will 2 GTX 970s fit in Silverstone FT02 case on a MSI x58 Pro motherboard
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smush
October 8, 2014 6:59:25 AM
Just wondering if 2 Gigabyte G1 GTX 970s will fit in my Silverstone FT02 case on a MSI x58 Pro motherboard? The card spec says its width is 2.5 slots but will this be the same on every motherboard or do some have their PCI slots positioned differently.
If it wont fit is there any other 970s that could fit 2 of in my build?
Case: http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=242
Motherboard: http://uk.msi.com/product/mb/X58_ProE.html#hero-specifi...
If it wont fit is there any other 970s that could fit 2 of in my build?
Case: http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=242
Motherboard: http://uk.msi.com/product/mb/X58_ProE.html#hero-specifi...
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October 8, 2014 7:13:49 AM
Jacob McIntosh said:
Yes, it will fit, but what CPU are you using? Using a Core i7 930 2.8GHz
MeteorsRaining said:
The case is BIG, it'd support the setup with ease. The MoBo is fine too, would take the setup. Also, you should consider MSI G4, they're slimmer, so better for SLI air dissisipation wise, and are slightly better in OCing too.I do have a massive third party CPU cooler though. Why does the gpu card state that it takes up 2.5 slots then? as i only have 3 PCIe x16 slots.
If I stick with the gigabyte can I still have 2 with sufficient air flow?
My initial choice was an MSI 970 but some people report coil whine and the Gigabyte does better in benches. Plus its bigger size is due to bigger cooler doesn't that make it better for OCing?
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The card is 12.9cm long, and the MoBo is big enough to support 2 of them w/o issues IMO. Where did you read it takes 2.5 slots? That's not the correct way to define width.
No, you won't have insufficiend airflow with 2 G1s.
Also, MSI does not have coil whine, Asus has, MSI is the best 970 according to multiple reviews. And it edges the G1 in nearly all depts. like noise levels, OCing, raw performance, etc. I don't know from where are you reading, but many reviews state MSI as the most silent, coolest and an extreme OCer. G1 is not bad at all, and no, bigger cooler doesn't account for better OCing, MSI still wins in almost all temp benchmarks, an imp reading if you want to OC a card. My opinion would be MSI in SLI, though G1 won't be any bad, MSI will just be slightly cooler and better.
No, you won't have insufficiend airflow with 2 G1s.
Also, MSI does not have coil whine, Asus has, MSI is the best 970 according to multiple reviews. And it edges the G1 in nearly all depts. like noise levels, OCing, raw performance, etc. I don't know from where are you reading, but many reviews state MSI as the most silent, coolest and an extreme OCer. G1 is not bad at all, and no, bigger cooler doesn't account for better OCing, MSI still wins in almost all temp benchmarks, an imp reading if you want to OC a card. My opinion would be MSI in SLI, though G1 won't be any bad, MSI will just be slightly cooler and better.
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October 8, 2014 7:45:06 AM
Thanks.
I saw the width on a few sites. One being this one http://www.scan.co.uk/products/4gb-gigabyte-gtx-970-g1-... (it is on the spec list when you scroll down and look to the right)
I was considering a GTX 980 but don't think it is good value when you can get 2 970s for a little more which will be better. I'm probably going to start with 1 970 to see how far I can go in games with it.
My PSU is a Cooler Master GX 750w and I put my build through a PSU calculator and it reports I need 540w to run 2 970s however according to this list of PSUs http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-1804779/power-su... it comes under tier 4 - "Not for overclocking systems or high end gaming rigs. May not even output labeled power and fail standard ATX specifications slightly. May even use cheap components to meet a price"
Will it still be ok? runs my current setup ok with a single ATI HD5870 which at the time was a good card
I saw the width on a few sites. One being this one http://www.scan.co.uk/products/4gb-gigabyte-gtx-970-g1-... (it is on the spec list when you scroll down and look to the right)
I was considering a GTX 980 but don't think it is good value when you can get 2 970s for a little more which will be better. I'm probably going to start with 1 970 to see how far I can go in games with it.
