stalmage
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Given that the recommended configuration for SLI on the Classified K is slots 1 and 2, do the 1080 ACX and/or Founder's cards fit together in those slots? Even if they do, is there sufficient space between them for the top card to cool properly?
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bcavnaugh
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Re: Z170 Classified K and 1080 Founders/ACX
Friday, June 03, 2016 9:36 PM
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Re: Z170 Classified K and 1080 Founders/ACX
Saturday, June 04, 2016 1:17 AM
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Re: Z170 Classified K and 1080 Founders/ACX
Saturday, June 04, 2016 2:29 AM
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I believe two ACX 1080s will fit, meaning the backplate of the bottom card shouldn't block the top card from fitting, but the top card will be rather suffocated.
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Re: Z170 Classified K and 1080 Founders/ACX
Saturday, June 04, 2016 6:46 PM
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mike406
I believe two ACX 1080s will fit, meaning the backplate of the bottom card shouldn't block the top card from fitting, but the top card will be rather suffocated.
Yes with back plates they will fit fine but as you say above the top card will suffocate and overheat. That is why I recommended with two cards to get the Blower Style Cooler.
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Re: Z170 Classified K and 1080 Founders/ACX
Saturday, June 04, 2016 10:44 PM
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bcavnaugh
That is why I recommended with two cards to get the Blower Style Cooler.
I agree 
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Re: Z170 Classified K and 1080 Founders/ACX
Sunday, June 05, 2016 9:15 PM
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There seem to be a number of complaints out there about the Founder's Edition cards having problems where the fan will suddenly rev up for no reason (e.g., when not gaming) and then drop back down. I don't know if this is a problem only with the Founder's Edition or if the plain EVGA version (the $609 model) will have it too.
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Re: Z170 Classified K and 1080 Founders/ACX
Sunday, June 05, 2016 9:35 PM
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stalmage
There seem to be a number of complaints out there about the Founder's Edition cards having problems where the fan will suddenly rev up for no reason (e.g., when not gaming) and then drop back down. I don't know if this is a problem only with the Founder's Edition or if the plain EVGA version (the $609 model) will have it too.
I believe all the 1080's currently have this issue but I could be wrong so don't quote me on that  . It's quite possible it's BIOS or driver related.
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Re: Z170 Classified K and 1080 Founders/ACX
Wednesday, June 08, 2016 2:25 PM
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NVIDIA believes they have solved the fan problem with the newest driver update; please update to 386.39 if you're experiencing this issue.
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