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Today NVIDIA launched their nForce 500 Family chipsets for the AMD AM2 Socket. There will be four models to allow a wide range of motherboard products from budget to high-end for enthusiasts. A lot of new features have been introduced like SLI Memory, First Packet, DualNet and Media Shield. Read our preview to find out what the new nForce500 offers.

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I like this one alot better then "Presentation removed at NVIDIA's request." (originally posted by w1zzard) :p.
 
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zekrahminator said:
I like this one alot better then "Presentation removed at NVIDIA's request." (originally posted by w1zzard) :p.
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:laugh: glad you like it :) hope it was informative!

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Very well written article - now I have to be a smart-ass and ask the following question: Will the SLI version support Crossfire? :laugh:
 
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Sasqui said:
Very well written article - now I have to be a smart-ass and ask the following question: Will the SLI version support Crossfire? :laugh:
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Well that would be great, but no it will not. NVIDIA wants you to buy NVIDIA graphic cards ;)

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Darksaber said:
:laugh: glad you like it :) hope it was informative!

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Oh yes it was a very good read :D.
 
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Thumping good read old chap. Loved how it supported ALOT of USB, also, ATI-Racism or something, hey, ATI-semetic... lol
 
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