XFX nForce 790i Ultra

摘要

As you'd guess from its name, the pricey $350 XFX nForce 790i Ultra motherboard introduces nVidia's new nForce 790i Ultra SLI chipset, which brings nVidia into direct competition with Intel's X48 by supporting a 1,600MHz front-side bus (FSB) and up to 2,000MHz DDR3 memory. To keep the chipset cool, XFX's board includes a heat pipe/ vapor chamber assembly, with an optional clip-on cooling fan. This assembly is large enough, however, that it blocks usage of some heat sinks popular with DIYers, such as the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme.