NVIDIA SLI Technology

COOL OFF WITH HOT AUGUST SAVINGS FROM BFG TECHNOLOGIES!

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST

At Tiger Direct.com:
For the entire month of August, get the BFG GeForce GTX 285 OC 1GB for just $299.99 ($55 savings) or the BFG GeForce GTS 250 OC 512MB for $119.99 ($25 savings)

At NewEgg.com:
For the entire month of August, get the fastest GeForce GTX 285 on the market with the BFG GeForce 285 OCFU for $364.99 ($25 savings) or the BFG GeForce GTX 275 OC for $199.99 ($30 savings)

Visit NVIDIA.com to learn more.

Enter to win a trip to Blizzcon 2009!

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST

Buy any qualifying NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600 GT, NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT, NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX+, or NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 graphics card and enter for a chance to win an ALL EXPENSES paid trip to BlizzCon 2009 for you and your guest.*

* No purchase necessary. See contest rules for details. By submitting this form and entering the contest, you must agree to the terms and conditions.

Do you have a big idea for an ultra-small NVIDIA ION based PC?

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:00:00 PST

Enter the NVIDIA® ION™ Case Mod Contest for a chance to win the PC of your dreams brought to life by a professional case modder! NVIDIA is partnering with CPU Magazine, Modders-inc.com, and ZOTAC to help you win the PC of your dreams.

NVIDIA releases GeForce driver 190.38 beta

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST

The latest 190.38 beta driver includes several new control panel features and numerous bug fixes. The driver is available in both 32bit and 64bit for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. You can download and get more information about this driver here.

NVIDIA SLI Profile Update v1 released!

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST

NVIDIA is proud to announce its first SLI Profile Update.You can download the update and get more info here.

SLI Rig of the Month – July 2009 Winner

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST

Club SLI Rig of the Month is back and this dark angel is a going to redefine what you think is fast and beautiful. Check out this month’s Rig of the Month winner here.

NVIDIA releases version 186.18 WHQL certified drivers

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST

NVIDIA releases version 186.18 WHQL certified drivers

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST

Version 186.18 WHQL drivers bring new and exciting features to SLI. Check out the details page to download this latest driver and get more info about these features.

MSI equips entire X58 mainboard line-up with NVIDIA SLI technology

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST

Global mainboard and graphics card manufacturer MSI announced that its entire line up of MSI X58 motherboards will support NVIDIA SLI technology. All MSI X58 mainboards can be upgraded for free by simply downloading the newest BIOS to expand the X58 boards total capabilities. The latest BIOS versions for MSI X58 mainboards can be downloaded on www.msi.com. Check the press release here for more details.

Get Cryostasis FREE From EVGA!

Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 PST

EVGA has stepped up to provide their customers with a FREE full copy of the new game Cryostasis.

Cryostasis, set in the Arctic Circle 41 years ago, follows the story of a meteorologist (you!) exploring the mysterious demise of the ice breaker, "North Wind," decades before. Full of action, suspense, and GPU PhysX, this thriller is one of the most anticipated games of the year, and now you can get it FREE from EVGA!

Log on to EVGA.com to learn how you can pick up a free copy. Offer valid while supplies last!

SLI survey

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST

Complete this survey for a chance to win the ultimate gamers stimulus package from BFG! The lucky winner gets 2 BFG GTX 280 OC cards to turn their rig into the ultimate SLI PC, along with 4 killer PC games- Fallout 3, Call of Duty World at War, Need for Speed Undercover, and FarCry2! Get started now.
*Please note that prizes are only available to citizens of the US and Canada

XFX Wallpaper Design Contest - Draw for your chance to win big!

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:00:00 PST

Now through March 24th, enter for your chance to win some AWESOME prizes from XFX:

- Daily Prize: Far Cry 2 Game (full copy!)
- Weekly Prize: Exclusive XFX Poker set*
- Grand Prize: SLI-Ready PC from iBuypower + NVIDIA Hoodie**

Daily winners will be entered in weekly poker set drawing*
Weekly winners will be entered into grand prize drawing**

Visit XFX today to find out how your Creativity can win you some awesome prizes!

