anyone one have experience running sli cards and a dedicated physX card in 3d? does it help? is it buggy like quad sli? im wondering if this will be a good idea on my future 480 sli rig. thanks for your input
anyone one have experience running sli cards and a dedicated physX card in 3d? does it help? is it buggy like quad sli? im wondering if this will be a good idea on my future 480 sli rig. thanks for your input
System:
Intel I7 920 overclocked to 4ghz
Asus Rampage Extreme II
2 Ge-force 480 in SLI
GTX 295 PhysX Card
12gb ddr3 2000mhz ram
Intel SSD in RAID 0
BR RW
1000w Sony surround sound
NVIDIA 3D Vision
3d displays tested:
Mitsubishi 65" DLP 3d HDTV (good old 1080p checkerboard since 2007!!!)
Panasonic VT25 (nice 2d but I returned it due to cross talk)
Acer H5360 720p on 130" screen (the best 3d)
23" Acer LCD monitor (horrible cross talk- sold it)
[quote name='DanielJoy' post='1030752' date='Mar 30 2010, 06:10 PM']anyone one have experience running sli cards and a dedicated physX card in 3d? does it help? is it buggy like quad sli? im wondering if this will be a good idea on my future 480 sli rig. thanks for your input[/quote]
My dedicated gts250 increases performance by at least 10-12fps in most physx titles compared to gtx285x2sli alone. Also with the dedicated physx card frames are much smoother (less interframe variability).
This holds true when using 3DVision + physx, although for some reason mirrors edge does not recognize dedicated physx card but will run hardware physx if physx set to gtx25sli.
Barmanaa, Dark void is outstanding in 3dvision + physx high, really benefits from dedicated physx processor.
I have preordered 2xGTX480s on amazon.
I do not know if the gts250 will still provide acceleration, but I think it will. Even though only 128cores these (and memory) are totally dedicated, run at high clock, and prevent GPU from having to task switch.
baragon
[size=1][color="#FFCC00"]MOTHERBOARD: EVGA 780I SLI A2 P-06Bios
CPU: Intel 2 Core Quad QX9650 45nm(OC @ 3.83GHz FSB:1333 @ 1.3200V set in bios)prime95 all day
CPU Cooler: Gigabyte 3D Mercury case with integrated watercooling (cpu only at present)
RAM: 2x2GB OCZ PC8000 SLI (Timing:5-5-5-15-2T@ 2.0V, FSB:DRAM Ratio=2:3)
GRAPHICS: 2X EVGA GTX 285ssc(clocks: 720/1624/1370, stock heatsinks)
Physx: GTS250 512MB 756MHz stock
HDD1: 2X Western Digital Caviar SATA II 250GB 7200 rpm Raid 0
HDD2: Western Digital Caviar SATA II 500GB 7200 rpm
SOUND: On board
OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit SP2
MONITOR: Dell 3008wfp 30" Native Res: 2560X1600 @ 60Hz, AcerGD235Hz120Hz
PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower 1000W
CASE: Gigabyte 3D Mercury
3DMARK Vantage: 24,920p Current Display Driver:197.13[/color][/size]
[quote name='DanielJoy' post='1030752' date='Mar 30 2010, 06:10 PM']anyone one have experience running sli cards and a dedicated physX card in 3d? does it help? is it buggy like quad sli? im wondering if this will be a good idea on my future 480 sli rig. thanks for your input
My dedicated gts250 increases performance by at least 10-12fps in most physx titles compared to gtx285x2sli alone. Also with the dedicated physx card frames are much smoother (less interframe variability).
This holds true when using 3DVision + physx, although for some reason mirrors edge does not recognize dedicated physx card but will run hardware physx if physx set to gtx25sli.
Barmanaa, Dark void is outstanding in 3dvision + physx high, really benefits from dedicated physx processor.
I have preordered 2xGTX480s on amazon.
I do not know if the gts250 will still provide acceleration, but I think it will. Even though only 128cores these (and memory) are totally dedicated, run at high clock, and prevent GPU from having to task switch.
baragon
MOTHERBOARD: EVGA 780I SLI A2 P-06Bios
CPU: Intel 2 Core Quad QX9650 45nm(OC @ 3.83GHz FSB:1333 @ 1.3200V set in bios)prime95 all day
CPU Cooler: Gigabyte 3D Mercury case with integrated watercooling (cpu only at present)
[quote name='baragon' post='1030764' date='Mar 30 2010, 05:29 PM']My dedicated gts250 increases performance by at least 10-12fps in most physx titles compared to gtx285x2sli alone. Also with the dedicated physx card frames are much smoother (less interframe variability).
