ATI to validate 955X chipset for CrossFire

Vikingod · Aug 24, 2005, 09:10 PM

IDF — ATI confirmed today at the Intel Developer Forum that they will be validating Intel's D955XBK motherboard for use with the CrossFire dual-graphics solution, and their presentation says that "ATI CrossFire on Intel 955X platforms provide superior graphics performance." This is a big departure from NVIDIA's current practice, which effectively limits GeForce SLI configurations to NVIDIA's own nForce4 SLI chipsets.

This development is also noteworthy because the Intel D995XBK motherboard is already selling in the market, and has been for some time now. This board will work with CrossFire without modifications to the motherboard design or to the chipset silicon. Only a BIOS update is required. In fact, there is a live demo of CrossFire running on the D955BK motherboard on the IDF show floor.
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Read More/Source: The Tech Report

Tipstaff · Aug 25, 2005, 06:37 AM

I so hope Crossfire works on the 955 board. I, for one, don't want to purchase an ATI chipset mobo just to use it. If it doesn't.. well..

Aug 24, 2005, 09:10 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	ATI to validate 955X chipset for CrossFire IDF — ATI confirmed today at the Intel Developer Forum that they will be validating Intel's D955XBK motherboard for use with the CrossFire dual-graphics solution, and their presentation says that "ATI CrossFire on Intel 955X platforms provide superior graphics performance." This is a big departure from NVIDIA's current practice, which effectively limits GeForce SLI configurations to NVIDIA's own nForce4 SLI chipsets. This development is also noteworthy because the Intel D995XBK motherboard is already selling in the market, and has been for some time now. This board will work with CrossFire without modifications to the motherboard design or to the chipset silicon. Only a BIOS update is required. In fact, there is a live demo of CrossFire running on the D955BK motherboard on the IDF show floor. __________ Read More/Source: The Tech Report

Aug 25, 2005, 06:37 AM	#2
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,773 Rep Power: 191 System Specs	I so hope Crossfire works on the 955 board. I, for one, don't want to purchase an ATI chipset mobo just to use it. If it doesn't.. well.. __________________ 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.