- Mar 4, 2013
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I built my computer back in March. Here's the Specs:
CPU: Core i5 3750k
Cooler: Cooler Master Evo Hyper 212
MB: ASUS P8Z77M-Pro
RAM: 8GB Crucial Ballistix Sport
PSU: Corsair CX600M
Case: Silverstone PS07W
I am purchasing a GTX 760 this summer. My plan was to eventually upgrade the PSU and SLI a second card later when I needed performance. The issue of course is the issue with microATX and 2 2-Slot GPU's - there's no space between the 2 cards. I am stealing a build picture from another person so that I don't have to open my case, this close to my setup. I have 2 120mm intake fans in the front (left of image), the same CPU cooler, and I have an extra 120mm exhaust fan. That's not the 760 or the card I want but it has a dual slot GPU in there:
I want to purchase the MSI GTX760 2GB TF as seen here:
So as you can see which a dual slot GPU installed there's as much space between the top of the card (intake) and the floor of the PSU chamber. Worse, if I were to install a second card there would be absolutely no room for airflow anywhere around the cards. This would be a disaster.
Therefore I am looking for some help with deciding on how to proceed. My first question to the board is this - if I go with a card with the reference blower style cooler would I be able to stack 2 of them in there eventually and not run super hot? I am thinking about the EVGA Superclocked like this one:
Since there's no space between the cards will they still be choked into overheating?
If I decide to go with the single GPU, what's the consensus on there being enough room between the fans of the card and the bottom of the PSU Cage? Would a blower style do better in that small space anyways? There's a good bit of airflow with all 4 fans running.
Thanks for your help in advance!
CPU: Core i5 3750k
Cooler: Cooler Master Evo Hyper 212
MB: ASUS P8Z77M-Pro
RAM: 8GB Crucial Ballistix Sport
PSU: Corsair CX600M
Case: Silverstone PS07W
I am purchasing a GTX 760 this summer. My plan was to eventually upgrade the PSU and SLI a second card later when I needed performance. The issue of course is the issue with microATX and 2 2-Slot GPU's - there's no space between the 2 cards. I am stealing a build picture from another person so that I don't have to open my case, this close to my setup. I have 2 120mm intake fans in the front (left of image), the same CPU cooler, and I have an extra 120mm exhaust fan. That's not the 760 or the card I want but it has a dual slot GPU in there:
I want to purchase the MSI GTX760 2GB TF as seen here:
So as you can see which a dual slot GPU installed there's as much space between the top of the card (intake) and the floor of the PSU chamber. Worse, if I were to install a second card there would be absolutely no room for airflow anywhere around the cards. This would be a disaster.
Therefore I am looking for some help with deciding on how to proceed. My first question to the board is this - if I go with a card with the reference blower style cooler would I be able to stack 2 of them in there eventually and not run super hot? I am thinking about the EVGA Superclocked like this one:
Since there's no space between the cards will they still be choked into overheating?
If I decide to go with the single GPU, what's the consensus on there being enough room between the fans of the card and the bottom of the PSU Cage? Would a blower style do better in that small space anyways? There's a good bit of airflow with all 4 fans running.
Thanks for your help in advance!
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