, even the hottest topic: 3-way SLI is only an driver upgrade, doesn't need any architecture changes.(NV later will release a 3-way SLI driver for 680i SLI.)

http://www.expreview.com/img/review/780isli/c72art.jpg

Test bed:

http://www.expreview.com/img/review/...i/platform.png

test reasult:

http://www.expreview.com/img/review/...i/sysmarkt.png

http://www.expreview.com/img/review/780isli/pcmarkt.png

http://www.expreview.com/img/review/780isli/everest.png

http://www.expreview.com/img/review/780isli/3dmark1.png

http://www.expreview.com/img/review/780isli/3dmark2.png

http://www.expreview.com/img/review/780isli/quake.png

for more info & scores pls go to the source: Expreview.com

Theyre pretty dissapointing scores, although totally expected, everytime they add more bling they slow things down.

That looks pretty backwards compared to the P35 in all but memory bandwidth. Good choice of boards in the test mix though. :up:

So, let me get this right; Nvidia is saying you get 1:1.68:2.6 scaling going from 1:2:3 GPUs?

So it all comes down to just having a new product name to help the marketing..:clap:

W00t, another upcoming D9 killing spree for nVidia!

:shakes: Frankly thats just dissapointing !

If you ask me its disappointing for both 780i and x38.

my personal conclusion when i see that review is as follows, simple and short: P35 ftw....

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Originally Posted by naokaji

my personal conclusion when i see that review is as follows, simple and short: P35 ftw....

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Just like the 965 days, high-end only great for multi-card configs..
Midrange chipsets FTW!!!

Anyone know if it will come in a DDR3 flavor also? This is looking a little on the disappointing side, almost makes a guy want to sit it out and wait for SkullTrail.

So I should be satisfied with my two 680is?

As I like to use SLI it seems I should be.

is there any even any good reason for the 680i guys to upgrade...seem's like there isn't

Time for the double dashes of death again :rolleyes: .

A refresh rsther than brand new release. Darkatom do you have pics of your setup? I have a similar radiator on top thing g]on [one of my rigs :)

I'd bet theres alot more to this board, then just a few minor upgrades.

the stock Nvidia 680i has went through so many revisions its just a pain in the ass to figure out which ones the best now.

these will be everything they learned from the evolution of the 680i, so you will get much better Quad Core overclocking from these I bet.

also, with the ridiculous abilities of ram overclocking on the 680i, overclocking with a good 780i from a company like Asus or DFI, that doesnt just use the stock Nvidia reference board, but improves on it, and makes it their own, should make it even more fun to use.

SLI + better Quad Core overclocking + Ridiculous ram overclocking ability + Updated Featrures = Should Be one hell of a fun board, by the time it shows up here at XS, in the hands of Overclockers... not just reviews.

Nice chipset :D

They need to replace the post to 3 leds.
That way instead of the --
It can show SOL, LOL, BRK, CRP, ;-(
A$$, RMA, LZR, ELT
;)

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Anyone know if it will come in a DDR3 flavor also? This is looking a little on the disappointing side, almost makes a guy want to sit it out and wait for SkullTrail.

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Hopefully there will be sufficient work to integrate DDR3 that they completely redesign the chipset for 790i.

Jokester

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Originally Posted by naokaji

my personal conclusion when i see that review is as follows, simple and short: P35 ftw....

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Ditto:up: It will be a while before I get rid of my very favorite motherboard......P5K-DLX

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Originally Posted by Kunaak

I'd bet theres alot more to this board, then just a few minor upgrades.

the stock Nvidia 680i has went through so many revisions its just a pain in the ass to figure out which ones the best now.

these will be everything they learned from the evolution of the 680i, so you will get much better Quad Core overclocking from these I bet.

also, with the ridiculous abilities of ram overclocking on the 680i, overclocking with a good 780i from a company like Asus or DFI, that doesnt just use the stock Nvidia reference board, but improves on it, and makes it their own, should make it even more fun to use.

SLI + better Quad Core overclocking + Ridiculous ram overclocking ability + Updated Featrures = Should Be one hell of a fun board, by the time it shows up here at XS, in the hands of Overclockers... not just reviews.

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Thank you for the positive read. Not sure why everyone is so negative about this mobo but I personally think it's going to be a fun one too!

ehhh, I'm skeptical with this board, given NVIDIA's failure with 680i (yes I deem it a failure)

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Originally Posted by Slammin

Thank you for the positive read. Not sure why everyone is so negative about this mobo but I personally think it's going to be a fun one too!

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Not saying it won't be fun, but being one of many that has had to RMA 3+ times.............I think we have some right to be skeptical, especially the few that are honest about the board dying due to faulty hardware.

Shall we take a count of how many D9's were killed by 680i? :rofl:

that too.

to remind you guys..coz the lack of the special 3 way bridge and the PCIe Gen2 graphic cards and drivers, the PCIe Gen2 3-way SLI trick remain untested.