MSI Designs Innovative SLI Bridge @ CES 2016

[Twirlywoos]

CES 2016: The SLI bridges bundled with motherboards are usually for two way configurations and adopt a flexible construction. While these are perfectly functional, they don’t really evoke a premium feel or accentuate the visual exuberance of a high-end custom build. Currently, there are some premium SLI bridges on the market directly from NVIDIA and EVGA which look absolutely fantastic! However, the latest product from MSI is the first I’ve encountered which incorporates a cooling fan.

This is an ingenious idea because multi-GPU configurations suffer from increased temperatures which can limit their overclocking ability. Additionally, it’s always recommended to use reference models in SLI due to the rear exhaust and blower design. On the other hand, this particular SLI bridge should help alleviate any marked temperature increases with custom coolers especially in 3 and 4 way setups.

http://www.eteknix.com/msi-designs-innovative-sli-bridge-ces-2016/

Hardly innovative and it looks crap tbh where a decent case with a side fan will do the same job.

 

[JediFragger]

Great solution imo if you'd prefer a window instead of a side fan

(I went with the side fan version of my case)

 

[Kaapstad]

That is not going to keep 4 non ref cards cool lol.

When is the product launch day, April 01 ?

 

[setter]

That is not going to keep 4 non ref cards cool lol.

When is the product launch day, April 01 ?

It would struggle with two, i tried a similair fan arrangement on 2x gigabyte wf 780's. Didnt help at all. The widest gap possible between cards is what you need for non ref sli. This is only really possible on X99 boards with two cards as you can use a lower slot. On Z series your stuck with only two slots.

 

[Orangey]

Correct me if I'm wrong but won't the strength of the airflow be higher when mounted directly like that vs a case fan?

But yeah just wcool, or buy it prebuilt if you are scared... you've already bought 4 Titans in this scenario.

 

[Seanspeed]

Hardly innovative and it looks crap tbh where a decent case with a side fan will do the same job.

Because everybody has a case with a side fan?

 

[Kaapstad]

Because everybody has a case with a side fan?

If someone is going to build a 4 way GPU setup one of the first things to be looked at is the choice of case.

Having said that if you spend the money on 4 GPUs the last thing you want is to have an ugly fan like the one in the OP or a case side fan blocking the view. Worse still either of these options would be useless with non reference cards as the heat would still be too great.

 

[setter]

A side fan probably would work better. On a solid case panel this fan will have no source of air intake.

 

[Kaapstad]

A side fan probably would work better. On a solid case panel this fan will have no source of air intake.

The problem with any side fan and 4 cards is you are blowing over 1000watts of heat onto your motherboard and other components, this can cause a lot of system instability.

One of the biggest advantages of watercooling 4 cards is not the improved performance but the improved system stability.

 

[setter]

The problem with any side fan and 4 cards is you are blowing over 1000watts of heat onto your motherboard and other components, this can cause a lot of system instability.

One of the biggest advantages of watercooling 4 cards is not the improved performance but the improved system stability.

Im thinking more along the lines of a humble two card setup Kaap.

 

[Gregster]

I hate it

 

[Kaapstad]

Im thinking more along the lines of a humble two card setup Kaap.

Two cards no problem as long as you get good spacing and a side fan.