It was evident that even with minor improvements in motherboards based on chipset nForce 780i SLI , This last will be more expensive than their predecessors nForce 680i SLI. At least, the chip nForce 200 worth additional money, in addition to the 3 way sli official support with 45 nm Yorkfield processors .
EVGA company invites all owners of motherboard model 122-CK-NF68-XX based on chipset nForce 680i SLI to exchange their motherboard with model 132-CK-NF78-XX (nForce 780i SLI). Those who wish to participate in the modernization program must be registered in the database of EVGA motherboard owners, and pay for sending the motherboard to the manufacturer in addition to $ 90 or 80 euros. Before sending payment, users need to wait for approval from EVGA.
Participants in the program will receive with the motherboards EVGA 132-CK-NF78-XX a bridge for triple SLI connection in addition to two-year or lifetime guarantee, depending on the model fees and region. Online EVGA offers the motherboard 132-CK-NF78-A1 at $ 260. Its predecessor based on chipset nForce 680i SLI is offered at $ 230 - $ 250, depending on the complete set.