NVIDIA introduced the immediate availability of the new NVIDIA nForce 680a SLI media and communications processor (MCP), designed specifically for the new AMD Quad FX Platform. The NVIDIA nForce 680a SLI MCP includes support for NVIDIA SLI multi-GPU technology, with four PCI Express slots that can be used to drive up to eight independent, high-resolution displays for extended work spaces; and advanced networking and storage capabilities, including support for up to 4 gigabit Ethernet connections and 12 SATA hard drives for a combined 8 terabytes of media storage, the company’s press release says.
Additionally, the NVIDIA nForce 680a SLI MCP has been architected to take advantage of the power behind AMD Athlon 64 FX-70 series processors, allowing users to also run multiple multi-threaded, CPU-intensive applications simultaneously without compromising performance.
According to the press release, system builders currently offering AMD Quad FX Platform-based computers include Cyberpower, iBuypower, Maingear, Vigor, and others. Also, the ASUS L1N64-SLI WS motherboard featuring the NVIDIA nForce 680a SLI MCP is available now through the system builder channel and regular e-tail outlets.
