I am building my first sli computer.. I am wondering if there is going to be a space problem with my vid cards if I get two 7900gtx... the cards seem huge i just don't want to get it all here and it not fit.. the choice of mobos is msi k8n diamond plus or asus a8n32 ....will it work the case is a Thermaltake XASER, Armor Series.. what do you guys think???
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will it work???
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ellover009
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The Asus is more reliable, they also got switch free tech that lets u switch to SLI in the BIOS instead of hitting some sort of switch. I would avoid that thermaltake case, theyr not that well designed, I would get an Antech (huge) If u want more style check out the Cooler Master cases.
I am by no means the ultimate authority on this issue but I'm positive that if you use the Asus A8N32 you will NOT have any spacing problems. I know there are other mobos out there that will do the trick but all Asus SLI boards come with very good spacing between the PCI-E slots.
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The cardmakers and board makers must meet certain standards. They can't produce a board or card that claims to support SLI, but cannot physically accommodate it.
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If it is an SLI mobo it can accomidate two double slot cards in SLI.
The only issue you may have is that on the A8N-SLI32 the cards may extend over two of the SATA ports, so you may have to move your SATA cables to different ports.
The only issue you may have is that on the A8N-SLI32 the cards may extend over two of the SATA ports, so you may have to move your SATA cables to different ports.
5 of 5 said:i understand just havn't heard anyone putting 512 card in sli yet
I have heard of plenty of 7800GTX 512MB cards( same heatsink as 7900GTX), and they work together fine. I am sure that if there was an issue Nvidia would have adressed it before making the cards, but definitely get the ASUS A8N/A8N32-SLI series, i have it and i love it.
I heard that the asus a8n32 had a clearance issue between the two cards in sli and the sound card , i heard it may be possible but i believe this was with a smaller card like
the 7900 gt...
i believe msi has a different lay out, so they do not have this kind of issue...
can anyone confirm this?
jon
the 7900 gt...
i believe msi has a different lay out, so they do not have this kind of issue...
can anyone confirm this?
jon