This holds true when using 3DVision + physx, although for some reason mirrors edge does not recognize dedicated physx card but will run hardware physx if physx set to gtx25sli.
Barmanaa, Dark void is outstanding in 3dvision + physx high, really benefits from dedicated physx processor.
I have preordered 2xGTX480s on amazon.
I do not know if the gts250 will still provide acceleration, but I think it will. Even though only 128cores these (and memory) are totally dedicated, run at high clock, and prevent GPU from having to task switch.
baragon
[size=1][color="#FFCC00"]MOTHERBOARD: EVGA 780I SLI A2 P-06Bios
CPU: Intel 2 Core Quad QX9650 45nm(OC @ 3.83GHz FSB:1333 @ 1.3200V set in bios)prime95 all day
CPU Cooler: Gigabyte 3D Mercury case with integrated watercooling (cpu only at present)
RAM: 2x2GB OCZ PC8000 SLI (Timing:5-5-5-15-2T@ 2.0V, FSB:DRAM Ratio=2:3)
GRAPHICS: 2X EVGA GTX 285ssc(clocks: 720/1624/1370, stock heatsinks)
Physx: GTS250 512MB 756MHz stock
HDD1: 2X Western Digital Caviar SATA II 250GB 7200 rpm Raid 0
HDD2: Western Digital Caviar SATA II 500GB 7200 rpm
SOUND: On board
OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit SP2
MONITOR: Dell 3008wfp 30" Native Res: 2560X1600 @ 60Hz, AcerGD235Hz120Hz
PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower 1000W
CASE: Gigabyte 3D Mercury
3DMARK Vantage: 24,920p Current Display Driver:197.13[/color][/size][/quote]
What may or may not happen (waiting to see when i get my two 480s and put them along side my 9800gt) is bottleneck. There is always an obvious advantage to having dedicated physx as long as that physx card and process the physx side of things and output and equal or better frames than the graphics cards. If it can't you will be bottlenecked at the physx card.
[quote name='baragon' post='1030764' date='Mar 30 2010, 05:29 PM']My dedicated gts250 increases performance by at least 10-12fps in most physx titles compared to gtx285x2sli alone. Also with the dedicated physx card frames are much smoother (less interframe variability).
This holds true when using 3DVision + physx, although for some reason mirrors edge does not recognize dedicated physx card but will run hardware physx if physx set to gtx25sli.
Barmanaa, Dark void is outstanding in 3dvision + physx high, really benefits from dedicated physx processor.
I have preordered 2xGTX480s on amazon.
I do not know if the gts250 will still provide acceleration, but I think it will. Even though only 128cores these (and memory) are totally dedicated, run at high clock, and prevent GPU from having to task switch.
baragon
MOTHERBOARD: EVGA 780I SLI A2 P-06Bios
CPU: Intel 2 Core Quad QX9650 45nm(OC @ 3.83GHz FSB:1333 @ 1.3200V set in bios)prime95 all day
CPU Cooler: Gigabyte 3D Mercury case with integrated watercooling (cpu only at present)
3DMARK Vantage: 24,920p Current Display Driver:197.13
What may or may not happen (waiting to see when i get my two 480s and put them along side my 9800gt) is bottleneck. There is always an obvious advantage to having dedicated physx as long as that physx card and process the physx side of things and output and equal or better frames than the graphics cards. If it can't you will be bottlenecked at the physx card.
[quote name='DanielJoy' post='1030773' date='Mar 30 2010, 06:40 PM']thanks bro! any idea if the 295 can be used for dedicate physX?
i wonder what size power supply is needed for sli 480 and a physx card. i only have 1200watts[/quote]
I will give it a go with toughpower 1000. With my current system I never pull more than 690watts from wall (monitored with killawatt) and this is under extreme load.
[quote name='DanielJoy' post='1030773' date='Mar 30 2010, 06:40 PM']thanks bro! any idea if the 295 can be used for dedicate physX?
i wonder what size power supply is needed for sli 480 and a physx card. i only have 1200watts
I will give it a go with toughpower 1000. With my current system I never pull more than 690watts from wall (monitored with killawatt) and this is under extreme load.
i really appreciate all the replies. we must have a really high collective IQ.
i wonder what forum to post in for official info on minimum physX specs and the 480 sli
sounds like my 1200watts might be enough. i have the ultra x4 PS- but i see they now have a 1500watt unit!
