DH Review: XFX nForce 680i LT SLI Motherboard

Zardon · Jul 15, 2007, 09:11 PM

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There is no doubting that XFX make truly impressive graphics cards, here at Driver Heaven we have found their 8xxx series cards to be the best in each of the market segments, they have in fact won more "Heavenly Hardware Gold Awards" than any other graphics card manufacturer. As well as making stellar hardware XFX always supply their products with great presentation and incorporate the highest engineering standards. So when they sent us a review sample of their latest high end Nvidia 6 series motherboard we were extremely interested to ascertain if this tradition of great performance and specifications was to continue.

Today’s review product is XFX’s 680i LT SLI motherboard, a product which takes the performance of the full 680i chipset and combines it with a more affordable set of features. The main differences being that the LT board lacks an extra GB lan port and a 3rd PCIe 8x slot.

Tipstaff · Jul 16, 2007, 02:24 AM

Nice review, Stuart. And your right, it is a very awkward design. I mean, I don't think I've seen one manufacturer put their SATA and front panel connectors right beside the ram before. Definitely a first.

Erroneus · Jul 16, 2007, 08:37 AM

Not really impressed. I know it's a mid-end card, but the design and cooling on the motherboard seems very sparse. Also XFX wouldn't really by my preferred choice when choosing a motherboard.

Jul 15, 2007, 09:11 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	DH Review: XFX nForce 680i LT SLI Motherboard Read The Review Here _____________________ There is no doubting that XFX make truly impressive graphics cards, here at Driver Heaven we have found their 8xxx series cards to be the best in each of the market segments, they have in fact won more "Heavenly Hardware Gold Awards" than any other graphics card manufacturer. As well as making stellar hardware XFX always supply their products with great presentation and incorporate the highest engineering standards. So when they sent us a review sample of their latest high end Nvidia 6 series motherboard we were extremely interested to ascertain if this tradition of great performance and specifications was to continue. Today’s review product is XFX’s 680i LT SLI motherboard, a product which takes the performance of the full 680i chipset and combines it with a more affordable set of features. The main differences being that the LT board lacks an extra GB lan port and a 3rd PCIe 8x slot.

Jul 16, 2007, 02:24 AM	#2
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,773 Rep Power: 190 System Specs	Nice review, Stuart. And your right, it is a very awkward design. I mean, I don't think I've seen one manufacturer put their SATA and front panel connectors right beside the ram before. Definitely a first. __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.

Jul 16, 2007, 08:37 AM	#3
Erroneus Get off my lawn! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 13,417 Rep Power: 119 System Specs	Not really impressed. I know it's a mid-end card, but the design and cooling on the motherboard seems very sparse. Also XFX wouldn't really by my preferred choice when choosing a motherboard. __________________