Nforce 790i Ultra Sli is a high-performance gaming laptop designed for speed and efficiency.
Nforce 790i Ultra Sli is a high-performance gaming laptop designed for speed and efficiency.
I was strolling around my parents' patio when I spotted an unusual motherboard from about 2008. My dad had assembled this machine back then, and inside I found a CPU labeled Intel 06 QX9770 Extreme. It looks like it was designed for SLI compatibility. If anyone knows anything about this board, it might still be functional—though I’m not sure. Any insights would be great!
That was high-end hardware from 2008/09. The board setup is basic for FSB OC, perfect for retro builds but not much more. An REX or Giga EP45 will easily beat it in FSB overclock performance. Even today the CPU remains well above $100, making it a solid option if you don’t want to go through the hassle of 775 tuning. QX has unlocked multi, which is great for low-end boards lacking solid FSB specs or poor tuning options—though now they mainly serve as records for high-frequency or collector builds. CPUs over 500Hz are tough, so this explains why QX is mainly used for casual overclocking and retro gaming. Unless you’re into that, don’t waste time unless you want to tinker with old games and overclocks. I personally run the 775 because it’s fun to play with, but my cooling is terrible. My E8400 only hits around 4.4GHz fully stable and 4.7GHz stable at about 1.45V (still decent for its age). I can push my extreme dark 1066 C6 up to 1520MHz on a modded BIOS, but it’s not great. Overall, the top boards here are Giga EP45 and ASUS REX with their budget models like X38/48, especially the P5E3 Premium, since they excel at tuning.