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Dax Doomslayer
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Topic: New X99 Build Posted: 02 Jul 2015 at 11:26am |
Hey Folks,
Below is my contemplated build that hopefully I'll be purchasing within the next week or so. I'm will be upgrading to a 4K monitor eventually. Below the configuration I have a number of questions - some of which I'll probably need to direct to DS but I figured I'll still throw them out there (Alex may be doing his lurking / Beetlejuice type of thing and may see and respond): Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Corsair Carbide Series Air 540 Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 5960X 3.0GHz (Eight-Core) (Extreme Performance) Motherboard: ASUS X99 RAMPAGE V USB 3.1 (Intel X99 Chipset) System Memory: 32GB DDR4 2666MHz Corsair Vengeance LPX (High-Performance) Power Supply: 1200W Corsair AX1200i (Digitally Controlled Power) Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (1TB Samsung 850 PRO) Storage Set 2: - No Thanks Storage Set 3: - No Thanks RAID Config: - No Thanks RAID Card: - No Thanks Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Graphics Card(s): 3x SLI Triple (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB (Includes PhysX) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio HPC Processor: - No Thanks Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H110i GT - 280mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler (Extreme Performance) H20 Tube Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected Chassis Fans: Upgrade All Fans to Corsair Airflow Performance Edition (Up to 6 Fans) Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled LED Lighting System (Multiple color options and lighting effects) Airflow Control: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks LaserMark: - No Thanks Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU 4.0GHz to 4.4GHz Boost Graphics Card(s): - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-Bit Edition) Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD) Virus Protection: FREE: McAfee AntiVirus Plus (1 Year Service Activation Card) (Not Pre-installed) ($35 Value) Office: - No Thanks Game: - No Thanks Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks Portable Gaming: - No Thanks Branded Gear: - No Thanks Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement)Questions: 1). Video Cards: a). SLI - OK, I have a x3 SLI set up above. My question is does the third card make a big difference or is it only an incremental increase? Basically, I'm figuring about no more than $2K max on video cards but if I can go less, then I'd prefer to do that if there isn't good scaling. Basically I could do either x2 Titan X; x3 980 TI or x4 980s. What are people's thoughts on this? I'm thinking there is value there for x3 but after that it's less of a factor. b). DS offers the Asus 980 Strix version video card. Is there any chance that they will also offer the Strix CU III version of the 980 TI (it's available next week I believe)? My issue is with heat with the reference 980TIs. 2). Power Supply: Is the AX1200i big enough? I believe so but want to make sure. 3). CPU: I'm assuming a Stage 1 overclock is mild enough where it won't effect longevity of the chip (with proper cooling of course). 4). Case / Fans a). Does DS do case modifications? I'd like to have either x4 120mm fans or x3 240mm fans in the front. Is DS able to do this (and what's the charge)? It's currently set up as a x3 120mm or x2 240mm. b). The Air 540 currently comes with x2 240mm fans. If I want the x3 120mm option instead, do I need to purchase the Fan Upgrade for this alignment? c). I'm reading that SP type fans are better for the front than the AF versions. Anyone know if this is the case? If purchasing the Upgrade Fans, do you get the choice of AF vs. SP? d). The upgrade fans are they clear or do they come 'colored'? Thanks for everyone's help!! |
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 02 Jul 2015 at 12:18pm |
Hey Dax... Nice rig.
