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Because I have an extra SLI bridge and I'm going to stick it in there. I know damn well I only need one ;)

You're the 9845th person to ask me this.

yep i figured as much.. like why im using my 3way sli bridge instead of my 2way... keep a cover for the connector and add some space between cards
 
Got my new pc in the mail today which includes a titan-x. Took me a couple hours to throw it all together, but fired up 3dmark firestrike and scored 16150, which looked pretty good compared to other single titan-x numbers.

I still need to get the hybrid cooler installed as the blower definitely gets loud even with my sound proofed case. Backplate should be here tomorrow as well. So I plan on just knocking out both it and the hybrid cooler at the same time. Hopefully I can get the tinkering out of the way and onto game play.
 
Was playing with 980 SLI and single Titan X for a few days and decided to keep the Titan X. So far so good but seems like it's not a very good clocker. +200 gpu clock,power & temp limit maxed out with 80% fan only give me a boosted clock of 1360 in GTA V, max GPU temp ~ 78 deg Celsius. Any thoughts?
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Got my second Titan X in today. I ordered another EVGA AIO from amazon. It originally said shipment date of July. Got an update today that it will be delivered by this coming Monday. Can't wait.
 
Got my backplate and hybrid cooler installed. Wow, what a difference the hybrid cooler makes on noise. If I listen for it, I think I can hear the pump a little, but it blends in with the background noise much better than the blower. If the blower was the only option, I might have returned the thing but with the hybrid it's definitely a keeper. Also highest temp I've seen with 2hrs of gta5 is 50c. Blower, I never ran that long for. However just running firestrike and I was up in the 60s/70s. Doing that with the hybrid and I only hit 41c. So it's a huge difference in temperature as well.

Only complaints I have on the hybrid cooler are the water lines are a little short and the instructions were not complete. They reach my top 120 fan slot, but didn't reach the bottom one. I guess I could move my card down and reach them, but I do not know why they didn't add 2-3inches more on the tubes. Also the disassembly instructions were missing several steps. I could have figured it out as all the screws are visible but I also found a youtube video that shows the missing steps.

Backplate is a backplate. Can't say much about it. I had to move the warranty sticker on the titan-x because the idiots put it over the memory. Backplate has heatpads for the memory. So I suspect it helps dissipate a little bit of heat, but I have no way of comparing with/without.
 
yup, looks like hybrid coolers are the way of the future. Rumor has it the 390X will sport one, too.
 
yup, looks like hybrid coolers are the way of the future. Rumor has it the 390X will sport one, too.
Which is a damn shame for most of us...
Those craptastic pumps only last about 3 years. Just in time for your warranty to expire.
 
http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/articles/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-is-your-system-ready

1920x1080, Low settings GTX 960
1920x1080, Medium settings GTX 960
1920x1080, High settings GTX 960
1920x1080, Uber settings GTX 970
1920x1080, Uber settings w/ GameWorks GTX 980
2560x1440, Uber settings GTX 980
2560x1440, Uber settings w/ GameWorks GTX TITAN X, or 2-Way SLI GTX 970
3840x2160, Uber settings GTX TITAN X, or 2-Way SLI GTX 980
3840x2160, Uber settings w/ GameWorks 2-Way SLI GTX 980 or GTX TITAN X

My Monitor and GPU are ready. 3440X1440 with Titan X OCed Uber w/ Gameworks
 
Seems very high... mine idles around 32C. Is it not downclocking when idle?

that is extremely high idle temp
where do you live

I live in southern California so that shouldn't be the problem. I just looked at the temp right after I took my comp out of sleep mode and it was sitting at 33*C. However, the card typically stays around the 63*C range when I'm browsing the internet or anywhere on the desktop.

