[Help] I want MSI GTX 1070 SLI.

tomtom1298 · Oct 7, 2016

Hello, I would like to upgrade my PC To a SLI GTX 1070, currently i have a single MSI GTX 1070.

But my question. What Motherboard do i need to be able to use SLI & my current soundboard. i got an Xonar Phoebus Solo . Which is pretty small. But if i take a look in my PC. i currently have 3 slots for them. my first GTX 1070 uses slot 1 (Above) and the Soundcard the 3rd (down) But there wont fit another GTX between them, LOL.

It might fit when i move my Soundcard 1 up. to slot 2. and use slot 1 & 3 for the Graphicscard. but, they are very close to each other then. Is this a problem?

Also. is my Asus B85m-g SLI ready? IDK!

Help?

Gam3r01 · Oct 7, 2016

You will need to purchase a Z97 motherboard.
What processor do you current have as well?

tomtom1298 · Oct 7, 2016

Gam3r01 :

Hi, i have an Intel i7 4790k (something with 1050 for fitting) and 4 times 4gb DDR3 DIMM Ram,
I want to be as cheap as possible. because i need to save for it

. And my moms car crashed yesterday so i need to save it fully....

My Specific GTX = MSI GTX 1070 Gaming X 8GB. It cost between 500 and 550 Euro in NL (My Country)

tomtom1298 · Oct 7, 2016

Also, does it fit my slots in my PC Case? I only have 3 slots... Which are not the biggest....

You can see on the Asus B85m-g how many space i have for the slots...

:/

tomtom1298 · Oct 7, 2016

My Motherboard haves this
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
This is the where the graphicscard clicks into the PC Case isn't?

Corwin65 · Oct 7, 2016

Let's start with full system specs including PSU make model. You already know you'll need a new board, but maybe also a PSU.

skit75 · Oct 7, 2016

You need a new motherboard to use SLI. Your current motherboard doesn't have the slots for two 1070's.

tomtom1298 · Oct 7, 2016

Corwin65 :

Alot stores told me a git enougn power. i have the corsair cx500m
Ny pc needs 442 and it delivers 500

tomtom1298 · Oct 7, 2016

skit75 :

thats what i thought xd. But what Motherboard do i need then? Which fits my PC Case? Don't ask me what PC case i have... It's a black one with a window and red lights...

and 3 gates thing where you can put your GPU & Soundcard into.

tomtom1298 · Oct 7, 2016

Myrmidonas :

My PSU is placed on my Left bottom of the case. 2 Cm above it is my Soundcard, and 2 CM above the Soundcard is the GPU, And in the Left top is my Motherboard . The Processor is placed 5 CM away from a fan. And above it there are small holes to let air out. And my PSU breathes cool air inside the air from the bottom.

But that's not enough i think?

tomtom1298 · Oct 7, 2016

This is my PC from outside. (Bad quality picture, because idk how to share it. Now i do via Gyazo)
https://gyazo.com/ab95e6581a0f52b80d0194ce5214b20f
https://gyazo.com/b3e31cdefb6731c41b9f595f54728243
https://gyazo.com/d870139cf9d652e9879bcb750d23948f

bignastyid · Oct 7, 2016

You are going to need atleast a new(bigger)case, new motherboard(z97 with SLI support) and a new psu( cx500m is too smal and low quality to reliable run SLI).

tomtom1298 · Oct 7, 2016

Btw, the reason why i want SLI is because my GTX 1070 Does not gives the promissed FPS. in GTA V Very High Full HD i should get 120 FPS. i get max 90...
This is a Nvidia software problem. so i was like 2 GTX 1070's? But people also says my Motherboard does not supports the newest GTX 1070's... So only a new Motherboard might help, right?

bignastyid · Oct 7, 2016

Your current motherboard is just fine for a single 1070.

tomtom1298 · Oct 8, 2016

bignastyid :

Hmmmm, But why do i not get my Recommended FPS then? in all games?

most people tell me i need an MSI Gaming Motherboard?

bignastyid · Oct 8, 2016

Motherboards have very little to no effect on gaming performance. Labeling a motherboard as "gaming" is purely marketing.
Are you running AA maxed out? Most benchmarks use no to lityle AA a d it will severly impact performance. Others things to check are cpu and gpu usage and temps aswell as making sure there are few background processes running.

kenshin087 · Oct 13, 2016

I have a z170-a Asus Mobo with the 6700k CPU and a 750w psu running 2 msi 1070's in sli. Runs beautifully. Hopefully that'll give you a idea of what you may need to look into getting or something similar.

tomtom1298 · Nov 21, 2016

Got it

I now own a MSI SLI Krait Edition. Now only need a new PSU & a second GPU

[Help] I want MSI GTX 1070 SLI.

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