September 13, 2005
Intel Licenses Nvidia SLI and ATI Crossfire
Intel licensed the Nvidial SLI and ATI Crossfire technology for its 975X chipset. Now only if they can appease the shortage.The 975X will come with a built-in PCIe x16 interface, which will allow motherboard makers to design boards with dual PCIe x8 slots to support dual-graphics technology, the sources noted. Intel has reached a licensing agreement with both Nvidia and ATI that will allow Intel users access to drivers to enable SLI or CrossFire, the sources noted. The 975X will target the high-end segment with an initial price tag of US$50 (for 10k lots), or at the same level as Intel’s 955X chipset.