Here's a pic of HWMonitor while I'm typing this post with nothing else running in the background:
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Did I just get a bad card or do I need to actively control the fans or something? All I did was install the card, install the drivers, and didn't mess with any fan profiles or anything.
 
http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/articles/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-is-your-system-ready

1920x1080, Low settings GTX 960
1920x1080, Medium settings GTX 960
1920x1080, High settings GTX 960
1920x1080, Uber settings GTX 970
1920x1080, Uber settings w/ GameWorks GTX 980
2560x1440, Uber settings GTX 980
2560x1440, Uber settings w/ GameWorks GTX TITAN X, or 2-Way SLI GTX 970
3840x2160, Uber settings GTX TITAN X, or 2-Way SLI GTX 980
3840x2160, Uber settings w/ GameWorks 2-Way SLI GTX 980 or GTX TITAN X

My Monitor and GPU are ready. 3440X1440 with Titan X OCed Uber w/ Gameworks



I question a single Titan X being enough for 3440x1440 or 3840x2160 uber settings and gameworks.
 
I live in southern California so that shouldn't be the problem. I just looked at the temp right after I took my comp out of sleep mode and it was sitting at 33*C. However, the card typically stays around the 63*C range when I'm browsing the internet or anywhere on the desktop.

Here's a pic of HWMonitor while I'm typing this post with nothing else running in the background:
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Did I just get a bad card or do I need to actively control the fans or something? All I did was install the card, install the drivers, and didn't mess with any fan profiles or anything.

Its your 144hz desktop you need to lower it to 120hz in desktop mode, its bug with nvidia drivers and G-sync will not drop the clock to idle 2d powerstate at 144hz will keep 3D clocks at higher powerstate hence your idle temps.
 
I question a single Titan X being enough for 3440x1440 or 3840x2160 uber settings and gameworks.

3440x1440 is just bit more demanding than 2560x1440

2560 x 1440 = 3.68m
2560 x 1660 = 4.09m
3440 x 1440 = 4.95m
3840 x 2160 = 8.29m
 
Its your 144hz desktop you need to lower it to 120hz in desktop mode, its bug with nvidia drivers and G-sync will not drop the clock to idle 2d powerstate at 144hz will keep 3D clocks at higher powerstate hence your idle temps.

Oh wow, thanks for that advice! No way I would've figured that out in a million years. Is there a way to have it automatically switch between 120hz in desktop mode and then 144hz in gaming mode? Or would I have to manually do it every time.
 
Oh wow, thanks for that advice! No way I would've figured that out in a million years. Is there a way to have it automatically switch between 120hz in desktop mode and then 144hz in gaming mode? Or would I have to manually do it every time.

Yes, in the 3D settings choose "prefer max refresh" while leaving desktop at 120.
 
For those of you who have happened to have a decently quiet GTX 980 (Like the MSI Twin Frozr,) and have upgraded to a Titan X, can you give a comparison of the noise difference?

I'm willing to spend the money on the Titan X, but not if it it sounds like a vacuum cleaner. The reviews I've read on the Titan X don't really sound like they test noise levels very well.

Thanks.
 
For those of you who have happened to have a decently quiet GTX 980 (Like the MSI Twin Frozr,) and have upgraded to a Titan X, can you give a comparison of the noise difference?

I'm willing to spend the money on the Titan X, but not if it it sounds like a vacuum cleaner. The reviews I've read on the Titan X don't really sound like they test noise levels very well.

Thanks.
If you try to keep the Titan X under 80 deg. C with 1300+ core then it will sound like a mini vacuum, leaving everything at default will make it sound just a tiny bit louder than an 980 ACX 2.0. Probably the best cooler right now for the Titan X is the evga hybrid cooler for the 980 (fits the Titan X).
 
If you try to keep the Titan X under 80 deg. C with 1300+ core then it will sound like a mini vacuum, leaving everything at default will make it sound just a tiny bit louder than an 980 ACX 2.0. Probably the best cooler right now for the Titan X is the evga hybrid cooler for the 980 (fits the Titan X).

So if you leave it at default, and don't try to run anything 4k, it'll be a tiny bit louder? Did I get that right?

I'm not too thrilled with installing an aftermarket gpu cooler these days either. I used to be, but I'm not as much of an enthusiast anymore.
 
So if you leave it at default, and don't try to run anything 4k, it'll be a tiny bit louder? Did I get that right?

