SLi vs Ultra SLi

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Can anyone tell me how the EVGA 132-CK-NF79 Ultra SLi differs from the EVGA 132-YW-E179 SLi (apart from being a few quid more expensive) - both are 790i. I have just had a custom built PC made up and the original 132-CK Ultra SLi (the more expensive) got replaced for a 132-YW SLi by the firm that made it because I was having stability problems that were deemed to be mobo generated.

Problem is that I was told the the replacement mobo was the newer version of the original 132-CK Ultra SLi, which I find very hard to believe. Have I been told a porky?
 
Those are the ones. Thanks.

I am a complete non techy and learning as I go along, so some of the info on that spec sheet is double dutch. What I need to understand is if I need to be worried about the lesser spec. The machine is for high video demand gaming - I might add an addditional GPU in future, upgrade the CPU but would be unlikely to overclock.

I read somewhere that the 'Ultra' part of the spec refers to additional capacity for overclocking. Is this right?

Thanks again
 
It's not the normal SLI boards you're comparing it too, it's the F.T.W. Evgas improved design 790i board. It's essentially better than the Ultra board, just the Ultra board has the 'Ultra' (higher speed binned) chip. However the F.T.W is capable of everything the Ultra is and more, and is generally a better product throughout.

Gah: Why star out for the win? And not far more annoying things like TBH?

Edit: If they're sending you a new board you could well be getting the 790i F.T.W Digital PWM version, which is currently the best board they make (Just a standard 790i F.T.W but with Digital voltage regs for the CPU)
 
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Thanks Adrianr

I think it is just the regular *** I have been given - which I suspect is way beyond what I will need. Machine looks like its working well.

Thanks

r
 
No worries, It's a fantastic board, super fast :) Really gives you the best out of SLI. Just make sure you have good case airflow because those heatsinks won't cool themselves!
 
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