ECS just launched its version of the nForce 680i chipset under the name PN2 SLI2+ Extreme. Quite a long name, but what a motherboard! It’s somewhat similar to eVGA’s product in layout but the position of the mosfets and connectors is different. ECS offers DDR2-1200 and FSB 1333 officially and features 3 PCI-E slots exactly as the reference board. Again, 2 of them feature 16x links while the 3rd is only 8x capable.


About this board, ECS claims the following: “Meeting the sophisticated demands of gamers and enthusiasts, the PN2 SLI2+ Extreme comes with three PCI Express x16 slots—two of which support the multi-GPU SLI technology with true x16 bandwidths to promote convenient display expansion using SLI-certified graphics cards. The extra PCIe x16 slot can accommodate a physics processing card for display realism, a third graphics card for additional displays, or any additional PCIe x16 card. Deployed with the latest GeForce 8800GTX/GTS graphics card, the PN2 SLI2+ Extreme motherboard will deliver the ultimate visual experience with highly-detailed graphics and real-life clarity. With complete I/O connectivity and modern storage interfaces, the PN2 SLI2+ Extreme is truly a “must-have” platform.”


Availability and price are unknown at the moment but expect a price tag of at least $250 since all announced 680i motherboards follow the same price line.