Alienware Area-51 X58

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 06:00:00 PST

With the Area-51 X58, breaking through frames-per-seconds on the latest games at lighting speeds was never easier. An Area-51 X58 is equipped with the finest in graphics technology, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 295, enables you to plow through daily tasks and assault the system intense next-gen games of tomorrow.

The Ultimate X58 Motherboards by ASUS Featuring NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI®

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:00:00 PST

Want the ultimate gaming experience? You got it! With an ASUS Rampage II Extreme or P6T Deluxe motherboard powered by the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processor and NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI® technology, you can now immerse yourself in the hottest new games without sacrificing graphics quality for performance. With 3 full speed x16 PCI Express slots, you also have the flexibility of running a combination of NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics cards dedicated to graphics and PhysX, using NVIDIA® SLI® technology. Treat yourself to a top-notch performance motherboard from ASUS and dominate the game today!

Blackbird 002 Chassis Kit for $599*

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST

After many requests from Blackbird 002 fans to get access to this very innovative and unique chassis, HP is now giving PC enthusiasts a limited-time opportunity to purchase a Blackbird chassis kit. Offer only available by phone and for a very limited time only! Order yours today - 1-877-776-4752.
* price excluding shipping

Mirror's Edge Tournaments @ CES in the NVIDIA Booth!

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:00:00 PST

Faith’s world in Mirror’s Edge comes to life with NVIDIA PhysX Technology! This is your chance to win some awesome prizes at the NVIDIA booth at CES starting from January 8th. There will be daily timed-trial tournaments with a grand finale on the January 11th. You’ll be blown away by eye-popping PhysX effects and you could be our daily and/or final winner!

Special Offer - Save up to $750 on notebooks

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST

Save big on MALIBAL Notebooks this holiday season, including the World's Fastest Laptop, with up to $750 Off each customized system. Offer is valid on the Nine Series, Satori Series, and Lotus Series. Highlights include: Desktop Intel Quad Core Processors, 8GB RAM, Dual GeForce 9800M GTX 1GB w/ SLI for 2GB total video memory and 3 HDDS with up to 1.5TB internal storage.

Save up to $170 when you go SLI® with EVGA!

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST

For a limited time, save up to $170 when you match up EVGA GeForce GTX 260 graphics cards with an EVGA NVIDIA® SLI-Ready® X58 motherboard.

There are 3 deals to choose from, each with INSTANT REBATES:

Deal 1:
• Buy 1 EVGA X58 Motherboard
• Buy 1 EVGA GeForce® GTX 260
• Save $20

Deal 2:
• Buy 1 EVGA X58 Motherboard
• Buy 2 EVGA GeForce® GTX 260s
• Save $70

Deal 3:
• Buy 1 EVGA X58 Motherboard
• Buy 3 EVGA GeForce® GTX 260
• Save $170

This is a limited time offer, and while supplies last – visit EVGA.com to learn more!

SLI Rig of the Month – November 2008 Winner

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 06:00:00 PST

Having been modding for less than a year, John Ibanez may say he’s a “Rig Noobie” but in looking at his work it’s obvious he’s not a noob. John is an avid gamer and that’s what he had in mind when built this beauty.

November Game of the Month: Dead Space

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:00:00 PST

If you really want to be scared this Halloween season then Dead Space from EA is the game for you! In this horror survival game, Engineer Isaac Clarke is sent to repair the USG Ishimura after communication with earth is mysteriously cut off. What he finds when he arrives is a floating bloodbath. With features such as strategic dismemberment, panic inducing audio, and blood curdling state-of-the art graphics, this game will have you screaming for more, literally.

Get Far Cry 2 - FREE!

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:00:00 PST

Now, for a limited time, get this Fall's most anticipated game FREE when you buy a qualifying GeForce SLI-Ready graphics card from select NVIDIA partners. Get a full retail version of the game when you buy a GeForce GTX 260 or GeForce GTX 280 graphics card from EVGA or BFG. Receive a full retail version of the game when you buy a select GeForce 9 series or GeForce GTX series graphics card from XFX. More details are available at nzone.com

Enter for a chance to win!

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:00:00 PST

A signed copy of Dead Space and graphic novel.