Most of those questions would need DS to answer but I'll give it a shot for a couple... 1. First, I wouldn't spend the extra $$ for a Titan X over the 98Ti. Too small a difference for a lot more money. Plus, by the time we need 12gb vram, new hardware might be needed anyways. Of course DX12 might make it a non issue. The 2x vs 3x gtx 980ti with 4K .... 2X is the sweet spot with a lot less return for the 3rd from what I've seen, but the 3rd will keep most games above the 60fps and keep the minimum frame rate from dipping lower which is where the stutter is really seen. Plus, again, with DX 12, the added core utilization might make scaling a whole lot better. Go for the 3x gtx 980ti or 2 for now and add later. Some games never use the 3rd card but others do. All in the gaming. 2..1200watt is good. 3. stage 1 oc is also a sweet spot in my opinion. The added clock with stage 2 isn't all that much performance. 4C.. I've also read the SP vs AF talk and I still think the AF for the 540 front fans is better, unless you're going through a rad. The front of the 540 is minimal resistance through the filter and a large gap to the mobo, cards, etc. Airflow would be my pick. Hope this helps and let us know what DS says about the other questions. They change things pretty regular so its hard to know exactly what fans, and graphic cards they are using. Have fun. |
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Alex
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Quote Reply Posted: 02 Jul 2015 at 2:05pm |
1B. We don't have plans as of yet to carry the card right away, if you truly want the card ASAP, I suggest special ordering it with us. You can contact "[email protected]" to make those arrangements.
4A. Yes we do chassis mods, but it depends on the complexity of the mod and the overall build. You will need to contact "[email protected]" and he can work with the team based on your configuration to see what is possible. 4B. You should purchase the fan upgrade if you want us to use the alternative fans, or else we will use stock fans. 4C. Corsair does not make to my knowledge (still), any SP version of the 140mm fan, that is what we normally use for radiators, so you will have to use the AF series which is still not bad at all. It's a very popular option. |
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Alex
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Quote Reply Posted: 02 Jul 2015 at 2:05pm |
Other than that, welcome to the community, we would love to have you as a customer!
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Asangard
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Quote Reply Posted: 02 Jul 2015 at 3:23pm |
Dax,
Here is a link where NAV tested the GTX Titan X in single, 2 way SLI, 3 way SLI and 4 way SLI at 4K gaming. In a few games and some benchmarks. The scaling looks good from 2 to 3 way SLI. I know this is for the GTX Titan X but the GTX 980 Ti has almost the exact same performance as the GTX Titan X. For 4K gaming I would suggest 3 GTX 980 Tis. http://www.digitalstorm.com/unlocked/4-way-sli-gtx-titan-x-4k-benchmarks-review-idnum347/ I am in the process of ordering a new system myself. A Velox with the i7 5930K CPU and 3 GTX 980 Tis. Any reason for going with the i7 5960X vs the i7 5930K? |
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Dax Doomslayer
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Quote Reply Posted: 02 Jul 2015 at 6:44pm |
I appreciate the feedback folks. One thing that I'm super paranoid about is heat. With my ancient 9 yr old rig, I pretty much need to run it with the side panel off. I do not want this type of scenario for this rig.
@bprat - as always thanks for your thoughtful and knowledgeable guidance. It is greatly appreciated as always and I know you've been sticking with this since the inception many moons ago - lol. @Alex - thanks for the response. It's nice to get responses from DS on the message boards. A couple of follow on questions if I may. 1). On the Asus Strix you mention not 'right away'. Is there a ball park time here? I realize you can't give specifics. My issue isn't really the extra cost but the whole not warranting those parts. I am concerned with heat that 3 reference card 980 TIs would create - especially for the top card. From everything I've read, they run a bit warm. Plus I'm not a fan of the no back plate. 2). With regard to my 4B question, I was actually wondering if the Fan Upgrade needed to be purchased if I wanted the x3 120mm fans and not the 2x140mm fans that the Air 540 ships with. Also, the specifications for the Air 540 indicate that the fans are Corsair AF 140L fans. How does this differ than the upgraded the Corsair AF 140 Quiet? @Asangard - thanks for the links. They are helpful. I decided on the 5960X after a little thought. I typically keep my PCs for a pretty fair amount of time (9 yrs for the current one) so my thought process from reading about DX12 and how it will enable more core processors to be used, this would give me a more 'future proof' (if there is any such thing) option. It's a fairly pretty penny to pay but I figure once every 9 years I can deal with it - lol. Thanks again for everyone's input. |
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jul 2015 at 3:02am |
The 'L' in the stock fans means LED and the upgraded Corsair fans aren't. They have colored rings to pick from.
