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Hello everyone, hope you all are enjoying your nice new 1080s. Im building a new setup. I already have a 1080 FE card I managed to find in stock the first week of June. Was not aware of the setup program for my at then 980ti. Im receiving the ACX model hopefully the end of next week. Is it possible to run a SLI setup with a FE and ACX cards and what HB bridge should I get, the Nvidia version or EVGAs version. I know the EVGA design is simple unlike Nvidias angular design. Not sure if the nvidia one will interfere with the ACX custom cooler.
Im thinking of having the ACX as the "top" card since it vents warm air into the case, and of course heat rises.
So is this SLI setup possible and able to work. Would like some input from you guys on this idea. Thanks for the help!
-Derrick
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Re: SLI question...ACX 3.0 and a FE
2016/08/26 20:39:13
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Should sli without any issues. Pick whichever bridge you like the best.
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Re: SLI question...ACX 3.0 and a FE
2016/08/26 20:42:12
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Oh ok thats great then. Thank you for your input!
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Re: SLI question...ACX 3.0 and a FE
2016/08/26 20:46:55
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Yes it should work, SLI bridge is a personal choice - and what stock is available Nvidia SLI
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Re: SLI question...ACX 3.0 and a FE
2016/08/27 00:15:20
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If you intend to put water blocks on these at some point you should know that the NVidia HB bridges aren't compatible with the EK blocks because of some plastic that sticks out too far to the side. EVGA has said theirs won't have this issue, you just gotta find them in stock.
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Re: SLI question...ACX 3.0 and a FE
2016/08/27 03:22:26
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sethleigh
If you intend to put water blocks on these at some point you should know that the NVidia HB bridges aren't compatible with the EK blocks because of some plastic that sticks out too far to the side. EVGA has said theirs won't have this issue, you just gotta find them in stock.
Yea that is an idea I have been thinking about at some point down the road. Well guess its EVGA bridge. Thanks again guys.
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Re: SLI question...ACX 3.0 and a FE
2016/08/27 09:08:04
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crxguy69
sethleigh
If you intend to put water blocks on these at some point you should know that the NVidia HB bridges aren't compatible with the EK blocks because of some plastic that sticks out too far to the side. EVGA has said theirs won't have this issue, you just gotta find them in stock.
Yea that is an idea I have been thinking about at some point down the road. Well guess its EVGA bridge. Thanks again guys.
Keep us posted GL finding the one you need
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Re: SLI question...ACX 3.0 and a FE
2016/08/27 09:26:33
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This is always an option when going ek blocks.
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Re: SLI question...ACX 3.0 and a FE
2016/08/27 09:29:43
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Sajin
This is always an option when going ek blocks.
I would use a hobby saw and not snips (could crack the PCB)
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Re: SLI question...ACX 3.0 and a FE
2016/08/27 10:21:01
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Cool GTX
Sajin
This is always an option when going ek blocks.
I would use a hobby saw and not snips (could crack the PCB)
Dremel works very well if you have one available. Modified many a computer component with one of those.
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Re: SLI question...ACX 3.0 and a FE
2016/08/27 10:40:05
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Oh cool I have many cutting tools available if need be, I work in an automotive shop for a dealership :)
Now the fun part, trying to get my hands on a SLI bridge.
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Re: SLI question...ACX 3.0 and a FE
2016/08/27 11:16:16
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crxguy69
Hello everyone, hope you all are enjoying your nice new 1080s. Im building a new setup. I already have a 1080 FE card I managed to find in stock the first week of June. Was not aware of the setup program for my at then 980ti. Im receiving the ACX model hopefully the end of next week. Is it possible to run a SLI setup with a FE and ACX cards and what HB bridge should I get, the Nvidia version or EVGAs version. I know the EVGA design is simple unlike Nvidias angular design. Not sure if the nvidia one will interfere with the ACX custom cooler.
Im thinking of having the ACX as the "top" card since it vents warm air into the case, and of course heat rises.
So is this SLI setup possible and able to work. Would like some input from you guys on this idea. Thanks for the help!
-Derrick
Generally speaking it is better to have the ACX style on the bottom. With it on the top the Airflow is somewhat restricted by the lower GPU raising the temps of the ACX card. In either case, good air flow is essential.
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Re: SLI question...ACX 3.0 and a FE
2016/08/27 12:00:13
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Thats what I had in mind as well.
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