Now i have to figure out how to install 3 cards! i have three slots but the bottom one has clearance issues with the 295 so i had to run them on 1 and 2 slots. some of my motherboard connectors stick out too far. like serial ata and case lites and fan connectors.
the 480 sli is recommended to be spaced apart- this is going to be a adventure!
i really appreciate all the replies. we must have a really high collective IQ.
i wonder what forum to post in for official info on minimum physX specs and the 480 sli
sounds like my 1200watts might be enough. i have the ultra x4 PS- but i see they now have a 1500watt unit!
Now i have to figure out how to install 3 cards! i have three slots but the bottom one has clearance issues with the 295 so i had to run them on 1 and 2 slots. some of my motherboard connectors stick out too far. like serial ata and case lites and fan connectors.
the 480 sli is recommended to be spaced apart- this is going to be a adventure!
System:
Intel I7 920 overclocked to 4ghz
Asus Rampage Extreme II
2 Ge-force 480 in SLI
GTX 295 PhysX Card
12gb ddr3 2000mhz ram
Intel SSD in RAID 0
BR RW
1000w Sony surround sound
NVIDIA 3D Vision
3d displays tested:
Mitsubishi 65" DLP 3d HDTV (good old 1080p checkerboard since 2007!!!)
Panasonic VT25 (nice 2d but I returned it due to cross talk)
Acer H5360 720p on 130" screen (the best 3d)
23" Acer LCD monitor (horrible cross talk- sold it)
[quote name='DanielJoy' post='1030939' date='Mar 31 2010, 03:54 AM']i really appreciate all the replies. we must have a really high collective IQ.
i wonder what forum to post in for official info on minimum physX specs and the 480 sli
sounds like my 1200watts might be enough. i have the ultra x4 PS- but i see they now have a 1500watt unit!
Now i have to figure out how to install 3 cards! i have three slots but the bottom one has clearance issues with the 295 so i had to run them on 1 and 2 slots. some of my motherboard connectors stick out too far. like serial ata and case lites and fan connectors.
the 480 sli is recommended to be spaced apart- this is going to be a adventure![/quote]
I want some of your monies /omg.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':omg:' /> lol
If a 1200 Watt psu carnt handle that thats insane /shock.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':shock:' />
And just a pointer, Not all sli boards run 16x acorss the 3 ports. Ussualy something like 16x, 8x, 16x or 16x, 8x, 8x.......... so potentialy you wont be pulling all the juice from the card. Only a possiblity tho, would be worth checking /thumbsup.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':thumbsup:' />
[quote name='DanielJoy' post='1030939' date='Mar 31 2010, 03:54 AM']i really appreciate all the replies. we must have a really high collective IQ.
i wonder what forum to post in for official info on minimum physX specs and the 480 sli
sounds like my 1200watts might be enough. i have the ultra x4 PS- but i see they now have a 1500watt unit!
Now i have to figure out how to install 3 cards! i have three slots but the bottom one has clearance issues with the 295 so i had to run them on 1 and 2 slots. some of my motherboard connectors stick out too far. like serial ata and case lites and fan connectors.
the 480 sli is recommended to be spaced apart- this is going to be a adventure!
I want some of your monies /omg.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':omg:' /> lol
If a 1200 Watt psu carnt handle that thats insane /shock.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':shock:' />
And just a pointer, Not all sli boards run 16x acorss the 3 ports. Ussualy something like 16x, 8x, 16x or 16x, 8x, 8x.......... so potentialy you wont be pulling all the juice from the card. Only a possiblity tho, would be worth checking /thumbsup.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':thumbsup:' />
System:
Intel I7 920 overclocked to 4ghz
Asus Rampage Extreme II
2 Ge-force 480 in SLI
GTX 295 PhysX Card
12gb ddr3 2000mhz ram
Intel SSD in RAID 0
BR RW
1000w Sony surround sound
NVIDIA 3D Vision
3d displays tested:
Mitsubishi 65" DLP 3d HDTV (good old 1080p checkerboard since 2007!!!)
