Today, Nvidia confirmed that Core i5 and Core i7 platforms on socket LGA 1156 have official SLI certification on Intel P55 chipset motherboards. In other words, consumers, OEMs, and distributors can officially pump their systems with up to Quad-SLI graphics configurations under consent of the green chip giant.
The significance of this announcement is the fact that SLI is now
officially available on all consumer PC platforms, including the Intel
Core i7, Core i5, Core 2 Quad and Core 2 Duo processors, as well as those based
on the AMD Phenom II.
“Only the best-designed motherboards are capable of tapping
into—and reaping maximum benefits from—the powerful synergy between SLI
technology and the P55 platform,” said Joe Hsieh, General Manager of ASUS’
Motherboard Business Unit. “ASUS has honed the art and science of motherboard
design with the ASUS P7P55 Deluxe and ROG Maximus III Series motherboards,
which deliver unparalleled performance and stability.”
The first motherboards equipped with Intel’s P55 chipset and
Core i5/i7 Lynnfield processors are expected to arrive on Sunday, September 6th.
Due to the idea that Nvidia wants to expand SLI licensing to the entire range
of consumer PC platforms, we feel confident that it will also be available on
the P57 chipset early next year when the time comes.