SLI Rig of the Month – September 2008 Winner

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST

If you want to see one of the most powerful PC’s on the planet then you’ve got to check out this month’s Club SLI Rig of the Month winner. With 2 CPU’s, 4 GPU’s running in Quad-SLI, and motherboard all on liquid cooling, this thing has almost got more chips and flowing water than a Vegas casino! Check it out.

ASUS G70S: Overclockable SLI Gaming Notebook Rewrites the Rules

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST

Notebook gaming with SLI and CPU overclocking? You bet. The G70S notebook borrows the “CPU Level Up” from ASUS’ Republic of Gamers motherboards to bring safe CPU overclocking to the notebook. Gamers can now make their notebook CPU perform like one that costs literally hundreds of dollars more. With dual GeForce® 8700M GT 512MB DDR3 GPUs in SLI configuration and loads of unique features and technologies, notebook gaming just got real.

Double up with exciting SLI-Ready bundles on XLR8 products from PNY

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:00:00 PST

Visit Newegg.com today to see what great deals await you on the PNY XLR8 branded SLI-Ready products.

Palit NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600 GT SONIC 1GB & new Palit ® GeForce® 9600 GSO SONIC 768MB

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:00:00 PST

These graphics cards feature Palit's SONIC Cooling System, combining dual heat pipes, and a fan to maintain a cooler GPU temperature (up to 20° C cooler - even when overclocking!)

The 3-Phase Power Supply System ensures a cooler GPU through a more stable power distribution system than standard 2-phase power supply systems.

Palit’s SONIC graphics cards will remain at a lower operating temperatures, extending the life of the graphics card and enabling better overclocking.

Check out these SLI™-Ready Palit SONIC graphics cards today

ASUS brings you the ultimate NVIDIA® SLI™ platform

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Choosing the right motherboard and video card configuration is critical to creating the best gaming experience - and all platforms are not created equal.

ASUS’ award-winning Striker II Extreme Republic of Gamers motherboard (nForce® 790i Ultra) paired with two new ENGTX280/HTDP/1G graphics cards (GeForce® GTX 280) in SLI mode burns down the benchmarks and offers a treasure trove of unique features that serious gamers will love.

Learn more!

Limitied Time Only - HP Blackbird 002 Exhilaration Edition

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:00:00 PST

The hottest rig featuring GeForce GTX 280 and nForce 790i Ultra SLI motherboard for reliable high-performance gaming. Each Exhilaration Edition system includes a Voodoo keyboard and mouse.

Silent. Efficient. Powerful? You Bet!

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:00:00 PST

Future-Proof your SLI or SLI-Ready PC with a new SLI-Ready ES-800 PSU from BFG Technologies.
This groundbreaking PSU features:
– “80 Plus” Certified
– Best-in-class efficiency
– Near-silent operation
– Frequency Conversion Technology emulates virtually any size power supply
– Multi-award winning history
Pick up yours today at Newegg.com

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare - new Variety Map Pack!

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

With the release of the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Variety Map Pack, Infinity Ward expands the online experience of 2007’s top-selling game by providing fans with four new multiplayer maps featuring a variety of locations, while supporting split-screen and system link play. Club SLI members got to download this 24 hours before it was public – one of many perks to being a Club SLI member. For everyone else, download here. NOTE: Full version of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare required – to purchase, visit nZone.

Acer Predator – A New Kind of Beast

Tue, 20 May 2008 06:00:00 PST

Launching its first gaming PC – the Acer Aspire Predator G7700 has a radical PC design, created for the gamer in mind, this rig is equipped with the latest technology to help rip through the most extreme applications.

SLI Rig of the Month – April 2008 Winner

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 PST

Check out Ton’s Iron Man Mark 1 Case Mod! A super gaming rig themed after the Iron Man movie, complete with a handmade Iron Man mask, UV reactive layer Iron Man text, coolant level window, top exhaust vents, dual fill ports, “radioactive” reservoir, case lighting, and to finish it off two BFG GeForce 9800 GX2 in Quad SLI.

ONLY 10 in the world: GeForce 9800 GX2 Autographed by NVIDIA founder & CEO: GET YOURS!

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

BFG and NVIDIA teamed up to create a very limited run of 10 retail boxes featuring an action shot of NVIDIA's founder and CEO, Jen-Hsun Huang - the very same one that appears on the cover of Forbes magazine's Jauary 2008 issue. Enthusiasts can get these 10 cards through very special contests, promotions and charity auctions - but time is limited!
Find out more HERE.

