580 SLI

[Mrnob]

Hey i was just wondering which cards would be best for a sli setup was looking for cool quiet cards, maybe 2 twin frozrs?

 

[RanxZy]

I wouldn't argue with two of those due to their excellent cooling although they are larger then reference cards so make sure you have enough space.

 

[setter]

The only issue with cards that use non reference coolers, is heat dumped into the case. Unlike reference models that expel it via the pci bracket, the trade off being a bit more noise due to the loud stock fans. Board spacing has an important part to play as well.

 

[Daze]

Definitely get 2x3GB models

 

[garsands]

I have just got 2x 580 SLI last week.
With reference coolers & playing metro on max settings.
With the fans running at 75% they are very loud almost to loud.

But the cards are maxing at 68c & 73c so not to hot & I can OC my CPU higher as the air in the case is cooler.

Before I had one card with twin side fans & as the air was hotter inside the case the CPU was running hotter.

 

[area512003]

The only issue with cards that use non reference coolers, is heat dumped into the case. Unlike reference models that expel it via the pci bracket, the trade off being a bit more noise due to the loud stock fans. Board spacing has an important part to play as well.

+1

I've got two reference EVGA 580's in SLI and they are great at blasting the hot air out the back of my case. Idle at 34/36 and max load 72/74 (with modified fan profile in MSI Afterburner) but not too loud.