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Dax Doomslayer
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Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jul 2015 at 9:46am |
Hmmm - so is the fan actually the same (same specs; air movement etc) except one comes with rings and the other is just LED?
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Alex
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Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jul 2015 at 11:02am |
1. We'll try to add the cards in the next 1-2 weeks, depends on when they become fully available in the market.
2. You might need to, I'm not the best person to confirm this, the team will have to check. I suggest working with John on this. |
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Dax Doomslayer
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Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jul 2015 at 5:07pm |
Hi Alex - thanks for the information. That's really good news on the Strix. I definitely can wait a week or two - I've waited this long. I definitely want to buy this month though so hopefully it'll be soon - lol. I'll touch base with John and ask him the questions. I appreciate your help.
FYI - Corsair does have the 140mm SP fans - here's a link: http://www.corsair.com/en-us/site-search?searchQuery=140%20mm%20sp%20fans Edited by Dax Doomslayer - 03 Jul 2015 at 5:19pm |
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Alex
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Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jul 2015 at 5:09pm |
You're welcome!
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Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jul 2015 at 6:22pm |
Dax, to point out, just so you're aware, with the RVE board, at least two of the video cards will be front-to-back with no spacing between them. That won't be good for cooling, especially with open air coolers, like the STRIX. The only board that allows for one extra space between all of the cards in the 3-way set-up are the EVGA boards. I'm not sure if DS will offer the EVGA 980 Ti Hybrid cards anytime soon, but those would be great for your config, as the heat from the GPU and VRAM will be dumped at the rads (Hydrolux cooling would also work).
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 04 Jul 2015 at 3:04am |
I agree. The reference cards might get a bit warmer than custom Strix, but the heat from the Strix heasinks goes right into the case. Reference blows most of the heat out the vents in the mounting plate and out of the case. The Srtrix or any dual fan type are going to eat each others heat in close proximity. Better off with a warmer backplate that your added fans might deal with than heat dumping out in all directions.
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Dax Doomslayer
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Quote Reply Posted: 04 Jul 2015 at 6:31am |
Funny I saw these posts. I was actually walking the dog this morning and this point hit me and I was going to ask that exact question. I know with the ACX coolers this was a concern. I thought for some reason the Strix did vent some of it out the back but not sure. So what are people's suggestion for this. I don't want to custom order because (and I know I sound like a broken record - although is this saying 'dated' there aren't any records anymore!!): a). no DS warranty and b). $45 or so per card isn't a wise spend of resources. The two things I don't like with the reference cards are 1). heat and 2). no back plate for such a big card means it'll probably sag after a while and I tend not to upgrade for years. Or should I just go with SLI Strix? I appreciate your knowledge and expertise advice!!
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 04 Jul 2015 at 4:47pm |
Just me, but I would stay with reference for tri-sli.
DS might have experience with Strix type cards in sli and tri sli and give you their results. |
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Dax Doomslayer
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Quote Reply Posted: 04 Jul 2015 at 7:14pm |
Thanks bprat. I guess an email to John is in order. I'll let you know what they come back with. I'm thinking though that there could be a throttling issue with the top reference card as from everything I'm reading they get hot (especially in the VRAM area). However, I don't know much so that's why I ask all these questions to people who do - lol. I also thought that I read somewhere the Strix cards weren't as bad as other cards dumping the heat in the case. Also, with x3 Strix would that require a bigger power supply?
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jul 2015 at 3:14am |
I'm actually going back and forth between the reference and Strix.