SLI Rig of the Month – March 2008 Winner

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

Kelly is not only a hardware enthusiast and gamer, he is an avid PC Pilot too! His latest rig features three overclocked EVGA GeForce® 8800 GTX GPUs an Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 CPU and numerous flight simulator peripherals.

PalitLAN.com Calls All Gamers!

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

PalitLAN.Com is a new community space with tools, forums, and event listings to help LAN party hosts and gamers connect.
After event organizers enter event details via an online form, PalitLan.com then populates a dynamic set of resources including a unique event-specific page and calendar. These event pages will include details like the games to be played, number of seats, event costs, dates and location.
Organizers using PalitLan.com can include pictures of past events showing gamers competing, winning prizes, and just about everything else that happens at a LAN Party.
Get started with PalitLAN today!

SLI PC Rig of the Month - February 2008 Winner

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:00:00 PST

Alex has been a PC enthusiast, overclocker, and gamer from an incredibly young age. He has been overclocking literally anything he can get his hands on from CPUs to GPUs to even wireless routers.

Dell XPS 630 - ESA-Certified and SLI-Ready

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:00:00 PST

The gaming system that delivers awesome gaming power for an outstanding price. Starting with the GeForce 8800 GT, the XPS 630 is prepared to play, and can easily scale when you're ready to upgrade and uplevel your gameplay.

Special Offer - 10% OFF on MALIBAL Satori Series notebook

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

The Satori Series features GeForce 8800M GTX 512MB GPUs w/ MXM technology, Intel Core 2 extreme mobile processors, up to 320GB HDD storage, 8GB of RAM and Blu-ray drives for ultra high performance computing on the go. Offer Code (expires 6/30/2008): DSC574839282

Get smart with BFG ThermoIntelligence™

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

If you’re building a new SLI PC and want to exploit the benefits of water cooling, BFG offers a great solution. Featuring the new ThermoIntelligence™ custom copper water block co-developed by BFG and Danger Den™, the BFG NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 GTS OC2™ 512MB Water Cooled Edition graphics card offers exceptional thermal performance in a single slot design freeing up valuable space in your PC. Learn more at BFG…

SLI PC Rig of the Month - January 2008 Winner

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

James’s rig was completed before Christmas, after investing a few thousand dollars and ordering numerous parts from various online suppliers across the US and Canada. James has finally built his dream machine and has developed an addiction to PC gaming. Check it out!

SLI PC Rig of the Month - December 2007 Winner

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:00:00 PST

Jacob’s rig is a never “complete” system as he constantly upgrades it, keeping up with the newest technologies available. His latest gaming system features three (3) GeForce 8800 Ultras as well as using a Single Stage Phase Change cooler, where idle temperatures are around -45c keeping it nice and chilly. Everything from power cables to wires were carefully thought out, with a 12 gauge power cable and line conditioner, Jacob doesn’t believe in the word overkill.

Desktop PC Sweepstakes at TigerDirect

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST

Enter to win the "Ultimate PC" Holiday Sweepstakes. Ends Jan 6th, 2008.

SLI PC Rig of the Month - November 2007 Winner

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:00:00 PST

Guy started building and customizing computers about a year ago. He has come a long way, take a look at his system. His rig consists of two BFG NVIDIA 8800 GTX OC video cards, an Intel Core 2 Extreme processor (overclocked to 3.48 Ghz) and an impressive water-cooling system complete with stop valves to isolate any problems without having to turn off his computer.

Modding de la caja: Tutorial 2

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:00:00 PST

Ton Khowdee, miembro del CLUB SLI, se ha labrado toda una reputación como experto del overclocking y la modificación de cajas de PC, lo que le ha valido el premio "Rig of the Month" (equipo del mes) tanto aquí, en SLIZONE, como en la conocida revista de bricolaje informático Maximum PC. Ton actuará como guía a lo largo de un proceso dividido en 4 partes en el que nos enseñará, paso a paso, cómo tunear la caja de un PC.

