6x 4GB Gainward GTX680's

[ScoobyDooby]

I'm lolling over here. Obviously your call OP.. Don't think its fair to call people jealous though.

Anyway, good luck with the setup!

[Faces Of Death]

Originally Posted by CPC_RedDawn

Seriously!???

Not being disrespectful or anything but... WTF!!!!?????

LOL you seem to have the money, so like Hilbert said, "Why not!?"

Go for it mate, though even 1 GTX680 in a HTPC I think it nearly 50x what you actually need. I thought they were meant to be quiet, cool running, and mainly for general PC stuff (web browsing, office, and some light gaming). But hey, if you want to blast BF3 at max details and you have the monies. Go for it!!!!

Just a quick question Faces Of Death....

Will you marry me!!!! PWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE!!!!!

depends if youre a fit young female!

and its built! got a funky 1024x768 vga screen built in which is fun, the remote control works too safe!

anyway thats nothing the 4x 680's with the 3960x is coming next gonna pull an all nighter! red bull!

[TechFreaK]

Originally Posted by Faces Of Death

depends if youre a fit young female!

and its built! got a funky 1024x768 vga screen built in which is fun, the remote control works too safe!

anyway thats nothing the 4x 680's with the 3960x is coming next gonna pull an all nighter! red bull!

Just make sure to "hack" pcie 3.0 driver or there will be pcie bus bottleneck.

Check this thread;
http://forums.nvidia.com/index.php?s...ic=226569&st=0
He posted 2 videos pcie2.0 vs pci3.0, maybe ask him for more info.


btw all x79 mobos support it natively and nvidia needs to do some more homework.

[pokerapar88]

Originally Posted by ScoobyDooby

I'm lolling over here. Obviously your call OP.. Don't think its fair to call people jealous though.

Anyway, good luck with the setup!

Indeed. I just agreed to that this setup is hilarious in its beastly unuseful performance ^^

to the OP: enjoy mate, you probably deserve it. My recommendation would be, if you have the money, buy it, but with sense in mind. Remember: EVERY PENNY WASTED ON SOMETHING UNUSEFUL (for example 2x 680s in an HTPC) can be used for other stuff like a better audio system or a better screen.

just remember that !

GL !

[killer_939]

This thread needs more pics!

[Faces Of Death]

Originally Posted by killer_939

This thread needs more pics!

god daym¬! pics comin tomomorrow

[smashly]

Be good if you could return 2 of the GTX 680 and get a GTX 690 for that HTPC.
Reminds me of that saying "Good things come in small packages".
I don't see 2 GTX 680 as overkill for a HTPC, should be a min requirement in today's day and age of tech toys

Congrats on your new toys.
Cheers

[Faces Of Death]

cant b arsed with dual GPU combos crippling the oc and coolin capability!

[EspHack]

cool, your "htpc" can rape most gaming rigs out there, i wanna see your quad sli, are you gonna water cool it?

[rflair]

I really want to see your quad SLI rig.

[Faces Of Death]

hi the Quad sli rig is being put together today i am keeping the CPU under water but the GPU's will be on air for the moment

[iancook221188]

i still want to see 6 in one rig lol, i not it not possible in sli or with the the stack pci-e power connector and stack dvi would be cool to fold on that many

i think that it a htpc/gaming rig not just a htpc.
and i like seeing dream systems build logs so keep it up op

[Sneakers]

Originally Posted by Faces Of Death

hi the Quad sli rig is being put together today i am keeping the CPU under water but the GPU's will be on air for the moment

You will regret not putting that under water man, the noise will drive you nuts.

680 runs quite alot cooler then 480s and 580s, so I wouldn't be surprised if a single 480 rad could cool 4x 680s, have to keep in mind you don't need sub 40 degrees during load to pull nice OCing results as long as you don't saturate the rads to begin with the cards will be fine sitting on low 60s.

[iako]

Originally Posted by iancook221188

...i think the it a htpc/ gaming rig not just a htpc...

