3-way SLI GTX 480 in 3D Vision running smooth.
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Hi Guys,

I got my 3 GTX 480's in 3-way SLI last night. So far I am noticing no problems. The increase from 2 to 3 is not as great as 1 to 2 but I am very happy.

GPU temps with fans set manually to 80% never went above 80c.

Metro 2033 runs smooth as butter with 3D vision on. I am even able to play with ADOF enabled but I still leave it off because i don't really notice it and it still causes an undesirable performance hit. I just wanted to try it.

Just Cause 2 runs great in 3D vision 3-way SLI as well. The extra smoothness is noticable when compared to 2xSLI.

I ran the Far Cry 2 Long ranch benchmark and achieved 186 FPS average.

I thought I would experience more problems with 3D vision and SLI but I must say I am pleasantly surprised so far. I may experience problems if I attempt to play some older games.

Regardless, I cannot wait for the new SLI options coming in the 256 drivers.
Hi Guys,



I got my 3 GTX 480's in 3-way SLI last night. So far I am noticing no problems. The increase from 2 to 3 is not as great as 1 to 2 but I am very happy.



GPU temps with fans set manually to 80% never went above 80c.



Metro 2033 runs smooth as butter with 3D vision on. I am even able to play with ADOF enabled but I still leave it off because i don't really notice it and it still causes an undesirable performance hit. I just wanted to try it.



Just Cause 2 runs great in 3D vision 3-way SLI as well. The extra smoothness is noticable when compared to 2xSLI.



I ran the Far Cry 2 Long ranch benchmark and achieved 186 FPS average.



I thought I would experience more problems with 3D vision and SLI but I must say I am pleasantly surprised so far. I may experience problems if I attempt to play some older games.



Regardless, I cannot wait for the new SLI options coming in the 256 drivers.

4770k @ 4.2 Water cooled
32 Gigs DDR 3 2400
GTX Titan X SLI
Obsidian 800D
EVGA 1300 watt
1 Terabyte SSD raid 0
ASUS 27 inch 3D monitor 3D vision 2.

#1
Posted 05/20/2010 08:38 PM   
U will def have issues with dx9 games. Also there is no gain in 3d from sli to-way SLI. Proof- run jc2 bench in 3d with sli then run with-way SLI in 3d. 0 gains!
U will def have issues with dx9 games. Also there is no gain in 3d from sli to-way SLI. Proof- run jc2 bench in 3d with sli then run with-way SLI in 3d. 0 gains!

#2
Posted 05/20/2010 09:15 PM   
[quote name='johnyz333' post='1059041' date='May 20 2010, 02:15 PM']U will def have issues with dx9 games. Also there is no gain in 3d from sli to-way SLI. Proof- run jc2 bench in 3d with sli then run with-way SLI in 3d. 0 gains![/quote]


Hi Johnny,

I've been following your threads so I was expecting to hear from you. I will try the benches when I get home. Just curious, how come I am showing over 70% utilization of all GPUS in Just Cause 2 when I am in game? Is 3D vision placing a cap?

I was saving the 3rd card for the new drivers bu ti was forced to RMA my original 2 cards and needed the 3rd to test.
[quote name='johnyz333' post='1059041' date='May 20 2010, 02:15 PM']U will def have issues with dx9 games. Also there is no gain in 3d from sli to-way SLI. Proof- run jc2 bench in 3d with sli then run with-way SLI in 3d. 0 gains!





Hi Johnny,



I've been following your threads so I was expecting to hear from you. I will try the benches when I get home. Just curious, how come I am showing over 70% utilization of all GPUS in Just Cause 2 when I am in game? Is 3D vision placing a cap?



I was saving the 3rd card for the new drivers bu ti was forced to RMA my original 2 cards and needed the 3rd to test.

4770k @ 4.2 Water cooled
32 Gigs DDR 3 2400
GTX Titan X SLI
Obsidian 800D
EVGA 1300 watt
1 Terabyte SSD raid 0
ASUS 27 inch 3D monitor 3D vision 2.

#3
Posted 05/20/2010 09:25 PM   
That is like a shotgun being used to shoot an ANT ;) J/K/around.........CHEERS

Glad for you bud, what makes you happy is all that counts.....
That is like a shotgun being used to shoot an ANT ;) J/K/around.........CHEERS



Glad for you bud, what makes you happy is all that counts.....

#4
Posted 05/20/2010 10:01 PM   
I will be the first to admit that I went overboard.
I will be the first to admit that I went overboard.

4770k @ 4.2 Water cooled
32 Gigs DDR 3 2400
GTX Titan X SLI
Obsidian 800D
EVGA 1300 watt
1 Terabyte SSD raid 0
ASUS 27 inch 3D monitor 3D vision 2.

#5
Posted 05/20/2010 10:14 PM   
Hah...yeah I agree with the rest in saying that may be a little too much with the 480.

However it does raise a valid point for people thinking about adding a 3rd GTX260 in the mix. Such as myself... :)

Do you think i'd see improvement with another GX260?
Hah...yeah I agree with the rest in saying that may be a little too much with the 480.



However it does raise a valid point for people thinking about adding a 3rd GTX260 in the mix. Such as myself... :)



Do you think i'd see improvement with another GX260?