Modifica del case - Tutorial 2

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:00:00 PST

Ton Khowdee, un membro di CLUB SLI, si è fatto un'ottima reputazione come overclocker e modder di case, guadagnandosi un "Rig of the Month" sia presso la SLIZONE, che sulla popolare rivista Maximum PC. Ton ci mostrerà il processo sequenziale di modifica di un PC in questa serie di 4 puntate.

Моддинг корпусов 2

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:00:00 PST

Тон Ноуди, член КЛУБА SLI, известен как оверклокер и моддер, имеет награду "Rig of the Month" на SLIZONE и в популярном DIY журнале Maximum PC. Тон демонстрирует нам процесс моддинга ПК шаг за шагом в данной серии, которая состоит из 4 частей

Case Modding Guide: Part 2

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:00:00 PST

In part 2 of this 4-part series, Ton Khowdee provides expert tips for applying a custom paint job to a case mod. Ton describes his methodology for selecting color schemes, preparing case parts, applying a clear coat and more!

January - Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST

Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare™, the new action-thriller from the award-winning team at Infinity Ward, arms gamers with an arsenal of advanced and powerful modern day firepower, transporting them to the most treacherous hotspots around the globe to take on a rogue enemy group threatening the world.

SLI PC Rig of the Month - October 2007 Winner

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST

Shane enjoys building and customizing computers for fun and ultimately for playing games. His rig is made of two EVGA NVIDIA 8800 GTX video cards, an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4Ghz processor (overclocked to 3.2Ghz) and two OCZ SLI memory sticks adding up to 2GB of ram.

GeForce LAN 4 - Nov 16-18

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST

24 Hour BYOC, Tournaments and Great Prizes. Space is limited. Register today!

Get Enemy Territory: Quake Wars FREE!

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST

When you buy a qualifying GeForce 8 Series graphics card from EVGA

Get Extreme SLI Gaming at TigerDirect

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST

Experience award-winning SLI gaming performance at a great price. Check out value-packed bundles including NVIDIA nForce 680i LT SLI from XFX and a standard-setting GeForce GPU or an Intel CPU -- now available at TigerDirect.

How to Build a PC - Video Guide to Building a PC

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST

Check out the first installment of our multi-part series about how to build your very own SLI PC.

SLI PC Rig of the Month - September 2007 Winner

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST

Richard is definitely a modder; just check out his pictures. What you’ll see is actually two computers in one case. Richard has modified the Daisho (by HiPe PC) for his personal use; turning his computer into a “super machine” complete with voice activation (he can order a pizza while playing games!).

Win $1,000 with EVGA

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST

EVGA gives you the chance to show the world your SLI gaming rig! Post up your rig and earn bragging rights plus the opportunity to win a $1,000 dollar sponsorship - direct from EVGA! Show off your system(s) with pictures, specifications, SuperPI 1M time, and your 3dmark06 score. Comment on other users' rigs, or sift through the hundreds of already posted systems!

SLI PC Rig of the Month - August 2007 Winner

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST

John started this mod by taking an old 1996 vintage Gateway full tower case, gutting the old parts, cutting the case, painting it, and then installing all new components. He wanted a killer gaming rig so he opted to upgrade his existing BFG 7600GT cards to two EVGA 8800GTX cards.

NVIDIA SLI Game of the Month: Lost Planet: Extreme Condition

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 08:00:00 PST

Driven to the brink of extinction on ice-covered wastelands, humankind fights to survive. From extreme conditions and insurgent Snow Pirates to hostile gargantuan alien Akrid, all that you can trust are your instincts.

SLI PC Rig of the Month - July 2007 Winner

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST

John submitted his PC project inspired by the cartoon and recent movie, Transformers. His rig takes the form of Optimus Prime and can be one of the cooler (and bigger) rigs around. Though it isn’t his first DIY PC project, John put a lot of time, sweat, and passion into the creation of this masterpiece.

Case Modding Guide: Part 2

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST

Are You Ready for QuakeCon 2007? NVIDIA is! Come and join us!

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:00:00 PST

We are planning an action-packed four days at QuakeCon, complete with special offers on hardware from EVGA, fun contests and promotions, awesome giveaways and prizes, and of course, Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars™ running on the ultimate gaming PCs powered by NVIDIA® SLI™ technology! If you are in Dallas August 2-5, make sure you come by to check out the action!

NVIDIA and XFX power BlizzCon This August!

