NVIDIA launch nForce 680i LT
Tuesday 27th March 2007, 04:04:00 PM, written by Rys
Following the launch of their ultra high-end core logic offering for Intel processors, nForce 680i, NVIDIA have introduced a variant today that cuts some features and ability in the name of cost, to bring the basics to more potential customers. Given the high price of many nForce 680i offerings from myriad vendors, nForce 680i LT should have good appeal, on paper at least.
The reality seems to be somewhat different, however. Hardware analysts taking a look at 680i LT today seem to almost universally agree that the feature chop doesn't justify the cost reduction, and that some board level changes shouldn't have been made. HEXUS have taken a look and they conclude that while the basic performance is there compared to a full 680i, the loss of USB and Ethernet connectivity and the introduction of twin active cooling for the core logic ICs aren't worth the financial trade-off.
The Tech Report conclude much the same. NVIDIA 680i LT boards are available from partners with immediate availability.
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