new mobo, which chipset.

ZuntarZuntar North Carolina Icrontian
edited June 2007 in Hardware
OK, I want to do a little upgrading.

Is a Force 590 SLI chipset worth the cost over the 570 SLI chipset? It's about a $40.00 cost.

I've read lots of opinions and facts on this, but I would like your opinions on the 16X SLI vs. 8x SLI. Also, does the 570 SLI chipset support EPP? I have not found a definitive answer on that one yet, so if you know....

Comments

  • Your-Amish-DaddyYour-Amish-Daddy The heart of Texas
    edited June 2007
    I'd go with the 16X SLI if you planned to do some heavy gaming or wanted to use 8800's.
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited June 2007
    Only the 650 and 680i support EPP. 8x is about 5-15% slower than 16x.
  • ZuntarZuntar North Carolina Icrontian
    edited June 2007
    Sweet, thanks for the reply!

    Have you heard any thing good/bad about the Evga, or XFX 590SLI mobos?
  • Your-Amish-DaddyYour-Amish-Daddy The heart of Texas
    edited June 2007
    I've heard alot of good stuff about EVGA, and I plan on buying an 8800 from them.
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