GTX 480 SOC SLI help

[Sida]

I currently have a Gigabyte GTX 480 SOC and I'm using a P6X58D-E. I want to get another for SLI, but I've heard the soc edition run too hot when they're directly next to eachother. I have a couple of questions:

1) Can I use one blue PCI-E slot and the grey one on this mobo to allow spacing and the grey will run 16x? Or is it always 8x?

2) If they have to be in both blue slots, how will these cards handle the heat?

I'm running on air cooling with the Cooler Master HAF X and will be using the dedicated SLI cooler that comes with the case aswell.

Thanks

 

[Surveyor]

The grey slot is 8x maximum. Not that it makes any noticeable difference between 8x and 16x.

Using the grey slot may well block the connectors along the bottom edge of the motherboard:

 

[Sida]

Ah that's true. I never thought about that. Do you think the cards will manage ok air cooled on the blue slots?

 

[Cleeecooo]

Ah that's true. I never thought about that. Do you think the cards will manage ok air cooled on the blue slots?

as long as your case airflow is good, it'll b fine

 

[Surveyor]

The card doesn't have a fully enclosed shroud like reference 480's so it looks like there'll be a bit of breathing space even if the cards are next to each other.

The shape of the cooler should allow better air delivery when cards are sitting right next to each other in SLI:

You have a HAF-X so there should be some nice cool air blown on the cards from the side fan.

 

[Sida]

Getting a second one is quite a lot of money for me so I didn't want to get one only to find out I get serious heat issues. First time doing SLI.

Thanks for the help

 

[Surveyor]

Getting a second one is quite a lot of money for me so I didn't want to get one only to find out I get serious heat issues. First time doing SLI.

Thanks for the help

Cards in SLI or Crossfire are always going to be a tad warm when next to each other but this can be managed with the right setup.

If you have your second card delivered you can always return it within 7 working days under DSR for a full refund (including delivery charges) if it doesn't work out as you hoped.

DSR can be used if buying new from a proper business and gets a bit of a grey area with auction sites.

I hope you have a meaty enough power supply for SLI 480's.

 

[scorpionUK]

The card doesn't have a fully enclosed shroud like reference 480's so it looks like there'll be a bit of breathing space even if the cards are next to each other.

The shape of the cooler should allow better air delivery when cards are sitting right next to each other in SLI:

You have a HAF-X so there should be some nice cool air blown on the cards from the side fan.

You will need to put the SOC in the first PCI slot (probably the one you have your current card in) to get the best results, as this has the most breathing space above the card.

I had 2 identical GTX260s in SLI right next to each other with minimal breathing room between them and one card was consistently around 8-10C hotter than the other.

 

[Sida]

Cards in SLI or Crossfire are always going to be a tad warm when next to each other but this can be managed with the right setup.

If you have your second card delivered you can always return it within 7 working days under DSR for a full refund (including delivery charges) if it doesn't work out as you hoped.

DSR can be used if buying new from a proper business and gets a bit of a grey area with auction sites.

I hope you have a meaty enough power supply for SLI 480's.

I currently have an 800W Kingwin PSU, but I won't be running the cards in SLI before upgrading to a 1000W corsair. I thought you had to pay the fees for returning the item under DSR?

You will need to put the SOC in the first PCI slot (probably the one you have your current card in) to get the best results, as this has the most breathing space above the card.

I had 2 identical GTX260s in SLI right next to each other with minimal breathing room between them and one card was consistently around 8-10C hotter than the other.

I'm planning to have two SOC cards as I don't want a standard 480 to gimp the SOC I already have. And from what I've read, the SOCs run slightly cooler than the standards, and with the improved fans it should be better.

 

[scorpionUK]

I currently have an 800W Kingwin PSU, but I won't be running the cards in SLI before upgrading to a 1000W corsair. I thought you had to pay the fees for returning the item under DSR?



I'm planning to have two SOC cards as I don't want a standard 480 to gimp the SOC I already have. And from what I've read, the SOCs run slightly cooler than the standards, and with the improved fans it should be better.

IIRC you only have to pay for posting the item back to them with DSR.

Sorry, I should have noticed you already had an SOC! They certainly should run a lot cooler than a standard GTX 480.

 

[Surveyor]

I thought you had to pay the fees for returning the item under DSR?

No, you can't be charged any fees for returning under DSR.

You're entitled to a full refund (including any postage you paid) and the only thing it would cost you is the postage to send it back.

All you have to do is notify the seller in writing within 7 working days that you are returning the item under DSR (e-mail will do) and then send it back.

You will need to take reasonable care of the item. Ideally you return it in the original box with all the original accessories to avoid any arguement.

You would have to pay the postage costs of returning the item. For your own safety you should send it via a method with proof of delivery and appropriately insured.

 

[Sida]

No, you can't be charged any fees for returning under DSR.

You're entitled to a full refund (including any postage you paid) and the only thing it would cost you is the postage to send it back.

All you have to do is notify the seller in writing within 7 working days that you are returning the item under DSR (e-mail will do) and then send it back.

You will need to take reasonable care of the item. Ideally you return it in the original box with all the original accessories to avoid any arguement.

You would have to pay the postage costs of returning the item. For your own safety you should send it via a method with proof of delivery and appropriately insured.

That's a pretty cool law Cheers for the info. Atleast I know I can return the card if things don't go as planned.

 

[Surveyor]

That's a pretty cool law Cheers for the info. Atleast I know I can return the card if things don't go as planned.

Yes.

It only applies to goods bought mail order, i.e. sight unseen, not if you bought them in a shop.

It also doesn't apply to auctions though that's a bit of a grey area.