Where computer hardware is concerned, there can seem to be an overwhelming number of acronyms. With video or graphic cards in particular, there are not only acronyms describing functionality and types of hardware, but brand names as well.
SLI
SLI stands for Scalable Link Technology. It was developed and patented by NVIDIA Corporation, although you might now find reference to SLI in relation to other manufacturers and brands. SLI uses NVIDIA's proprietary logic to boost scaling and rendering when more than one SLI card are used on a supported motherboard.
EVGA
EVGA is a manufacturer of graphics cards and related components. As of 2010, EVGA offers more than 10 models using NVIDIA SLI technology. You may also find SLI-ready motherboards by EVGA.
Misconceptions
EVGA is often confused with VGA, which is the original graphics standard invented by IBM. An SLI card itself will be labeled as VGA, indicating that it is compatible with the standard 15-pin connector found on most monitors. SLI may be confused with ATI Crossfire, which is a similar technology developed by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), which also uses more than one graphics card to boost performance.
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