I'm not too thrilled with installing an aftermarket gpu cooler these days either. I used to be, but I'm not as much of an enthusiast anymore.

Yes, leaving everything at stock and the card will be fairly quiet, but the clock will hover around 1080 to 1100 with my titan x. Oced to 1340 give me a massive boost of fps in gta v (avg fps from 39 to 51) which is mandatory to make the game playable@2160p.
 
The only issue I have with the evga hybrid cooler is will they start to make brackets for future cards or will they always sell as a kit? The other issue is the 120mm radiator vs having a 140mm one. The thing that I like about using like a H90 with a bracket is that I can keep using the watercooler and just change out brackets when I get a new card and sell the titan x with the original blower re installed.
 
Yes, leaving everything at stock and the card will be fairly quiet, but the clock will hover around 1080 to 1100 with my titan x. Oced to 1340 give me a massive boost of fps in gta v (avg fps from 39 to 51) which is mandatory to make the game playable@2160p.

What fan speed % does the titan x get up to when running things at 1080p at standard clocks? I listened to a video, above 50% the noise was kinda out of control, in my opinion.

I can also only imagine what GTA5 looks like at your resolution. That's damn nice.
 
The only issue I have with the evga hybrid cooler is will they start to make brackets for future cards or will they always sell as a kit? The other issue is the 120mm radiator vs having a 140mm one. The thing that I like about using like a H90 with a bracket is that I can keep using the watercooler and just change out brackets when I get a new card and sell the titan x with the original blower re installed.



Biggest advantage over the h90 with a bracket is the evga cooler uses the stock coolers baseplate and fan to cool the memory and VRM.
 
What fan speed % does the titan x get up to when running things at 1080p at standard clocks? I listened to a video, above 50% the noise was kinda out of control, in my opinion.

I can also only imagine what GTA5 looks like at your resolution. That's damn nice.

Everything at stock, the fan speed hovers around 45% from my observation in valley bench at 1080p. My central AC duct's noise kind of drown out the computer noise so its not that loud imo.
 
Everything at stock, the fan speed hovers around 45% from my observation in valley bench at 1080p. My central AC duct's noise kind of drown out the computer noise so its not that loud imo.

Thanks for the information. That's pretty tempting. It borders right at the fan speed % that I found too loud, so this will be a tough purchase. Appreciate your information though.
 
Ordered my EVGA kit for my Titan X from Amazon, will see what happens..

Got some Arctic cleaner to remove the thermal compound, what you guys using to rub it off?

I hear microfiber or coffee filter?
 
Ordered my EVGA kit for my Titan X from Amazon, will see what happens..

Got some Arctic cleaner to remove the thermal compound, what you guys using to rub it off?

I hear microfiber or coffee filter?
microfiber cloth and rubbing alcohol is my preferred way
 
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ok thanks i will use microfiber cloth with the cleaning solution.

The kit comes with new compound yeah?

The cleaning kit is just for cleaning... you need to buy the thermal compound separately.

Here is a LINK that compares thermal compounds on air cooled GPU's. Maybe helpful in deciding which one to buy ;)
 
t6 and t5 if I remember correctly.

They are actually hex and not torx. You can use the torx but becareful not to strip them. I used a 5/64 hex bit for the larger ones and I believe a t6 for the smaller ones. I was too lazy to go find a small enough hex bit in the garage :).
 
They are actually hex and not torx. You can use the torx but becareful not to strip them. I used a 5/64 hex bit for the larger ones and I believe a t6 for the smaller ones. I was too lazy to go find a small enough hex bit in the garage :).

thanks for the info
 
They are actually hex and not torx. You can use the torx but becareful not to strip them. I used a 5/64 hex bit for the larger ones and I believe a t6 for the smaller ones. I was too lazy to go find a small enough hex bit in the garage :).



Sorry I meant hex not torx, my bad. It's late, it's a Sunday, and I've been drinking. :D
 
is there a youtube video on this aftermarket cooler you folks are talking about? if it isn't obvious, i'm quite out of the loop. I don't even know what its called.
 
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