Definitely seems to be an HT/Gaming PC... being that HTPC means Home Theater Personal Computer, and things like low power consumption and silent operation tend to be key requirements for such a system.

That Phantom will be quieter than a stock fan, but far from ideal for during quiet scenes in movies.

Nice new gear though... have fun building, and keep the pics coming..

[The Michael]

You'll need a huge case with some neat cooling for those 4 GPUs.

An active fridge maybe?

[SolidBladez]

Originally Posted by The Michael

You'll need a huge case with some neat cooling for those 4 GPUs.

An active fridge maybe?

A fridge would be a dumb idea since the compressor would die out from being overused. What he needs is a plane ticket to the arctic.

[pokerapar88]

Originally Posted by SolidBladez

A fridge would be a dumb idea since the compressor would die out from being overused. What he needs is a plane ticket to the arctic.

With some "arctic silver" thermal paste to go with it

[The_Fool]

With 4 680s you could get some immense processing power in folding, SETI, or whatever else you want.

There are non-conductive liquids he can immerse the entire computer into to get some amazing cooling. Mineral oil, for example. I'll never do that, though.

[pokerapar88]

Originally Posted by The_Fool

With 4 680s you could get some immense processing power in folding, SETI, or whatever else you want.

There are non-conductive liquids he can immerse the entire computer into to get some amazing cooling. Mineral oil, for example. I'll never do that, though.

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[Faces Of Death]

what a dissapointment 4 cards just wont fit! so im getting some blocks for the cards, in the meantime im gonna have a play around with it in this config, doesnt look much but it works i can fit 3 but the tri sli plates wont fit (yeh i know you can jerry rig it with normal ones but didnt have any long enough)

might get the mb block aswell not sure yet

seems stable @ 4.7 max temp on one core was 80c after 45mins

3960x @ 4.7
Platimax 1500w
Dual GTX680 4GB
hxpc thin radiator (dunno size its thin lol)
dual Kingston hyperX 240GB SSD

i am mostly proud of the chipset fan i found in a box and stuck on lol


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QUESTION


Will any GTX680 GPU Block fit? any diff between the 2GB and 4GB Versions and or diff brands?

cheers

[pokerapar88]

Originally Posted by Faces Of Death

what a dissapointment 4 cards just wont fit! so im getting some blocks for the cards, in the meantime im gonna have a play around with it in this config, doesnt look much but it works i can fit 3 but the tri sli plates wont fit (yeh i know you can jerry rig it with normal ones but didnt have any long enough)

might get the mb block aswell not sure yet

seems stable @ 4.7 max temp on one core was 80c after 45mins

3960x @ 4.7
Platimax 1500w
Dual GTX680 4GB
hxpc thin radiator (dunno size its thin lol)
dual Kingston hyperX 240GB SSD

i am mostly proud of the chipset fan i found in a box and stuck on lol


upload images


adult upload image

QUESTION


Will any GTX680 GPU Block fit? any diff between the 2GB and 4GB Versions and or diff brands?

cheers

You KNOW that 4-way SLI isn't supported by Nvidia, dont you? I mean you can run a couple of benches, but games... and expect them to work well.. ummm you'd be bettert of with only one GTX680. lol

[Faces Of Death]

Originally Posted by pokerapar88

You KNOW that 4-way SLI isn't supported by Nvidia, dont you? I mean you can run a couple of benches, but games... and expect them to work well.. ummm you'd be bettert of with only one GTX680. lol

don't try and be clever

[LogiTekkers]

I'm pretty sure that Gainward cards are different from reference cards so there will not be waterblocks for them...perhaps for the new 6xx series, but i know you couldn't get them for the 5xx series cards

[pokerapar88]

Originally Posted by Faces Of Death

don't try and be clever

Oh, not clever. Just smart.

[GiNaJuIcE]

no wonder there is a short supply of 680's... because of people like you buying six at a time. I can't even buy just one!