Panasonic VT25 (nice 2d but I returned it due to cross talk)
Acer H5360 720p on 130" screen (the best 3d)
23" Acer LCD monitor (horrible cross talk- sold it)
Samsung 65D8000
My dedicated gts250 increases performance by at least 10-12fps in most physx titles compared to gtx285x2sli alone. Also with the dedicated physx card frames are much smoother (less interframe variability).
This holds true when using 3DVision + physx, although for some reason mirrors edge does not recognize dedicated physx card but will run hardware physx if physx set to gtx25sli.
Barmanaa, Dark void is outstanding in 3dvision + physx high, really benefits from dedicated physx processor.
I have preordered 2xGTX480s on amazon.
I do not know if the gts250 will still provide acceleration, but I think it will. Even though only 128cores these (and memory) are totally dedicated, run at high clock, and prevent GPU from having to task switch.
baragon
[size=1][color="#FFCC00"]MOTHERBOARD: EVGA 780I SLI A2 P-06Bios
CPU: Intel 2 Core Quad QX9650 45nm(OC @ 3.83GHz FSB:1333 @ 1.3200V set in bios)prime95 all day
CPU Cooler: Gigabyte 3D Mercury case with integrated watercooling (cpu only at present)
RAM: 2x2GB OCZ PC8000 SLI (Timing:5-5-5-15-2T@ 2.0V, FSB:DRAM Ratio=2:3)
GRAPHICS: 2X EVGA GTX 285ssc(clocks: 720/1624/1370, stock heatsinks)
Physx: GTS250 512MB 756MHz stock
HDD1: 2X Western Digital Caviar SATA II 250GB 7200 rpm Raid 0
HDD2: Western Digital Caviar SATA II 500GB 7200 rpm
SOUND: On board
OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit SP2
MONITOR: Dell 3008wfp 30" Native Res: 2560X1600 @ 60Hz, AcerGD235Hz120Hz
PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower 1000W
CASE: Gigabyte 3D Mercury
3DMARK Vantage: 24,920p Current Display Driver:197.13[/color][/size]
My dedicated gts250 increases performance by at least 10-12fps in most physx titles compared to gtx285x2sli alone. Also with the dedicated physx card frames are much smoother (less interframe variability).
This holds true when using 3DVision + physx, although for some reason mirrors edge does not recognize dedicated physx card but will run hardware physx if physx set to gtx25sli.
Barmanaa, Dark void is outstanding in 3dvision + physx high, really benefits from dedicated physx processor.
I have preordered 2xGTX480s on amazon.
I do not know if the gts250 will still provide acceleration, but I think it will. Even though only 128cores these (and memory) are totally dedicated, run at high clock, and prevent GPU from having to task switch.
baragon
MOTHERBOARD: EVGA 780I SLI A2 P-06Bios
CPU: Intel 2 Core Quad QX9650 45nm(OC @ 3.83GHz FSB:1333 @ 1.3200V set in bios)prime95 all day
CPU Cooler: Gigabyte 3D Mercury case with integrated watercooling (cpu only at present)
RAM: 2x2GB OCZ PC8000 SLI (Timing:5-5-5-15-2T@ 2.0V, FSB:DRAM Ratio=2:3)
GRAPHICS: 2X EVGA GTX 285ssc(clocks: 720/1624/1370, stock heatsinks)
Physx: GTS250 512MB 756MHz stock
HDD1: 2X Western Digital Caviar SATA II 250GB 7200 rpm Raid 0
HDD2: Western Digital Caviar SATA II 500GB 7200 rpm
SOUND: On board
OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit SP2
MONITOR: Dell 3008wfp 30" Native Res: 2560X1600 @ 60Hz, AcerGD235Hz120Hz
PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower 1000W
CASE: Gigabyte 3D Mercury
3DMARK Vantage: 24,920p Current Display Driver:197.13
i wonder what size power supply is needed for sli 480 and a physx card. i only have 1200watts
i wonder what size power supply is needed for sli 480 and a physx card. i only have 1200watts
System:
Intel I7 920 overclocked to 4ghz
Asus Rampage Extreme II
2 Ge-force 480 in SLI
GTX 295 PhysX Card
12gb ddr3 2000mhz ram
Intel SSD in RAID 0
BR RW
1000w Sony surround sound
NVIDIA 3D Vision
3d displays tested:
Mitsubishi 65" DLP 3d HDTV (good old 1080p checkerboard since 2007!!!)
