Tri-Xfire?

[oldestgregg]

So, I have that itch again and I have a few questions y'all may be able to help with. I have a 2600k @4.6ghz and crossfire Gigabyte 7970 WF cards. I was thinking about going Haswell for a new build but my interest is piqued in a new motherboard (Gigabyte sniper x79?) and a 3rd Gigabyte 7970 of the same model. My PSU is not a problem but would I be OK sandwiching 3 of these cards together, as they dump air from the sides or should I get a ref model and if so what would be the best order to place the cards? Nothing is decide yet but I do quite fancy giving it a try. I would love to hear feedback on the best way to go. I know Haswell isnt much of a jump for gaming but I play Starcraft 2 and as Xfire dosnt do much good in that game for me a faster CPU would up the fps at 1440p.

 

[oldestgregg]

I would love 2 780s by the way,but I just cant afford them by a few hundred pounds

 

[oldestgregg]

Thanks mate. I have thought about it (on your previous advice I think) but as you said its a bit more expensive than I would like I think. I am slowly plugging away at that count though to access this mythical MM you all speak of!

I really do want a couple of 780s but it's just too much money.

 

[oldestgregg]

Think I will go Haswell and hopefully the ASUS RIVE boards will be released with it as that is a mighty fine bit of kit going on there,if a touch on the "dont let the wife see the reciept" pricey side

 

[oldestgregg]

They dont make them above 60hhz do they? My Dell is 60 and AFAIK thats as high as they go.

 

[oldestgregg]

Ah I see. I likes my Dell over the cheaper ones though as that warranty is spot on, plus I had a Hazro and a DGM fail on me. Both within 3 month of purchase.