SLI resulting in Video Cards being too close, a problem?!

[killa4lyfe]

Hi guys,

Essentially, I wanted to know how big of a problem it is to have 2 GPU's sandwiched together with one most likely covering up the other's fan? I am using a GTX 560 right now but I have plans to add another in the coming months but I noticed that the next PCI-E slot would put everything really close. What do you guys think, will it be really bad, will my first card over heat too much, and most importantly, should I do it?!

Thanks!

 

[rolli59]

It is a common problem on motherboards but works for most. Some cases have a side fan position that can blow cold air straight at the GPU's and help cool a dual card setup like that!

 

[rocknrollz]

It should be fine, as stated above. If you have a rear fan and a good ventilated case it won't be a problem. I have seen many builds like this.

 

[jaguarskx]

The main problem is overheating due to the lack of airflow.

 

[FtsArTek]

If you have a decent airflow through the case, you should have absolutely no problem - look at my sig - those three cards are only a few millimeters apart. The middle one is the Sapphire, which is an External Exhaust card, which you should use in your case as the top card, it's louder, but keeps cooler in SLI.