Panasonic VT25 (nice 2d but I returned it due to cross talk)
Acer H5360 720p on 130" screen (the best 3d)
23" Acer LCD monitor (horrible cross talk- sold it)
Samsung 65D8000
This holds true when using 3DVision + physx, although for some reason mirrors edge does not recognize dedicated physx card but will run hardware physx if physx set to gtx25sli.
Barmanaa, Dark void is outstanding in 3dvision + physx high, really benefits from dedicated physx processor.
I have preordered 2xGTX480s on amazon.
I do not know if the gts250 will still provide acceleration, but I think it will. Even though only 128cores these (and memory) are totally dedicated, run at high clock, and prevent GPU from having to task switch.
baragon
[size=1][color="#FFCC00"]MOTHERBOARD: EVGA 780I SLI A2 P-06Bios
CPU: Intel 2 Core Quad QX9650 45nm(OC @ 3.83GHz FSB:1333 @ 1.3200V set in bios)prime95 all day
CPU Cooler: Gigabyte 3D Mercury case with integrated watercooling (cpu only at present)
RAM: 2x2GB OCZ PC8000 SLI (Timing:5-5-5-15-2T@ 2.0V, FSB:DRAM Ratio=2:3)
GRAPHICS: 2X EVGA GTX 285ssc(clocks: 720/1624/1370, stock heatsinks)
Physx: GTS250 512MB 756MHz stock
HDD1: 2X Western Digital Caviar SATA II 250GB 7200 rpm Raid 0
HDD2: Western Digital Caviar SATA II 500GB 7200 rpm
SOUND: On board
OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit SP2
MONITOR: Dell 3008wfp 30" Native Res: 2560X1600 @ 60Hz, AcerGD235Hz120Hz
PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower 1000W
CASE: Gigabyte 3D Mercury
3DMARK Vantage: 24,920p Current Display Driver:197.13[/color][/size][/quote]
What may or may not happen (waiting to see when i get my two 480s and put them along side my 9800gt) is bottleneck. There is always an obvious advantage to having dedicated physx as long as that physx card and process the physx side of things and output and equal or better frames than the graphics cards. If it can't you will be bottlenecked at the physx card.
This holds true when using 3DVision + physx, although for some reason mirrors edge does not recognize dedicated physx card but will run hardware physx if physx set to gtx25sli.
Barmanaa, Dark void is outstanding in 3dvision + physx high, really benefits from dedicated physx processor.
I have preordered 2xGTX480s on amazon.
I do not know if the gts250 will still provide acceleration, but I think it will. Even though only 128cores these (and memory) are totally dedicated, run at high clock, and prevent GPU from having to task switch.
baragon
MOTHERBOARD: EVGA 780I SLI A2 P-06Bios
CPU: Intel 2 Core Quad QX9650 45nm(OC @ 3.83GHz FSB:1333 @ 1.3200V set in bios)prime95 all day
CPU Cooler: Gigabyte 3D Mercury case with integrated watercooling (cpu only at present)
RAM: 2x2GB OCZ PC8000 SLI (Timing:5-5-5-15-2T@ 2.0V, FSB:DRAM Ratio=2:3)
GRAPHICS: 2X EVGA GTX 285ssc(clocks: 720/1624/1370, stock heatsinks)
Physx: GTS250 512MB 756MHz stock
HDD1: 2X Western Digital Caviar SATA II 250GB 7200 rpm Raid 0
HDD2: Western Digital Caviar SATA II 500GB 7200 rpm
SOUND: On board
OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit SP2
MONITOR: Dell 3008wfp 30" Native Res: 2560X1600 @ 60Hz, AcerGD235Hz120Hz
PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower 1000W
CASE: Gigabyte 3D Mercury
3DMARK Vantage: 24,920p Current Display Driver:197.13
What may or may not happen (waiting to see when i get my two 480s and put them along side my 9800gt) is bottleneck. There is always an obvious advantage to having dedicated physx as long as that physx card and process the physx side of things and output and equal or better frames than the graphics cards. If it can't you will be bottlenecked at the physx card.
i wonder what size power supply is needed for sli 480 and a physx card. i only have 1200watts[/quote]
I don't think the 295 can be used for PhysX as you need 1 different GPU for PhysX, and the 295 is 2 same GPU's... I think :mellow: .
i wonder what size power supply is needed for sli 480 and a physx card. i only have 1200watts
I don't think the 295 can be used for PhysX as you need 1 different GPU for PhysX, and the 295 is 2 same GPU's... I think :mellow: .
i wonder what size power supply is needed for sli 480 and a physx card. i only have 1200watts[/quote]
I will give it a go with toughpower 1000. With my current system I never pull more than 690watts from wall (monitored with killawatt) and this is under extreme load.
baragon
i wonder what size power supply is needed for sli 480 and a physx card. i only have 1200watts
I will give it a go with toughpower 1000. With my current system I never pull more than 690watts from wall (monitored with killawatt) and this is under extreme load.
baragon
i wonder what forum to post in for official info on minimum physX specs and the 480 sli
sounds like my 1200watts might be enough. i have the ultra x4 PS- but i see they now have a 1500watt unit!