#6
Posted 05/21/2010 02:05 AM   
U will notice low gpu utilization in most games with 3way SLI at that resolution and with the current drivers.3-way SLI will shine with surround if it is supported- fingers crossed. But I can gaurantee there will be no gains in 3way SLI vs sli in 3d vision currently. It sucks I know!
U will notice low gpu utilization in most games with 3way SLI at that resolution and with the current drivers.3-way SLI will shine with surround if it is supported- fingers crossed. But I can gaurantee there will be no gains in 3way SLI vs sli in 3d vision currently. It sucks I know!

#7
Posted 05/21/2010 02:55 AM   
[quote name='Siberian_Khatru' post='1059055' date='May 20 2010, 11:14 PM']I will be the first to admit that I went overboard.[/quote]


Overboard or Awesome?
[quote name='Siberian_Khatru' post='1059055' date='May 20 2010, 11:14 PM']I will be the first to admit that I went overboard.





Overboard or Awesome?

3770k @ 4.2
16gb ram
MSI z77a g45
EVGA GTX 980 SC + EVGA GTX 670 FTW Physx
Corsair hx850
Crapload of fans
HAF 932

#8
Posted 05/21/2010 04:02 AM   
Nothing is overboard when your running dx11 and 3d vision honestly.

The most you can have is what you should be trying to get if you want a nice experience with the two!
Nothing is overboard when your running dx11 and 3d vision honestly.



The most you can have is what you should be trying to get if you want a nice experience with the two!

intel i5 2500k @ 4.6 30C Stable

EVGA gtx 470 SLI

windows vista 64 bit

8 gig Corsair Vengeance RAM

#9
Posted 05/21/2010 05:01 AM   
I am finally getting my tax return next week and I am seriously considering getting 2 gtx 480s for sli and keeping a gtx 280 for physx. I would go with 3-way SLI perhaps, but given that there isn't a serious performance difference in 3d vision, I figure the $500 would be better spent on upgrading my iphone.
I am finally getting my tax return next week and I am seriously considering getting 2 gtx 480s for sli and keeping a gtx 280 for physx. I would go with 3-way SLI perhaps, but given that there isn't a serious performance difference in 3d vision, I figure the $500 would be better spent on upgrading my iphone.

The human race divides politically into those who want people to be controlled and those who have no such desire.

--Robert A. Heinlein

#10
Posted 05/21/2010 08:08 AM   
[quote name='Siberian_Khatru' post='1059030' date='May 20 2010, 05:38 PM']I thought I would experience more problems with 3D vision and SLI but I must say I am pleasantly surprised so far. ...[/quote]

Sounds great, thanks for posting.
[quote name='Siberian_Khatru' post='1059030' date='May 20 2010, 05:38 PM']I thought I would experience more problems with 3D vision and SLI but I must say I am pleasantly surprised so far. ...



Sounds great, thanks for posting.

#11
Posted 05/21/2010 10:42 AM   
if only it were true! hopefully the new drivers are sorted.
if only it were true! hopefully the new drivers are sorted.

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

#12
Posted 05/21/2010 04:45 PM   
What kind of powersupply you have? :P
I guess you can turn down all radiators for househeating! Quite cool! , ehrm, mean hot. ;)
What kind of powersupply you have? :P

I guess you can turn down all radiators for househeating! Quite cool! , ehrm, mean hot. ;)

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Mb: Asus P5W DH Deluxe

Cpu: C2D E6600

Gb: Nvidia 7900GT + 8800GTX

3D:100" passive projector polarized setup + 22" IZ3D

Stereodrivers: Iz3d & Tridef ignition and nvidia old school.

#13
Posted 05/21/2010 05:20 PM   
Sorry, I haven't had much time to experiment with the new setup between the wife and Red Dead Redemption. I'm using this PSU - [url="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256054"]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817256054[/url]

I will be happy to start running benchmarks etc. once the new drivers drop.
Sorry, I haven't had much time to experiment with the new setup between the wife and Red Dead Redemption. I'm using this PSU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817256054



I will be happy to start running benchmarks etc. once the new drivers drop.

4770k @ 4.2 Water cooled
32 Gigs DDR 3 2400
GTX Titan X SLI
Obsidian 800D
EVGA 1300 watt
1 Terabyte SSD raid 0
ASUS 27 inch 3D monitor 3D vision 2.

#14
Posted 05/21/2010 06:07 PM   
[quote name='pahncrd' post='1059275' date='May 21 2010, 08:08 PM']I am finally getting my tax return next week and I am seriously considering getting 2 gtx 480s for sli and keeping a gtx 280 for physx. I would go with 3-way SLI perhaps, but given that there isn't a serious performance difference in 3d vision, I figure the $500 would be better spent on upgrading my iphone.[/quote]
You won't regret it. 480 SLI is a wondrous thing.
[quote name='pahncrd' post='1059275' date='May 21 2010, 08:08 PM']I am finally getting my tax return next week and I am seriously considering getting 2 gtx 480s for sli and keeping a gtx 280 for physx. I would go with 3-way SLI perhaps, but given that there isn't a serious performance difference in 3d vision, I figure the $500 would be better spent on upgrading my iphone.

You won't regret it. 480 SLI is a wondrous thing.

I7 2600k @5Ghz | Asus P8Z68-V Pro | SS Phase Change | Corsair AX1200 watt PSU | G-Skill 1600CL7 | Asus GTX680 x2 SLI | Lian-Li PC8N-WX | Intel 520 120GB SSD | HP ZR24w 24" S-IPS x3 Nvidia Surround | Samsung S27A950D 27" 120Hz LCD

#15
Posted 05/22/2010 01:11 AM   
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