The Strix has so many advantages. I have a 970 Msi Gaming g4, '0' fan, etc. that stays in the mid 60's with Batman, Witcher, etc and the fans, when they come on, are silent. Huge difference over my old 570. Very little heat in the case under load. With the 540 and your fan choices you could be good to go. Wish I had your setup here to check it out. 980ti has tdp of 250, so Strix is probably another 25 watts. Your psu should do it. The lower noise level alone would push me towards the Strix. I was always a reference guy with sli but thingscare changing. Glad its your decision. Tough calls. |
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Dax Doomslayer
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Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jul 2015 at 5:48am |
I threw an email out to John about a number of things also the reference vs. Strix and heat. I'll let you know what he comes back with. The Strix cards to have (2) 8 pin connectors and a base clock of 1216; a boost clock of 1317 and the VRAM clocked at 7200. That's a pretty hefty OC that's why I asked about the power supply...
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jul 2015 at 8:47am |
This is the only power specs I can find.
http://www.reviewstudio.net/2288-asus-gtx-980-ti-strix-gaming-review-the-card-for-gaming/temperature-and-power 240 watts load with 980Ti Strix and 270 watts if t you bump it up to 1380. That's about 800 watts for the cards, if you push it. Still looks good for the 1200 watt psu although now the system wattage is going near and above 80% of psu. Depends how far above. 80-90% is good for a quality unit. Plus, you don't max all 3 cards usually.. For stock Strix and you not pushing it, shouldn't be any issues with psu. Pushing the speed...who know? Depends how high. Might have to wait for DS, and you did reach out, to actually test them. Edited by bprat22 - 05 Jul 2015 at 8:51am |
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Dax Doomslayer
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Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jul 2015 at 11:40am |
OK - I went back and forth with John at DS. I may as well give all the answers in the event it may help someone else going forward:
1). For the Air 540 - they will not do any case modifications to add any front fans. The could do a side fan by laser cutting ($49 for one fan) the the acrylic side but there is a chance to 'burn' it. (Thus this is a 'no go' for me). 2). To use the option of x3 120mm fans and not the default x2 140mm fans, one needs to purchase the fan upgrade. 3). SP vs. AF in the front - They have SP versions of the 140mm fans which they can use but not the 120mm SP versions. If I wanted x3 120mm SP fans, this would be a special order ($45) and the difference in the price of the fans. 4). Video Cards & heat a). They have run x3 SLI on that board with the reference cards and have not had an issue. They will make sure the thermals are within the specifications. b). With regard to the Strix cards, John indicated there shouldn't be any heat issues and once again they will make sure the thermals are within specifications. 5). On the power supply size for the x3 Strix, he indicated that the 1200 watt psu should be OK but recommended a 1500w for some 'overhead'. For me this increases the cost of the rig (increase of Strix over reference and also increased PSU). I'm assuming that this would still be the standard plug size and I wouldn't need anything special done by an electrician - lol... |
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jul 2015 at 11:47am |
Thanks for the info.
I'm guessing you're going with 3x 120 AF ? |
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Dax Doomslayer
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Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jul 2015 at 12:25pm |
You would be correct sir. What are your thoughts on the video card & power supply feedback. Also, if it is to go to a 1500W, would you recommend the Silverstone Strider or the Corsair?
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jul 2015 at 1:10pm |
If the temps are good, i'd go with Strix. And if my Strix- type 970, MSI GAMING G4, is any indicator, then yours might be good to go. Problem is, if you find one of the top cards getting hot then what? Thats where trusting in DS comes in.
If you stay with the default clock on the Strix, then the 1200 should work just fine. But, they're right. 800 watts just for the cards , maybe 200 for the system, doesnt give alot of headroom down the road. I like Corsair. Last test I saw had it the most efficient and quietest box out there. Plus, 7 years warranty on Cosair vs 3 years on Sliverstone tells what the manufacturer thinks. I like the af fans, strix cards and 1500watt psu. Another $100 for the bigger psu unit but doesn't mean you'll use it. Just if you need it. Edited by bprat22 - 07 Jul 2015 at 1:14pm |
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Dax Doomslayer
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Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jul 2015 at 1:17pm |
LOL - I knew you were going to say that (well other than the Strix that was up in the air with the reference)!!!
