Epox EP-9U1697-GLi: ULi M1697 Goes Mainstream
 

Epox began operations in 1995 as a value brand performance alternative in the marketplace. They have a history of providing a wide range of motherboards based upon core logic chipsets from varying manufacturers. Epox has prided themselves on their research and development capability by offering these products at very competitive price points while maintaining excellent performance standards. More information about the entire line of Epox products can be found here.

The Epox EP-9U1697-GLi motherboard is based on the recently released ULi M1697 chipset. Epox has done an excellent job in utilizing this chipset to create a product whose overall performance competed with boards costing twice as much. This board seamlessly supports NVIDIA SLI technology with the included ULi PowerExpress Engine Enabling driver. Of course, now that NVIDIA has completed their acquisition of ULi, we have to wonder how long this driver will be available for usage.