[Pc_Support] Jetway 939GT4-SLI comes up with a better idea for only $129 ...

[Bryan J. Smith]

For those considering a full-size nForce4 SLI mainboard,
AnandTech found a lot of good in the new Jetway 939GT4-SLI
mainboard.  Far from cutting corners, the board seems to be
solid and well designed overall, even for overclocking (not
my bag, but it does bode well for non-overclocked stability).

But probably the most intersting aspect is the three (3)
physical PCIe x16 slots.  Instead of dealing with a set of
jumpers or a card to change the configuration, you simply use
the middle slot for a full PCIe x16 slot, or the two outter
PCIe x8 slots for SLI.  Not only straight-forward, but
possibly no more cost for Jetway overall than using jumpers
or a card.

[ SIDE NOTE:  I could not assertain if the outter PCIe slots
are at least usable a PCIe x1 slots when the middle slot is
used at the full PCIe x16.  I could not find the manual on
Jetway's Tawainese site either.  So it seems only the
dedicated PCIe x1 may work in any configuration for anything
other than video. ]

Just a consideration if you're looking for a full ATX
mainboard for Socket-939.

AnandTech Review:  
http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=2506  

NetEgg.COM Product Page:  
http://www.newegg.com/product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813153030
 

Jetway's Tawainese Product Page:  
http://www.jetway.com.tw/evisn/product/amd-k8/939gt4-sli/939gt4-sli.htm


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