Hardware First Look: Nvidia 3-way SLI on nForce 680i

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  1. Spaceraver

    Spaceraver Ultralurker

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    Why not just run it off the power line meant for your cooker?? Here it's 380 Volts (3x220 actually) for anything over 2000Watts. That would be easier tbh.
     
    Spaceraver, 17 Dec 2007
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  2. Ediejo

    Ediejo What's a Dremel?

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    Watercool blocks will help for the noise. ;)
     
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  3. Tim S

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    It's louder than a single card solution, but it's actually not too bad... I don't think it's as loud as a loaded 2900 XT (or two) in a system, for example.

    In terms of heat, there's a lot given off and initially we tested with a fan above the cards. However, in the interests of pushing this to its limits, I removed the fan and sat down playing Crysis for about an hour and a half... and there was no sign of instability. :)

    Of course, the test was done on an open bench in a room temp of around 25 degrees Celsius and I would therefore recommend using one of the cases that Nvidia recommends for 3-way SLI because they've gone through a certification process to ensure there's enough airflow to keep the system cool.
     
    Tim S, 17 Dec 2007
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  4. mrplow

    mrplow obey the fist!!

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    I've heard rumblings along these lines... Intel have suggested it (given their past 'graphics solutions' they might need some help) and AMD are obviously in a nice position having acquired a mature graphics processor company...


    Anyway, nice test but how ridiculous is it hahaha. Does anyone really need to play at 2560x1600? I don't think my eyes are even that good anymore.
     
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  5. Tim S

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    You need new glasses timmeh :naughty:
     
    Tim S, 18 Dec 2007
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  6. BlueTrin

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    LOL check this, it's really funny

    http://www.readyforcrysis.com

    You receive an email like this one:

    Subject: Check out this new Crysis trailer!
    Hey Aaron!
    Wow... Crysis looks amazing, you have to check out this new trailer, especially the ending.

    With a link to this video but in HD http://youtube.com/watch?v=2BbwGI-f_s4, it's really funny !!!

    *Zombie voice* I NEED A THREE WAY SLI NOOOOOW !!!
     
    BlueTrin, 19 Dec 2007
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  7. alpha_prime

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    Just a question, you're using a thermaltake 1500w psu, would the 1200 (more preferably the 1000w) version of that psu be able to cope with triple sli? they seem to both have 6 pci-express ports. Is there any reason to have the 8 pci-express ports on the 1500w?
     
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