Thanks a lot for your help. My CPU cooler is one a
- Noctua D-Type Premium CPU Cooler, NF-A15 PWM Fans, Retail Cooling NH-D15S
So, in summary I should (or try to):
(1) Disable the side fan first and see the results;
(2) Depending on what I get, I should add a stronger front fan;
(3) Finally, compare a stronger 1080 card with my two SLI cards, right. Depending on the case, replace them.
Is this correct?
If so, some additional questions:
- Instead turning off the fan in (1), wouldn't it be better to invert the flow from outwards in inwards, like it was a couple days before, instead of just turning it off?
- I have two front side fans. Which one should I replace by the stronger one? I purchased the Noctua because I believed it was one the best. Which one would be a better option than it?
- I will make some tests. So far what I know is that in Witcher 3, the SLI cards work pretty well. However, in Batman Arkham City, SLI seems not to be supported, for example. So it depends on the game. In the case I decided to use three monitors, wouldn't having two cards be better than one only?
Again, your help is welcome.
geofelt :
A very nice case.
Two 140mm front intakes is very good.
If they are filtered, your parts will stay cleaner.
Unfortunately, the side exit fans tend to destroy this cleaning action by drawing in unfiltered air from adjacent openings.
See what happens if you disable the side fan.
That way, the airflow will be directed more towards the rear and out the back.
I do not expect magical results, but who knows? It is an easy experiment.
Another option, is to install higher rpm 140mm front intakes.
That will cost you more noise.
What is your cpu cooler?
I would not worry too much. 80c. is not a big problem for a graphics card.
Lastly, how much benefit are you getting from sli GTX1080?
I know synthetic benchmarks will be very good.
But, usually gameplay is better with a strong single card.
You avoid stuttering, screen tearing, and non support in some games.
With the current high cost of graphics cards, you might come out ahead by selling two GTX1080 cards in favor of a single GTX1080ti.