3-way SLI on a 4-way capable mobo?

PyurJenius

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Okay, I apologize in advance if this is a really stupid question, but I'm just learning not to take any of these numbers for granted. I would assume if a motherboard supports 4-way SLI it would also, automatically, support 3-way SLI and 2-way SLI. Is that the case?

It occurred to me that maybe a 4-way could only support 4-way and 2-way but not 3. Sorry, I have no idea how these work but I'm tasked with choosing my own parts. The number of X79 3-way boards is limited and I'd like to expand my search field if possible.
 
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No, if it supports 4-way it will support 3. It just needs enough lanes on the PCI-e slots to provide enough bandwidth. Plus pay for NVidia to license it.

PyurJenius

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Any recommendations on a board to go with a 4930k for 3-way/3D surround? (I'll be 3D modeling, rendering, gaming, multitasking...)
 

PyurJenius

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Mmmyeah, they seem to be disappearing out from under my nose. Am I imagining that? Thanks for the help and rec.