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST

Find out why Blizzard develops its top titles on NVIDIA hardware. Plus, take advantage of exciting show-only specials from XFX on NVIDIA powered graphics cards and motherboards!

See BFG and NVIDIA at the Penny Arcade Expo!

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST

BFG and NVIDIA join together to power the West Coast's fastest-growing gaming event!

Win an SLI PC at Canada's Largest LAN Party!

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST

Join NVIDIA, EVGA and Memory Express at Canada's largest LAN party event in Edmonton...you might walk away with a brand new NVIDIA SLI PC! Learn more...

365 Tage – 365 Gewinner.

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST

Sind Sie ein Glückspilz? Dann nutzen Sie jetzt Ihre Chance, eine GeForce 8800 GTX Grafikkarte, ein NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI Mainboard oder vielleicht 2 GB leistungsfähigen DDR2-Systemspeicher zu gewinnen! Ab dem 22. Dezember können Sie 365 mal Glück haben und SLI-Ready Hardware GEWINNEN!

SLI PC Rig of the Month - June 2007 Winner

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 05:00:00 PST

Nigel comes to us with his very first self-built DIY PC project. While some could argue “beginner’s luck”, we beg to differ! In this first DIY project, Nigel poured himself into research, spending over 2 months choosing the best hardware for his new PC

Save up to $30 when you buy an AMD CPU and nForce motherboard!

Mon, 07 May 2007 00:00:00 PST

Save some green when you team up with the folks in green. Get $20-$30 rebates on AMD CPUs when you bundle with a qualifying NVIDIA nForce 570 or 590 motherboard.

SLI PC Rig of the Month - May 2007 Winner

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 PST

Hailing from just south of the Canadian border in the college town of Bellingham, Washington, Derrick has put together a very solid rig, capable of tackling all of today's games, and pretty much most of tomorrow's...

SLI Rig of the Month - April

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST

Richard primarily uses this rig as his home theater PC (HTPC) - it is connected to and Xbox 360 HD DVD unit – but we’re guessing it can also hold its own quite well when put to the test with some of today’s hottest games…

Case Modding Guide: Part 1

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST

Ton Khowdee, a member of CLUB SLI, has made quite a reputation as both an overclocked and a case modder, garnering "Rig of the Month" status both here at SLIZONE, as well as in the popular DIY magazine, Maximum PC. Ton takes us through the step-by-step process of modding a PC, in this 4-part series.

Learn About 'Designed by NVIDIA' Motherboards

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST

Did you know that NVIDIA nForce and GeForce engineers worked together to create motherboards? Learn about the new nForce 680i LT SLI motherboard, and the new "Designed by NVIDIA" line of products - listen to the podcast hosted here at SLIZONE.

How to Build a PC - Video Guide to Building a PC - Part 2

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST

Check out the second installment of our multi-part series about how to build your very own SLI PC.

Download the new SLI Wallpapers!

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST

NVIDIA has just posted even more new SLI wallpaper designs, available for FREE download today! Each design will fit most 4:3 and widescreen monitor formats. Visit the DOWNLOADS section today!

SLI Rig of the Month - March

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST

"This computer is hands-down the finest machine I've ever put together, it's a true work of art! It's almost as fun to look at as it is to game on."

SLI PC Rig of the Month - February 2007 Winner

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST

"It is a way of life. Gone are the days of simply building a machine. The machine drives me, compels me, yet is nothing without me. I am what I build and it says a lot about the direction I want the gaming environment to take."

NVIDIA Extreme PC Video Contest Winners

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST

See which videos took home the prizes of hardware, Gear, Games and More!

SLI PC Rig of the Month - December 2006 Winner

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST

"It became an addiction and now the words 'fast enough frames per second' and 'cool enough' are no longer in my vocabulary when it comes to computers."

SLI PC Rig of the Month - November 2006 Winner

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST

"Na-na-na-na-na-na…..Super Hornet! In a time when super heroes are all the rage, this is a Rig that could power the Fortress of Solitude."

How to Build a PC - Video Guide to Building a PC

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST

Check out the first installment of our multi-part series about how to build your very own SLI PC.

