Multi-GPU Technology Quiz

What was the original meaning of SLI when introduced by 3dfx Voodoo II?

• Super Link Integration

• Sequential Link Interface

• Scalable Link Interface

• Scan-Line Interleave

Which company acquired the SLI technology from 3dfx?

• Nvidia

• AMD

• Intel

• ATI

What rendering technique involves one card rendering odd frames and the other even frames?

• Split Frame Rendering

• Alternate Frame Rendering

• Parallel Frame Rendering

• Sequential Frame Rendering

What was a major requirement for early SLI setups?

• No need for an SLI bridge

• Single power supply

• Different GPU models

• Identical cards and video BIOS versions

Which company introduced Crossfire technology?

• Nvidia

• ATI

• AMD

• Intel

What was a limitation of the first Crossfire setups?

• No support for more than two cards

• Required identical GPU models

• Required Nvidia chipsets

• Used a clunky Y-shaped DVI dongle

Why did multi-GPU setups fall out of favor?

• They did not scale well

• They were too small

• They were too expensive

• They were not powerful enough

What was a common issue with multi-GPU setups?

• Lack of power supply

• Driver and software stability problems

• Incompatibility with monitors

• Too much heat generation

Which companies stopped supporting multi-GPU setups?

• Intel and AMD

• Nvidia and AMD

• ATI and Intel

• Nvidia and Intel

What is a reason enthusiasts prefer single GPU systems now?

• They are cheaper

• They offer better performance scaling

• They are more compatible with games

• They are easier to install