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2017/04/25 19:04:34 (permalink)
Do you have to use the first pci express slot when running a single graphics card? Id like to move my card to the bottom so it isnt sitting right on top of the M.2 slot. 
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    Re: Running a single graphics card / card location 2017/04/25 19:15:06 (permalink)
    You can run the card in any pci-e slot you want. I always recommend using the first pci-e slot as other slots may make the card run at x8 instead of x16.


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    Re: Running a single graphics card / card location 2017/04/25 20:36:31 (permalink)
    Had to figure out what motherboard you were running. You definitely don't want to use any other slots but 1 or 2. Slots 4 & 6 will run your gpu at x4 and x1.


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    Re: Running a single graphics card / card location 2017/04/25 22:30:17 (permalink)
    Thanks Sajin, do you think on the classified k board with the m2 drive installed right below a 1080 that there would be a heat issue?
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    Re: Running a single graphics card / card location 2017/04/25 22:34:23 (permalink)
    JasonW76
    Thanks Sajin, do you think on the classified k board with the m2 drive installed right below a 1080 that there would be a heat issue?

    I think you'll be fine as long as your case has good airflow. 


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    Re: Running a single graphics card / card location 2017/04/26 11:23:48 (permalink)
    Its a DG86 case, Ill give it a try. Thanks for your help. 
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    Re: Running a single graphics card / card location 2017/04/27 06:27:04 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby JasonW76 2017/04/30 10:06:27
    I have the K as well. I have been running a Samsung 950 Pro in the m.2 slot under my 1070 with an ACX style cooler for over 6 months now without any noticeable heat issues (I haven't experienced any thermal throttling of the SSD). I even fold with that card, often for days at a time, so if it was going to cause a heat issue I think it would have by now.


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    Re: Running a single graphics card / card location 2017/05/02 20:15:06 (permalink)
    you can also run your m.2 drive in the bottom m.2 slot, it will take up to a 80mm long drive, just check to see what it disables when you use it.

                                   
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    Re: Running a single graphics card / card location 2017/05/03 14:04:50 (permalink)
    Is the difference noticable using a x16 or x8 slot?
    I sort of have the same question(sorry for borrowing the thread) but my problem is when i changed to aircooler(from Corsair H100i V2) because i wanted a more silent rig
    i bought a Cryorig R1 Ultimate and the cooler kind of "lean" on the gpu and it transfer the heat between the gpu and the cpu-cooler by direct contact :( 

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