Build a Screaming GeForce 8800 GTX SLI PC

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 10:00:00 PST

You’ve seen the numbers. The GeForce 8800 GTX is simply the fastest graphics card on the planet - by a long shot! But what sane gamer would just stop at just one when you could have two! A dual GeForce 8800 GTX SLI PC will mop the floor, and then some, with any gaming PC on the market today.

See How Easy it is to Add a Second Graphics Card to Your NVIDIA SLI-Ready PC

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST

PodCast with Craig "Tech-Daddy" Tate: Modding Basics and Overclocking

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PST

Ever wonder what makes a top case modder tick? Have questions about what "modding" really means? Want to learn about how someone comes to be known as "tech-daddy"? TAKE A LISTEN TO THESE TWO EXCLUSIVE PODCASTS!

NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI: Rock Solid Gaming Foundation for AMD processors

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PST

For the ultimate gaming experience, start with the ultimate gaming platform: NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI. When you build your gaming PC with a motherboard featuring an nForce 590 SLI media and communications processor (MCP), you create an complete upgrade path for the future.

SLI PC Rig of the Month - October 2006 Winner

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PST

"Bold, Clean, Industrial. These are all words that can be used to describe Angelo's Rig. Flat black paint forces your attention to the two cold blue cathodes emitting an otherworldly glow. The custom cut Diamond plate looks like armor for this beast."

SLI Essay Contest Winners

Mon, 09 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PST

This summer, NVIDIA challenged its fans to submit short essays telling us how NVIDIA SLI technology changed their lives. We received hundreds of responses, and many, many great submissions. But in the end, there could be only three winners.

SLI PC Rig of the Month - September 2006 Winner

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PST

"Behold Luna in all of her glory. Andrew has captured her essence in this custom built system, themed around the NVIDIA demo character. Andrew was bitten by the mod bug and has put a personal touch on almost everything in this PC."

Why I Chose SLI Technology Contest

Tue, 15 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PST

Did you build or buy an NVIDIA SLI or SLI-Ready PC? Have you had an amazing gaming experience since? Tell us about it – you might just win one of three NVIDIA SLI PRIZE PACKS!

The Definitive Multi-GPU Press Review World Tour

Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PST

Nine press review websites have joined forces to put together the most comprehensive review series ever published on multi-GPU systems/gaming. The end result yields one final verdict...

SLI PC Rig of the Month - August 2006 Winner

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PST

"This system was built with every aspect of multimedia in mind. In addition to the Dual GeForce 7950 GX2's, the 24" Dell Widescreen monitor, and the Creative Labs X-FI XM sound card, everything is hooked up to a Pioneer VSX-D812 Amplifier with ELAC 5.1 Surround Sound speakers."

NVIDIA SLI Technology and Intel Core 2 Processors

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 12:00:00 PST

Redefine the rules of gaming with exciting bundles including NVIDIA® GeForce® 7950 GX2 or 7900 GTX-based graphics cards, motherboards featuring an NVIDIA nForce®4 SLI™ X16 or Intel 975X Express chipset, and the new Intel Core 2 Extreme processor.

NVIDIA Quad SLI Technology DIY Interview

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PST

"I have to say that it supplied a gaming experience unlike any other that I have recently had. On Dell's 3007 WFP 30" LCD display the immersion into the game was unmatched by any other system I have ever gamed on."
- HardOCP

New NVIDIA Control Panel - What has changed in the SLI settings?

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PST

"I noticed that some things have changed in the new NVIDIA Control Panel. Can you give me the scoop?"

Beta Driver for Quad NVIDIA SLI Technology - Windows XP / 2000

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 09:00:00 PST

This driver is a Beta driver that enables Quad NVIDIA SLI technology, allowing you to put two GeForce 7950 GX2 graphics cards in a single system with an NVIDIA nForce SLI motherboard. This driver is strictly for end user Beta testing with two GeForce 7950 GX2 graphics cards only and is not intended for production. If you own, or are planning to buy, two GeForce 7950 GX2 graphics cards to build your own Quad NVIDIA SLI PC, we encourage you to download the beta drivers here and try them out on your NVIDIA SLI PC.

Buy a GeForce 7 Series SLI-Ready Graphics Card and get one of These Games FREE!

Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PST

Click on the game titles below to see how you can get one of these great new game titles FREE when you buy an SLI-Ready GeForce graphics card from one of our partners.