My PSU is a Cooler Master GX 750w and I put my build through a PSU calculator and it reports I need 540w to run 2 970s however according to this list of PSUs http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-1804779/power-su... it comes under tier 4 - "Not for overclocking systems or high end gaming rigs. May not even output labeled power and fail standard ATX specifications slightly. May even use cheap components to meet a price"
Will it still be ok? runs my current setup ok with a single ATI HD5870 which at the time was a good card
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Avoid the specs from sellers, the 12.9cm I reported is from Gigabyte's site. And yes, a 970 is much more value/money than a 980. Also, that PSU is sadly very low quality, not advisible for your build, don't rely on calculaters, wattage is fine, but quality is poor, the caps are cheap, they may melt on high load risking component's life. I'd advise to get a better PSU, EVGA B2 750W is a good value for money, as is Rosewill Capstone 750W. Any tier 1 or 2 PSU with 700W or higher wattage will suffice though.
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October 8, 2014 7:57:59 AM
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October 9, 2014 6:58:36 AM
Just had a thought, I know Gigabyte state 12.9cm for width but how did you conclude I could fit 2 of them? I read on the official Nvidia forum of someone having issues with this same card in SLI because the back plates were touching causing the fans to spin at a constant 100%
see: https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/778563/geforce...
see: https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/778563/geforce...
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October 9, 2014 7:15:25 AM
MeteorsRaining said:
He mentioned the MoBo was 'mATX' which is smaller than what you have, ATX. It should not be any issues. Ok and just to clear up any confusion:
this card uses one PCIe 3.0 slot?
And on the Gigabyte website the power requirement is 550w that seems a lot for a single 970 I know PSUs have been mentioned here already but just so I'm sure a Tier 1 or 2 PSU rated 750W is enough to SLI the 970s?
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October 9, 2014 7:24:24 AM
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October 10, 2014 7:44:55 AM
Don't know why I didn't do this sooner but having just looked at MSI and Gigabyte websites for the GTX 970 dimensions the MSI is a a wider card if I've read correctly?
MSI: 269 x 141 x 35 http://uk.msi.com/product/vga/GTX-970-GAMING-4G.html#he...
Gigabyte: L=312mm, W=129mm, H=43mm www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5209#sp
MSI: 269 x 141 x 35 http://uk.msi.com/product/vga/GTX-970-GAMING-4G.html#he...
Gigabyte: L=312mm, W=129mm, H=43mm www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5209#sp
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October 10, 2014 8:12:54 AM
MeteorsRaining said:
G1 is big as a whole, and that's the reason MSI is preferred, G1 is long, and in most cases, doesn't leave much room in the case, MSI is smaller.but have I read that right, the MSI is 12mm wider? It is width I was more concerned about with fitting 2 of them in SLI as my SilverStone FT02 case is quite tall so I assume length is ok
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October 10, 2014 8:28:04 AM
Oh ok lol. Neither should height affect it. Width, well, depends on MoBo slot width, and ATX MoBos easily can take two of them, wheather MSI or G1, but that was for conventional cases (no offense). Even here, case is immaterial as its big enough, I'm certain MoBo can take both of the cards well w/o issues, MSI or G1.
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October 10, 2014 9:46:14 AM
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Isn't this your MoBo?
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According to what I've read, the Cyan colored is x4, while both the blue ones are x16.
http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cpu_mainboard/msi_x5...
There's plenty of space b/w slots, the last slot, the one to the left of black one in your image and left of white in mine is x4, so you have to put the GPUs on the first 2 slots.
PS: The image you uploaded is of Pro-E.

According to what I've read, the Cyan colored is x4, while both the blue ones are x16.
http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cpu_mainboard/msi_x5...
There's plenty of space b/w slots, the last slot, the one to the left of black one in your image and left of white in mine is x4, so you have to put the GPUs on the first 2 slots.
PS: The image you uploaded is of Pro-E.
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The black slots at the top left I am guessing are the slots the 970 goes in? as my mobo spec is: