AdrianIscariot

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AdrianIscariotwhere I can actually buy one from in the UK?.

I got mine from the UK from here EVGA Pro SLI Bridge (2-Way) - 100-2W-0021-LR - Scan.co.uk

Thanks buddy.  I saw that one, but I'm not sure if it'll fit if I put the cards in the slots I need to.  Have a feeling I may need the 2/3 way bridge, but will wait and see.  Just noticed I can order one from the EVGA site too, not sure where it ships from as the currency is in Euros but it's at least an option.

Nope, the 2/3 is for boards that are capable of 3way SLI and can be used even if you only have 2 cards. Your board is only capable of 2way SLI. And there is 1 empty slot between your cards, thus you need the 2way Bridge.

Ah okay.  I thought there was 2 empty slots, but only one actually contained a PCI slot.  That doesn't make a lot of sense, but what I mean is the gap between the two red slots looks to be double the gap between the top black slot and the first red slot.
 
Thanks for the help.  Going to sort my fans out, then the SLI bridge is next on the shopping list!

You are correct.  You need the 2-3way.  The 2 way is for 60mm spacing.  2-3 way is 40mm or 80mm.   If persons are unsure about which bridge to get, just measure the distance from one pci slot to the other pci slot.
 
 
Short 2-way= 40mm (no slots between cards) http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=100-2W-0022-LR
 
long 2-way=   60mm (one slot between cards) http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=100-2W-0021-LR
 
2-3 way=       80mm (two slots between cards) or 40mm (no slots) with bridge overhanging on 2-way, 3-way 40mm (no slots) http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=100-3W-0031-LR
 
4 way=          40mm  (no slots between cards) http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=100-4W-0041-LR
 
 

No seriously, the Maximus IV Hero uses the long 2way bridge. the reason there is that empty space under the first PCIe is because Asus knows most people put a graphics card in the PCIe slot and a double slot GPU covers the PCI slot under the PCIe. But then there is that PCIe x1 slot meaning there is one empty slot between cards. Thus you need a 1long 2way bridge.
 

From the picture of the board it looks like more than 60mm, but looking again you are right.  the 60mm 2 way  People really should invest in a measuring device and check before ordering. 

I will definitely measure when I receive my replacement mobo - the first one was DOA.  Not a great start to my first ever PC build but hopefully it'll be up and running soon.  I was checking as I thought I'd order the SLI bridge now and have it waiting for when the board arrived, but I think instead I'll measure it and pop the bridge on my Christmas list!
 
Thanks for your help, guys.

Will this light up with other brands of cards?

Currently have 2 GTX 770 Lightnings from MSI

I purchased a bridge and I cannot control it properly with either GeForce experience or the EVGA LED Controller.   I'm using them on three EVGA 780 Ti Superclocked cards.   On power up, the bridge lights, but after the video driver inits, it goes super dim.   When trying to adjust the brightness of the "SLI Bridge" in either program, absolutely nothing happens.   I can control the LEDs on the three video cards just fine.   What am I doing wrong?

Cant wait to get some of these when I get my SLI 780 Ti's. They look great.

Can anyone confirm that the light does not work with the GTX 770 Classified ACX version? On the compatibility list it is not listed as compatible, just wanted to double check.