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RyNinDaCleM
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what mainboard has pci-e slots layout for 4 dual slot graphic cards
June 04, 2011, 02:54:39 PM
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Quote from: Atroxes on June 04, 2011, 01:55:40 PM
Quote from: The Koolio on June 04, 2011, 01:53:55 PM
Quote from: Atroxes on June 04, 2011, 01:48:05 PM
MSI 790FX-GD70 supports 4x dual-slot cards.

Remember to use a case with 8 expansion slots, if you're putting it into a case.

I just brought this card after forum recommendations... looks like the dogs bollocks and isnt badly priced either... dont forget your pcie extenders!

Why would you need extenders?

Because there's literally 1mm space between the cards.

I guess you guys need to invest in some water cooling! It's a one time purchase, that will last many builds. Even after you're done mining. You'd probably get more MH/s too!
bcpokey
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Re: what mainboard has pci-e slots layout for 4 dual slot graphic cards
June 04, 2011, 02:52:09 PM
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If you are going to be getting extenders anyway you don't really need to get double spaced x16 slot motherboards. You can get much cheaper motherboards with 5  cramped together x16 and x1 slots, and just use extenders to space them out.
Atroxes
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Re: what mainboard has pci-e slots layout for 4 dual slot graphic cards
June 04, 2011, 02:03:08 PM
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The Koolio
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Re: what mainboard has pci-e slots layout for 4 dual slot graphic cards
June 04, 2011, 01:58:16 PM
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4 5870 cards are going to get very hot cramped up next to each other!
Atroxes
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Re: what mainboard has pci-e slots layout for 4 dual slot graphic cards
June 04, 2011, 01:55:40 PM
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Quote from: The Koolio on June 04, 2011, 01:53:55 PM
Quote from: Atroxes on June 04, 2011, 01:48:05 PM
MSI 790FX-GD70 supports 4x dual-slot cards.

Remember to use a case with 8 expansion slots, if you're putting it into a case.

I just brought this card after forum recommendations... looks like the dogs bollocks and isnt badly priced either... dont forget your pcie extenders!

Why would you need extenders?
The Koolio
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Re: what mainboard has pci-e slots layout for 4 dual slot graphic cards
June 04, 2011, 01:53:55 PM
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Quote from: Atroxes on June 04, 2011, 01:48:05 PM
MSI 790FX-GD70 supports 4x dual-slot cards.

Remember to use a case with 8 expansion slots, if you're putting it into a case.

I just brought this card after forum recommendations... looks like the dogs bollocks and isnt badly priced either... dont forget your pcie extenders!
Atroxes
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Re: what mainboard has pci-e slots layout for 4 dual slot graphic cards
June 04, 2011, 01:48:05 PM
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MSI 790FX-GD70 supports 4x dual-slot cards.

Remember to use a case with 8 expansion slots, if you're putting it into a case.
DanielC
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Re: what mainboard has pci-e slots layout for 4 dual slot graphic cards
June 04, 2011, 01:45:02 PM
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130274

5 PCI-e slots, but this board will still likely require you to use a PCI-e extender.
bcbit
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Re: what mainboard has pci-e slots layout for 4 dual slot graphic cards
June 04, 2011, 09:25:27 AM
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hi folks,
what mainboard is the best for a pure mining rig?

how many pcie slots do you have and how many
dual slot graphic cards can you insert?
what is the cheapest main cpu / minimal ram size you use?
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