Nvidia Reportedly Scores QPI License While Intel Gets SLI For X58 Motherboards

05:10 - Tuesday 15 July 2008 by DigiTimes
Source: Tom's Hardware US – Keywords: Nvidia, QPI, Intel Category : Motherboards

 

Nvidia has recently reached an agreement with Intel and received a Quick Path Interconnect (QPI) license enabling the company to design chipsets for Intel’s next-generation platforms, according to sources at motherboard makers. Nvidia will only launch solutions for entry-level and mid-range motherboards supporting socket 1160 CPUs (Lynnfield) initially.

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JDocs 17/07/2008 08:01
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Intel should've held out for more. NVidia wants Intel to use its NForce chips to enabled SLI. Hacked drivers have already proven that its not needed and we all know of the issues those chips have caused. Additionally Intel should've held out for a SLI license for all Intel boards like their Crossfire license.

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