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jul 2015 at 1:26pm |
Yeah, still not sure of the cards. Reference are for sure no problem with heat dumping into the case, and Strix is fingers crossed, wait and see. Not much comfort.
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Dax Doomslayer
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Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jul 2015 at 1:31pm |
Here's a pretty good review of the Strix...
http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/asus-geforce-gtx-980-ti-strix-review,1.html |
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jul 2015 at 3:06pm |
Good article. Hadn't seen it yet. Thanks.
Looks like John's recommendation for a 1500watt is right. Up to 300 watts a card pushes a 1200watt after adding total system. More heat than I had thought. Thermal imaging showed where and how much. It does mention heat radiating into the case, so in tri-sli, the 540's 3x120 front need to push the heat out. Depends how good they do. Up to DS to stress it good and let you know. |
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Dax Doomslayer
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Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jul 2015 at 4:22pm |
Yeah - I saw that too. So are you thinking the reference card would be the better route to go? Or go to just x2 Strix? I guess I could change the case (maybe to the Velox) but I kind of had my heart set the Air 540...Hmmm...
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jul 2015 at 4:35pm |
If the choice is 3x reference or 2x Strix, reference for the performance. No comparison.
I would ask DS to high stress the 3x Strix and see what temps they get per card, with the option to swap to reference if there's a problem, no extra charge. They said it should be ok. I like strix more for quieter and quality of the board then performance, especially with scaling in mutiple cards. |
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FrankW
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Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jul 2015 at 5:56am |
Hi Dax, It seems that you are having to think about a lot of compromises in order to use the Air 540 case for this build. It is important that you get the case you want. But, when that case begins to limit options then it may be time to select a different case. For your particular build the Velox with the two side fans may be a better choice, especially with tri Strix GPUs. My personal opinion is the Air 540 is not a good choice for a tri SLI setup due to its size. Especially with tri Strix. Keep in mind that I am not a fan of the 540 case so my thoughts may not be relevant. Frank |
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Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jul 2015 at 6:06am |
Sure its relevant. I am a fan of the 540, but for the tri-sli Strix not sure. At least the Velox does allow for the side fans to blow directly on the cards. Airflow is among the best. It might work with the 540 and tri Strix, but only the actaul testing will tell. Ole' reliable Haf X would've done it too, but no longer an option without special order. |
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Dax Doomslayer
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Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jul 2015 at 1:00pm |
Hi Frank,
Of course your thoughts are relevant and I appreciate any feedback from you (and anyone else). That's the whole idea of asking for feedback. It's usually better to get some contrary opinions as they offer perspective. That said, I'm not sure really if there will be an issue with heat or if I'll have issues - it's been all conjecture at this point and musings of a mad man so to speak while trying to get thoughts from others. One of the deterrents with the Velox is that it is an additional $235. That's a pretty big difference to me for a case. Also, aesthetically, I do like the look of the Air 540 better. My original choice ironically would have been the Haf-X but as bprat said, it's a special order. I'm still not sure where to go with this. I may just go Air 540 with the Strix and make them torture it to ensure suitable temps. However, at this point, I could be talked out of that - lol. It looks like Asus just officially announced the Strix CUIII. Another nice review for this card: http://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/zardon/asus-strix-gaming-gtx-980-ti-directcu-3/ Thus my decision time is starting to dwindle down - lol... Edited by Dax Doomslayer - 08 Jul 2015 at 1:58pm |
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Clay
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Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jul 2015 at 3:32pm |
Very nice!!
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Dax Doomslayer
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Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jul 2015 at 10:09am |
Ugggh, this waiting for the Strix version of the 980Ti is beginning to get me to reconsider and just go with the reference cards. I wish DS offered something other than the reference 980Tis. The AIB cards seem better cooled and better made having the back plate.
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FrankW
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Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jul 2015 at 10:19am |
Hi DAX,
I can understand your frustration. With out a doubt as soon as you order the reference 980Ti the Strix will be available. Probably after it is too late to cancel the reference cards. Frank |
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