Ati 7970 CUII x 2 Compatible with motherboard + Antec P280?

laircouk

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Hi everyone,

One of my buddy had asked me if his motherboard could fit 2 x "Ati 7970 Direct CU II" on his motherboard + enclosure?
I am also a little shocked myself since "ASUS Direct CU II" takes up 3 x slots each! *Gulp* 3 freaking slots!!!

For me, I don't know how I am going to answer his question, so he asked me to write this post for him.

To be honest, he's not a forum chatter...

His Desktop Enclosure: Antec P280 Series

GPU: 2 x Ati 7970 Direct CU II (Considering Compatibility)

Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Formula
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_2011/Rampage_IV_FormulaBATTLEFIELD_3/

Could anybody shed some lights for him? I am also out of words and I can't help him since I don't have a GPU which he's going to BUY!

Many Thanks!
 

snocker

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I highly reccomend not buying a CUII from Asus, they have been having alot of issues, I bought one, gave me trouble, newegg does not stock anymore AND the return is refund ONLY. that does not bold well for that card. 7950 CUII also had issues I heard if you google.

I just purchased a HIS 7970 Ice Q 2 x to replace mine... can let u know next week how it is... my 2 cents
 

laircouk

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Hi snocker,

Thanks for highlighting the issue regarding ASUS HD 7970 Direct CUII GPUs. I had a look @ Google Engine - HOLY Smoke! There sure is problems with this GPU.
I better warn my buddy...

Anyway, I will recommend your ATi HIS 7970 ICE 2x Edition to my friends. But, I will also look at these as they are designed to look slim and doesn't take 3 slots like the ASUS Direct CUII Edition.

--- XFX Radeon HD 7970 DOUBLE DISSIPATION Edition (3GB)
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/3gb-xfx-radeon-hd-7970-dd-edition-with-ghost-thermal-5500mhz-gddr5-28nm-gpu-925mhz-2048-cores-dvi-i-

--- MSI R7970 Lightning (Twin Frozr Edition) (3GB)
http://www.msi.com/product/vga/R7970-Lightning.html

If anybody has these GPUs, please tell / share your experience for my friends. I will also pass these information to him aswell...

Many Thanks!