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Configuring Key ForceWare Graphics Driver Features
Examples of GeForce-based Graphics Cards Supporting SLI
NVIDIA SLI operation requires two SLI technology-capable graphics cards that have
similar core GPUs. Examples of SLI technology-capable GeForce-based graphics
cards are listed below.
Note:
An SLI bridge connector (provided with your graphics card) must also be
installed to utilize the full capabilities of SLI
frame rendering.
•
GeForce 7800 GTX
series is the NVIDIA top-of-the line high-performance GPUs
unmatched in speed and image quality.
•
GeForce 7800 GT
is another model of the GeForce 7800 series of GPUs that
supports SLI technology.
•
GeForce 6800 Ultra
— the flagship chip in the 6000 series with 16 pixel pipes and 6
vertex units delivers exceptional performance and was the first GPU to
deliver
support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0.
•
GeForce 6800 GT
has the same 16 pixel pipe and 6 vertex unit design, same
GDDR3 support, and same Shader Model 3.0 support as the 6800 Ultra, but at
slightly lower performance and a lower price point. In addition, the GeForce 6800
GT also offers a single slot thermal solution with lower power requirements.
•
GeForce 6800
includes 16 pixel pipes and 5 vertex units (instead of 6 vertex units
in higher speed 6800 versions), and lower clock speeds to target the price-sensitive
performance market.
•
GeForce 6800 LE
satisfies the entry-level performance market still with a 256-bit
memory interface, but with 8 pixel pipelines and 4 vertex units.
•
GeForce 6800 XT
and
GeForce 6800 XE
are other models of the GeForce 6800
series of GPUs supported by SLI technology.
• GeForce 6600 GT
delivers enthusiast-class features and performance to the
midrange price point and is the only GPU in the mainstream segment that is
compatible with SLI technology. Additional features include:
•
GDDR3 memory clocked at 500 MHz
•
Fast 500MHz core clock
•
128-bit memory interface, 8 pixel pipes, and 3 vertex units.
•
Supports Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0.
•
GeForce 6600
and
GeForce 6600 LE
are other models of the GeForce 6600 series of
GPUs that are supported by SLI technology.
Note:
For the latest updates on SLI technology-certified NVIDIA GPU-based
graphics cards, see
www.slizone.com/content/slizone/build.htm.
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