powsmowl Posted July 8, 2007 Posted July 8, 2007 i know this is a stupid question..but i searched (maybe used the wrong words ) and didnt find anything.. If i put a GPU in the second PCIe slot on the Ultra-D (want a better NB cooler..gpu is too long) would it run in x16? if not, can anyone reccommend a good NB cooler that will fit with a 2900xt in the first slot`? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syngensmyth Posted July 8, 2007 Posted July 8, 2007 Is the EVERCOOL EC-VC-RE too high? Here is a thread on 2nd slot speed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
powsmowl Posted July 8, 2007 Posted July 8, 2007 i doubt the evercool will be too high...im also looking at the Hr-05 sli...anyone know if i can attach a fan to that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syngensmyth Posted July 8, 2007 Posted July 8, 2007 (70mm Fan optional) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
creamaster Posted July 9, 2007 Posted July 9, 2007 I used the HR-05 sli with a 70 mm fan and dropped down to 35C from 50C, simply amazing difference. I tried to mount it so the cooler was above the video card (top 16x slot)but it wouldnt fit with my zalman cpu cooler, so I mounted it below the vid card (still in top 16x slot). I had to bend the cooler back slightly where it bends but now it doesnt contact the video card at all and runs fine. I tried moving the vid card down to the bottom 16x slot but Nvidia control panel showed it at 2x speed so I moved it back up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bldegle2 Posted July 9, 2007 Posted July 9, 2007 "showed it at 2x speed" >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. duh, check manual, jumper move will get you 8x x 8x..... laterz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
creamaster Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 "duh" Thanks for the english lesson. I'm aware of the jumper option, but the thread asks if it runs 16x speed, I stated it does not and then reponded to his question of what cooler might work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bldegle2 Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 "I tried moving the vid card down to the bottom 16x slot but Nvidia control panel showed it at 2x speed so I moved it back up." >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. sorry, read this, based my reply on that. no the second slot does not run @16x, 8x max, 2x if the jumper is not moved, but it doesn't make a difference, i doubt seriously if running @8x the bus can get saturated with the monster vid cards currently available. my apologies.. laterz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praz Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 The PCI-E bus running at x8 doesn't become saturated till 2560 resolution is reached. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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