Do I have the room for SLi??

[ANN1H1LAT0R]

Here is my system spec as it stands:

Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth P67 B3 Rev
CPU: Core i5 2500K
CPU Cooler: Corsair Hydro H60
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C8 1600MHz
PSU: Coolermaster Silent Pro 1000W
Graphics: MSI GeForce GTX 580 OC Twin FrozR II 1536MB
Sound Card: Asus Xonar D2X 7.1
HDD: OCZ Agility 3 120Gig
Case: Coolermaster HAF 912

I was hoping at some point to go for SLi but after looking at the room between the sound card and the second PCI-express slot I'm not sure if its going to be possible not only because of room but also air flow. My current GTX 580 has hit a max temp of 91 degrees (after 3 hours of BF3) so I am in the process of adjusting my air flow but adding another card will surely be an issue.

Can anyone shed some light on to my query and suggest anything to help

 

[Cleeecooo]

It should be fine.

the HAF is a good case, the mobo has plenty of space and if you add an antec spotcool you should be fine

 

[ANN1H1LAT0R]

Whats an Antec spotcool (is that a noob question lol). I m glad I have people saying I made a good choice in case. I researched and read up so much on my choices so I could get the most from my money for the system I wanted. Although I origionally wanted 2x570's but due to the shop I went to taking so long I refunded those cards and went with the GTX 580 thinking I can get another if I need to at a later date

 

[ANN1H1LAT0R]

Oh also the soundcard sits in the bottom slot of the mobo which is why Im asking about space. It looks like a second gtx 580 wouldnt fit above but really needs the space the soundcard has

 

[Cleeecooo]

Google antec spotcool

Any chance of a pic of your mobo and case?

 

[ANN1H1LAT0R]

Ah right so its a fan on a stick lol. Designed to be positioned where you need it I guess. What are the noise levels like on those things though as Im trying to keep the PC as silent as possible. Im away at the moment but could get a photo uploaded some time this week

 

[Mr. May]

Try get a refrence 580 if you can as you dont want two cards dumping all there heat in the case

But yer that will be fine

 

[Cleeecooo]

Ah right so its a fan on a stick lol. Designed to be positioned where you need it I guess. What are the noise levels like on those things though as Im trying to keep the PC as silent as possible. Im away at the moment but could get a photo uploaded some time this week

they're really quiet

 

[MeatLoaf]

If your soundcard is PCI then you wont be able to have it installed with SLI. I looked at the sabertooth but didnt go for it because i couldnt use my X-Fi with a pair of cards installed.

 

[ANN1H1LAT0R]

Hmmmm thats crap lol. I got the sound card because I wanted better sound quality for my Razer Charcaris headset. However I could try with just onboard sound and see how that sounds and possibly sell the sound card and go sli

 

[MeatLoaf]

Hmmmm thats crap lol. I got the sound card because I wanted better sound quality for my Razer Charcaris headset. However I could try with just onboard sound and see how that sounds and possibly sell the sound card and go sli

Yup try the onboard sound but if you do need a dedicated card then theres always the PCI-E x1 slot above the first GFX card slot if you could change your card for a PCI-E soundcard