What GPU to get?

[stconquest]

800w Corsair... at least 60 amps... probably 65(like their current standard). Just get the model, and search it.

 

BTW...why are you trying to push for 4Ghz on the CPU? If you are stable at 3.9, you are just risking damage to your system for very little(actually closer to none :whistling: ) improvement. Looking at your Mobo... it seems Gigabyte skimped out on a heaksink for the VRM(voltage regulating module). How is your case cooled? How is your CPU cooled(just curious)?

 

Note: Are you using the PCI x1 slots(there are 2 of them) for anything(sound card, etc...). As stated by gigabyte, the PCI x1 slots become unusable when you place a second video card in as they share the same channels for data.

Edited December 15, 2011 by stconquest

[Lius]

I see, ill have to do that tomorrow when i have the time. When i find out, ill get back to you guys.

 

And @stconquest; well imo every little bit helps. If i could push it to 4ghz why not? OCing to 3.9ghz is already pretty high in the risk factor, so there really is no point trying to be on the safe side when ive already come so far. Its like giving up on a 100m dash at 90m. Dont get me wrong, im very satisfied with 3.9ghz and i wont be sad if i cant make it to 4ghz; but getting the most out your equipment is key for me. Oh and im just running air cooling, 3 fans ;3 Is that bad?

 

Last time i remember, i did see the other PCI slot, and it was empty, meaning thats where my 2nd GPU would go right?

[stconquest]

I see, ill have to do that tomorrow when i have the time. When i find out, ill get back to you guys.

 

And @stconquest; well imo every little bit helps. If i could push it to 4ghz why not? OCing to 3.9 ghz is already pretty high in the risk factor, so there really is no point trying to be on the safe side when ive already come so far. Its like giving up on a 100m dash at 90m. Dont get me wrong, im very satisfied with 3.9ghz and i wont be sad if i cant make it to 4ghz; but getting the most out your equipment is key for me. Oh and im just running air cooling, 3 fans ;3 Is that bad?

 

Last time i remember, i did see the other PCI slot, and it was empty, meaning thats where my 2nd GPU would go right?

 

Okay, for starters... It depends what you have to do to get to 4.0Ghz. In my case (running a 1055t @ 3.8 ), if I go to 3.93 I lose my ability to come out of sleep mode. If I go to 4.0, I won't post(bios/windows) at all. To gain any higher than 3.8 on my "unique" chip... I would have to increase the voltage beyond recommended maximum. For 200mhz, I opted to run at a stable 3.8 and kept the voltage below the recommended max. Just food for thought =).

 

PCI Slots: You have two PCI-E x1 slots (they are the short ones), one PCI-E x16 (this is where your card is), and a second PCI-E x4 (this is for the second card). If you have anything in the two PCI-E x1 slots, you will have to remove it... if you add a second video card in the PCI-E x4 slot.

 

The only reason I mention the PCI-E slots is that there are two channels that can relay data from that area of your board:

 

1. The main PCI-E x16. The one you are using now.

2. The secondary graphics PCI-E x4. This one is attached to two other PCI-E's as well. The PCI-E x1 slots(two of them, the short ones). These short ones are used for certain sound cards, tv tuner, or other types of similar peripherals. If you add a second video card, these two slots will become unusable.

 

I hope I don't sound too confusing, as I sound a bit confusing to even myself :D

 

PCI-E x16 (main video)

PCI-E x4 (secondary video)

PCI-E x1 (peripheral)

PCI-E x1 (peripheral)

 

You have 4.

 

 

..oh, and cooling... I asked because of the non-existent heatsink in a certain area of the motherboard(VRM). Having enough cool air flowing over that are will be extra important for the life of you board. As you increase your overclock, and add video cards, you will be requesting more power. The VRM is responsible for transforming the power from your PSU so that your parts(CPU/RAM/Video) can use it. The more power flowing, the hotter it will potentially get.

Edited December 15, 2011 by stconquest

[Lius]

Did not at all, it was a good explanation. Thank you for all your help c;