SLI PC Rig of the Month - July 2006 Winner

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PST

"Kevin was stationed in Guam where he built a Kick Ass NVIDIA SLI PC. He did it all through mail order, sometimes waiting 3-4 weeks for a single part."

SLI PC Rig of the Month - June 2006 Winner

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 PST

"Al began building his NVIDIA SLI PC back in November 2005 - he says he was inspired after checking out SLIZONE and seeing the previous "Rig of the Month" winners in all their glory."

NVIDIA SLI Game of the Month: Tomb Raider: Legend

Tue, 16 May 2006 00:00:00 PST

The gaming world’s sexiest and most intrepid adventurer makes her triumphant return in Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend! This game is the ideal match for the world's sexiest gaming platform: SLI Technology.

NVIDIA SLI Technology Tour

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PST

Experience NVIDIA SLI technology first hand - catch up with NVIDIA on the road at these exciting events and experience the SLI technology difference on an NVIDIA-powered PC...

CLUB SLI Performance Hall of Fame

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 PST

See who has the fastest PC in CLUB SLI - Visit the CLUB SLI Performance Hall of Fame and see how your PC measures up.

NVIDIA Release 80 Challenge winners selected!

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST

This Winter, over a thousand people took the NVIDIA Release 80 challenge, answering questions about the features of NVIDIA’s new Release 80 series driver, and NVIDIA SLI technology. Those who answered ALL the questions correctly were entered into a drawing this month to win an SLI certified power supply from Antec or Silverstone. Find out who won an SLI-certified power supply for being in the know!

Get the scoop on Quad SLI

Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST

2560x1600 native resolutions. 32X AA. Over a billion transistors dedicated to graphics. HD-Gaming to the Max! Tag along with Game Trailers as they interview with NVIDIA on the show floor at CES, and find out more about the new Quad SLI-powered Dell XPS 600 Renegade. (48MB WMV)

Fear the Power of GeForce 7800 GTX

Wed, 07 Dec 2005 00:00:00 PST

Now you can experience the power of the GeForce 7800 GTX with twice the graphics memory! Boasting faster core clocks, faster memory clocks, and twice as much memory as the award-winning GeForce 7800 GTX, the GeForce 7800 GTX 512 resets the bar for performance.

See how Monolith Games designed F.E.A.R. for NVIDIA SLI

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:00:00 PST

In an interview with Game Trailers TV, Monolith Games' lead designer takes you behind the scenes to learn how they made F.E.A.R., and how NVIDIA SLI made it so much cooler!

NVIDIA SLI Art Contest Winners!

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 00:00:00 PST

While there could be only one grand prize winner, Leadtek and NVIDIA worked together to create three great prize packages for the winner and two runners up.

Does Your Gpu Have Full Shader Model 3.0 Support, True HDR, and SLI?

Wed, 02 Nov 2005 06:00:00 PST

Don’t settle for anything less than the best. Make sure your graphics processing unit (GPU) has The Power of 3!

"NVIDIA SLI is truly ready for a mainstream audience"

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 06:00:00 PST

"I decided that I finally wanted NVIDIA SLI in my own personal gaming box...Installing my SLI cards was about as easy as could be...There is something about owning an SLI setup that just gets your testosterone flowing." - HardOCP

TechKnowOverload (TKO) College Tour

Wed, 24 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PST

Catch NVIDIA and Velocity Micro on the TKO College Tour!

Introducing SLI Antialiasing: The Ultimate in Visual Quality

Wed, 20 Jul 2005 06:00:00 PST

SLI Antialiasing is a new standalone SLI rendering mode that offers up to double the antialiasing quality by splitting the antialiasing workload between the two graphics cards. SLI Antialiasing offers 2 new antialiasing settings: SLI8x and SLI16x.

Download HOT NEW Game Demos

Thu, 07 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PST

Download the latest Game Demos at nZone: Age of Empires III, Starship Troopers, F.E.A.R., and many more!

Building an SLI PC on a Budget

Wed, 22 Jun 2005 06:00:00 PST

Everyone knows that if you want a true gaming PC, you get an NVIDIA SLI PC. But not everyone knows that building or buying an NVIDIA SLI PC doesn't have to put a major hurt on your wallet.