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    GTX 980 and more than 4 monitors... displaylink?

    I know this is an old post, but since it comes up on searches and no-one answered, I drive 2 extra monitors using on-board video from my i7.
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    Should I add a 3rd GTX 580?

    I would not be running SLI.. I would be running one card per monitor. Should Tri-cards be avoided, or just Tri-SLI? Oh well. I'll hold off on the cheap route then unless one pops up for amazingly cheap. Perhaps the 780's will come down in price now that the Titan's are out. Thanks! Ben
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    Should I add a 3rd GTX 580?

    To run 3 monitors? Wouldn't I need two? Two would set me back around $1300. Even if I got $250 for each of my GTX 580's I'd still be shelling out $800 vs. the $200 I could pick up a used GTX580 for. *EDIT* I see that I can actually run three monitors off one GTX780 now, but the performance...
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    Should I add a 3rd GTX 580?

    Hi all, My setup: ASUS P8Z68-V-PRO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131730 i7-2600K, 16GB RAM 2x EVGA GTX 580 1.5GB: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130731 I'm currently running a single 1920x1200 in SLI with the two cards. I'm about...
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    Computer Closet Venting Ideas [IMAGES ATTACHED]

    Hmm, I'm guessing you live in the south? :) I'm up north, and if I set the fan to vent air over 85 degrees to the outside, the AC will pull alternate air in through cracks in the house from the outside, which during a large part of the summer is less than 85 except for a few hours a day...
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    Computer Closet Venting Ideas [IMAGES ATTACHED]

    I had thought about tying into the AC system, but there were a couple reasons I didn't think that would be best. First, the thermostat problem, and second, no return duct. One aspect is keeping the heat contained and away from the room the closet is in. If an AC vent comes in, the air needs to...
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    Computer Closet Venting Ideas [IMAGES ATTACHED]

    Hi all, I'm setting up a 2nd floor office, and will be using the closet for equipment. Obviously cooling is a required element, and I'm thinking of building a venting system that uses outside air in the attic over the garage and air from the downstairs dining room. Here's the plan thus far...
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    Ghetto backup of an array to multiple external devices (Linux)

    Awesome. You just saved me a ton of time.
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    "Small" case for 3xGTX580

    Honestly, I wouldn't even know where to start with water cooling. Either way, I would need a new case, and two recommended below would fit the bill if I ever went that route. As for 3D vision, no, these are just 60Hz displays in 2D surround. I considered 3D Vision, but wouldn't be able to...
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    "Small" case for 3xGTX580

    Crap. As I look at many of these, they only have 7 slots in the back. I don't see how this would be enough for me, since I believe I would need 8 to fit 3 GTX580s in. *edit* Looks like the Antec 902 may work out. It's got 8 PCI slots areas, plenty of fans, and only 19.4" tall. The bottom two...
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    "Small" case for 3xGTX580

    I really like this, front power button, seems to be the right size, but WOW look at that price tag. That's nearly 100% more than the Antec 900. It also has the top fan, which I worry will be restricted by the shelf above it. I've been looking around for something with a 200mm side fan, too.
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    "Small" case for 3xGTX580

    Yes, I do. I mention above using fans to pull the air back out the front because the shelves don't go all the way to the back. However, I haven't needed to because the shape of the desk naturally causes the air to flow that way, do to the pressure buildup from the case facing forwards and...
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    "Small" case for 3xGTX580

    Thanks for the reply! There will be plenty of room for around the case. If you look at the attached picture (this is the desk pre-tinted glass top), it will be sitting on that bottom shelf. There is plenty of room to the sides, and the shelves don't go all the way back (1 foot of open space...
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    "Small" case for 3xGTX580

    Hi all, Anyone have any suggestions for the smallest case that can fit 3 GTX580s and cool them properly? Would an ANTEC 900 work well if there is a shelf a little less than 1 inch above the top? I've got about 20.5" of vertical space to work with. And for that matter, would the power button be...
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    2xGTX580 in Surround Mode: Expected FPS?

    Interesting. I'm curious as to how much effect the 3GB vs 1.5GB is having. Are you using Flawless Widescreen while playing? My specific settings are 6020x1080, Flawless Widescreen on "Latest Version (Steam)", Ultra Preset then disable Ubersampling and AA. Walking around the hangman area in...
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