Now i have to figure out how to install 3 cards! i have three slots but the bottom one has clearance issues with the 295 so i had to run them on 1 and 2 slots. some of my motherboard connectors stick out too far. like serial ata and case lites and fan connectors.
the 480 sli is recommended to be spaced apart- this is going to be a adventure!
i wonder what forum to post in for official info on minimum physX specs and the 480 sli
sounds like my 1200watts might be enough. i have the ultra x4 PS- but i see they now have a 1500watt unit!
Now i have to figure out how to install 3 cards! i have three slots but the bottom one has clearance issues with the 295 so i had to run them on 1 and 2 slots. some of my motherboard connectors stick out too far. like serial ata and case lites and fan connectors.
the 480 sli is recommended to be spaced apart- this is going to be a adventure!
System:
Intel I7 920 overclocked to 4ghz
Asus Rampage Extreme II
2 Ge-force 480 in SLI
GTX 295 PhysX Card
12gb ddr3 2000mhz ram
Intel SSD in RAID 0
BR RW
1000w Sony surround sound
NVIDIA 3D Vision
3d displays tested:
Mitsubishi 65" DLP 3d HDTV (good old 1080p checkerboard since 2007!!!)
Panasonic VT25 (nice 2d but I returned it due to cross talk)
Acer H5360 720p on 130" screen (the best 3d)
23" Acer LCD monitor (horrible cross talk- sold it)
Samsung 65D8000
i wonder what forum to post in for official info on minimum physX specs and the 480 sli
sounds like my 1200watts might be enough. i have the ultra x4 PS- but i see they now have a 1500watt unit!
Now i have to figure out how to install 3 cards! i have three slots but the bottom one has clearance issues with the 295 so i had to run them on 1 and 2 slots. some of my motherboard connectors stick out too far. like serial ata and case lites and fan connectors.
the 480 sli is recommended to be spaced apart- this is going to be a adventure![/quote]
I want some of your monies
If a 1200 Watt psu carnt handle that thats insane
And just a pointer, Not all sli boards run 16x acorss the 3 ports. Ussualy something like 16x, 8x, 16x or 16x, 8x, 8x.......... so potentialy you wont be pulling all the juice from the card. Only a possiblity tho, would be worth checking
i wonder what forum to post in for official info on minimum physX specs and the 480 sli
sounds like my 1200watts might be enough. i have the ultra x4 PS- but i see they now have a 1500watt unit!
Now i have to figure out how to install 3 cards! i have three slots but the bottom one has clearance issues with the 295 so i had to run them on 1 and 2 slots. some of my motherboard connectors stick out too far. like serial ata and case lites and fan connectors.
the 480 sli is recommended to be spaced apart- this is going to be a adventure!
I want some of your monies
If a 1200 Watt psu carnt handle that thats insane
And just a pointer, Not all sli boards run 16x acorss the 3 ports. Ussualy something like 16x, 8x, 16x or 16x, 8x, 8x.......... so potentialy you wont be pulling all the juice from the card. Only a possiblity tho, would be worth checking
move to California- money grows on trees....
move to California- money grows on trees....
System:
Intel I7 920 overclocked to 4ghz
Asus Rampage Extreme II
2 Ge-force 480 in SLI
GTX 295 PhysX Card
12gb ddr3 2000mhz ram
Intel SSD in RAID 0
BR RW
1000w Sony surround sound
NVIDIA 3D Vision
3d displays tested:
Mitsubishi 65" DLP 3d HDTV (good old 1080p checkerboard since 2007!!!)
Panasonic VT25 (nice 2d but I returned it due to cross talk)
Acer H5360 720p on 130" screen (the best 3d)
23" Acer LCD monitor (horrible cross talk- sold it)
Samsung 65D8000