So I ordered a 3rd EVGA GTX Titan Black Superclocked Signature Edition today, but it was not my initial plan to go TRI-SLI. Here is the
almost short version of the course of events:
1. I ordered [1] EVGA GTX TB:SC to replace [3] 8800 GTXs in TRI-SLI.
2. The original retail packaging arrived damaged. Sure, it is only a box, but after paying $1,100, would you not want your box to be perfect?
3. I called Newegg customer service. I was told they will approve an RMA, but unfortunately, they were OOS, so I had to wait for more stock in order to secure a 2nd and RMA the 1st. I was also told to test the 2nd and decide which to keep.
4. The 2nd arrived and well, guess what, the SLI bug bit me. I could not order a 3rd to replace the 1st because it went OOS again and Newegg placed a 1 item per customer limit.
5. The EVGA TB:SS was back in stock again today. I finally ordered the 3rd to be able to RMA the 1st, in order to maintain SLI. But now, I am having second thoughts about returning the 1st and going TRI-SLI instead.
As the title states, if I do go the route of TRI-SLI, what kind of power should I be providing? I am currently powering [2] TB:SS in SLI with a Thermaltake ToughPower W0132RU 1000W PSU. Though somewhat dated (circa 2008), this PSU powered [3] 8800 GTXs and have not skipped a beat on powering [2] TB:SS. However, I suspect my current PSU will be out-classed for a TB:SS TRI-SLI setup. On the contrary, based on my research, this PSU is rated to be capable of powering TRI-SLI as with my former 8800 GTX TRI-SLI setup.
Research:
http://www.bjorn3d.com/2009/02/thermaltake-toughpower-w0132ru-1000w-power-supply/ Here are my questions and concerns for the ever-so-swag EVGA community:
1. Is my current PSU up to par? If not, recommendations? I am hovering over the "Corsair AX1200i" or "EVGA SuperNova 1300 G2"
2. Is TRI-SLI worth the investment? Yes, I will OC. However, nothing too extreme as, in SLI, temps are in the 80 degree Celcius range (TMax: 85C) at load. No, GPU water-cooling is not an option for me.
3. My Asus Maximus IV Extreme-Z is TRI-SLI capable, thus allowing for space between GPUs in SLI and leave no accommodations with TRI-SLI. In time (within the year), I will upgrade to a Quad-SLI capable MOBO.
4. Thus, will a year of 80C range temperatures in TRI-SLI, significantly impact my GPUs? I do have a laptop which I use more on a day by day basis. I am on my gaming PC a maximum of 3 days or 24 hours a week.
5. Are there any other concerns I have not mentioned?
As always, many thanks and kudos in advance!
post edited by IMPORTEKNIKAICR - 2014/04/15 20:36:07