Intel Core i7 with NVIDIA SLI Multi-GPU Technology
This press release (originally available on the 11/14/2011 features some of the fastest desktop platforms using the NVIDIA SLI Multi-GPU Technology Paired With Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition CPUss. The press release is available below:-
NVIDIA SLI Multi-GPU Technology Paired With Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition CPUss Power Worlds Fastest Desktop Gaming Platforms
SANTA CLARA, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/14/2011 -- NVIDIA today announced that system builders worldwide are now shipping the fastest PC gaming platforms ever built, thanks in part to NVIDIA® SLI® technology and the just-released Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition processors and X79 chipset-based motherboards.
The combination of NVIDIA SLI technology -- which allows for multiple GPUs to run on a single PC -- and new X79-based motherboards allow gamers to customize their PC experience with up to four NVIDIA GeForce® GTX GPUs, including the GeForce GTX 580 and GTX 570, the worlds fastest DX11 GPUs. Licensed by the worlds leading motherboard manufacturers -- including Intel, ASUS, ASRock, EVGA, Foxconn, Gigabyte and MSI, SLI technology is crucial for playing this years hottest graphics-intensive games, such as the recently released Battlefield 3 and upcoming Batman: Arkham City with detail, resolution and immersion settings cranked up.
"Falcons entire desktop lineup will be moving to Sandy Bridge-E, and NVIDIA SLI technology was an absolute necessity for every model we make," said Kelt Reeves, president of Falcon Northwest. "It was critical for us to offer our clients multi-GPU options, and pairing Sandy Bridges monstrous new CPUss horsepower with SLIs monstrous graphics power will give gamers and enthusiasts smoother frame rates and a better visual experience."
NVIDIA SLI technology is now available for all consumer-based desktop and mobile PC platforms, including previous versions of Intel Core i7, Core i5, Core i3, Core 2 Quad and Core 2 Duo processors, as well as those based on the AMD Bulldozer and Phenom II CPUsss.
NVIDIA DX11 GPUs are designed to deliver the worlds fastest performance for DX11 games, and are the only consumer GPUs to feature multiple tessellation engines for advanced graphics rendering capabilities. NVIDIA GeForce GPUs also provide gamers with additional features not found on any other discrete graphics solutions, such as NVIDIA PhysX® technology for deeper gaming immersion, and support for NVIDIA 3D Vision™ technology, delivering eye-popping stereoscopic 3D on a single display or spanning across three screens for an immersive gaming environment.
The Mach V is Falcon Northwests most elite desktop system. Fully customizable from the hardware to exotic paintwork in any color you can imagine, each one is a masterpiece of handcrafted silicon. This Mach V features NVIDIA SLI technology with 3 GeForce GTX 580s and the new Intel X79 chipset and six-core Core i7-3960X processor. Its loaded to the hilt with 32 gigs of memory, a 1.2 Kilowatt power supply and a terabyte of solid state storage. Its revolutionary vertical airflow vents exhaust heat out the top, and the CPUss is liquid-cooled for years of solid performance.
Incorporating the incredible performance of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 video cards in 3-way SLI and Intels new i7-3960X processor, the Digital Storm Hailstorm is a testament to extreme performance. Praised by Maximum PC by earning its second Kick-Ass award in less than 18 months, the Hailstorm broke three Maximum PC Lab records, establishing itself as the benchmark for all others to be measured against.
The MAINGEAR SHIFT offers gamers and PC enthusiasts unparalleled performance and unlimited digital creativity. Powered by Intel 2nd Generation Core i7 Extreme Edition CPUss overclocked up to 5.2GHz with the latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX GPUs in SLI configurations, this winning combination gives the edge and control hardcore PC users want.
Origin PC GENESIS desktop PCs feature the new Intel X79 chipset, NVIDIA Geforce GTX GPUs in SLI mode and Origins professional overclocking and cooling offer power and performance in perfect harmony. The fastest just got faster!
Partner Quotes"The combination of an Intel X79 motherboard and NVIDIA GeForce GTX SLI will break all the existing performance barriers raising the gaming standard for the power user. The wait is finally over."
-- LL Shiu, Chief Operating Officer at ASRock
"PC gaming is growing at a rapid pace. With so many hot games rolling into the market, its time for gamers to switch the gear. All hardcore gamers looking for the best bang for the buck will naturally gravitate towards an Intel X79 motherboard and GeForce GTX GPUs as this combination will provide enthusiasts with the best gaming platforms for 2011 and 2012."
-- Kent Chien, General Manager, Multimedia Business Unit at Asus
"CyberpowerPC gaming systems powered by Intels blazing fast X79 chipset along with NVIDIAs fastest single GPU on the planet in single, dual, triple or quad GPU configuration yields uncompromising gaming performance for maximum high-definition gaming."
-- Eric Cheung, CEO of Cyberpower
"A Digital Storm Hailstorm system equipped with three NVIDIA GTX 580s in TRI-SLI and Intels new X79 platform has blown away all our previous performance records making it the most dominant gaming system weve ever built."
-- Harjit Chana, chief marketing officer at Digital Storm
"EVGA is extremely excited to be launching new NVIDIA SLI-ready Intel X79 chipset based motherboards. Right now is a great time to be a PC gamer, and with the latest game titles, the need for enthusiast performance hardware is more apparent than ever."
-- Bob Klase, VP of Sales at EVGA
"For playing any of todays hottest PC titles, the pairing of Intel X79 motherboard and GeForce GTX SLI is one awesome combination that our customers have been asking for."
-- Henry Kao, Vice President of GIGABYTE Motherboard Business Unit
"MAINGEARs got what gamers want: expertise, extreme performance, and options galore. If youre looking for a new PC featuring the new Intel X79 platform with extreme overclocking and NVIDIA GeForce graphics in single, dual, 3-way or even quad SLI, combined with MAINGEARs EPIC liquid cooling solutions, gamers can have the best immersive gaming experience possible."
-- Wallace Santos, CEO of MAINGEAR
"Gamers know that the best way to experience their games is with an Intel CPUss and NVIDIA GPUs. Now, they will be able to harness the power of multiple GPUs for even more performance and immersion features with our Intel X79 motherboard and GeForce GTX GPUs."
-- Jeremy Liao, Assistant Vice President of Multimedia Department at MSI
"ORIGIN PC is gearing up this holiday season with NVIDIA GeForce GPUs and the new Intel X79 processors. Our ORIGIN PC GENESIS desktops and EON laptops are ready for battle, using Intel X79 processors to slay dragons, and NVIDIA GeForce GPUs in SLI to clean out Arkham City. Its time to gear up for the win!"
-- Kevin Wasielewski, CEO and co-founder of ORIGIN PC
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