Posts by Alrik

Yes, I didn't knew the physical layout of those chips, during a sec I thought I was looking at an Intel mobo x)

Quote:Originally Posted by Norse Mobo arrived today! [[SPOILER]] Didn't knew that AMD was using the same kind of locks as Intel to secure the server-grade chips on the mobo. Always good to learn...

Thanks you for the feedback ! The bridge edition is a good option, even without the bridge, as the tubes are less on the PCB, more accessible.

up for asking advice !

Hi, I've found two separate 580 DCU2 in pristine state for a good price each. I'm running a I5 2500K on a gigabyte G1 sniper M3 (it's a m-atx board). Everything is in CM storm sniper actually. I knew the air set-up for those 2 big...

Thanks for the input !

I think I'll go this way: use the CM sniper, with the 2500K and SLI those 580. Next moves will include : new monitor, bite the ssd tech, and then watercool this set-up. I'll make a bench table maybe for the UD7 and the 3820.

Sorry, I haven't in mind anything involving a break in TOS. By the way I understand something running passively, like folding. I didn't considered using the I7 "passively" for folding atm, but why not. I could eventually using as a main...

The watercooling on the M-ATX platform would allow to SLI the asus GTX 580 DCU2 (those are 2,5 slots bracket space). But if it's not recommended to move a lot a watercooled rig, there are others options then. The CM storm SNIPER case...

I was considering the M-ATX as a possible LAN case. I also move a lot and would consider a small desktop instead of a powerfull (and expensive) laptop. The 580 SLi isn't set yet. My current amd mobo doesn't allow it, and don't know if...