Question Case with 4-Way Vertical GPU's space/slots

[antr1x]

I will try to describe my “problem” in a nutshell - my gpu's are too thick (rtx 2080 ti matrix), so i can install them only with 4-way slot interval. But... i think this is not correct when the location of the pci-e slots on the motherboard becomes a decisive factor in choosing a mobo. As a result, taking into account the fact that at this moment i have problems with my current mobo and i plan to replace it in the coming days... i decided to ask you, is there any case in which i can freely place two gpu's vertically with 4-way interval, that they would both receive a normal airflow?

Spoiler: slot interval example

 

[geofelt]

What are the parts that you have now?
What is the motherboard that you have in mind?
I would imagine that any ATX sized motherboard is going to fit in any ATX capable case.

 

[antr1x]

What are the parts that you have now?
What is the motherboard that you have in mind?
I would imagine that any ATX sized motherboard is going to fit in any ATX capable case.

Current "important" specs:
mb: rog zenith extreme (already ordered rog zenith extreme alpha)
gpu's: 2x rog rtx 2080 ti matrix
psu: rog thor 1200w

 

[geofelt]

That motherboard is a EATX size.
It has the same dimensions at the i/o panel end as a conventional ATX motherboard but it is deeper.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATX
Go to newegg and filter on eatx.
You will find perhaps two dozen of them.
I would pick one with good front air intake capability of2 140mm intaakes or better to supplyfresh air to your two hot graphics cards.
Here is a inexpensive example:
https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16811863004

 

[antr1x]

That motherboard is a EATX size.
It has the same dimensions at the i/o panel end as a conventional ATX motherboard but it is deeper.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATX
Go to newegg and filter on eatx.
You will find perhaps two dozen of them.
I would pick one with good front air intake capability of2 140mm intaakes or better to supplyfresh air to your two hot graphics cards.
Here is a inexpensive example:
https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16811863004

This is not exactly what i was talking about. I'm looking for a case in which i can install two cards (two really thick cards) vertically with a 4-way slot step interval and they will both receive a normal air flow. I can not install them on any the motherboard (except for those such as Zenith Extreme non Alpha). My current case (rog helios) is quite spacious and supports the installation of two gpu's vertically, but with 3-way slot interval, and none of the video cards can receive an air stream:
first gpu - due to the fact that it will be close to the second gpu (back to back).
second gpu - due to the fact that it will be back to back with a removable case panel.

 

[geofelt]

This
Thermaltake Tower 900 Snow Edition Tempered Glass Fully Modular E-ATX Vertical Super Tower Chassis

might be what you are looking for:
https://www.newegg.com/white-thermaltake-the-tower-900-snow-edition-atx-full-tower/p/N82E16811133327

 

[antr1x]

This
Thermaltake Tower 900 Snow Edition Tempered Glass Fully Modular E-ATX Vertical Super Tower Chassis

might be what you are looking for:
https://www.newegg.com/white-thermaltake-the-tower-900-snow-edition-atx-full-tower/p/N82E16811133327

Holy fridge 😳 But, i looked at several reviews on yt and i can’t find a place in it to install video cards separately from the motherboard.

I'll try to explain my "problem" more detailed. On photo below you can see my current pc build. Look at interval between gpu's - they are installed in a 4-way slot configuration. Just imagine what the gap between them will be in 3-way slots? None That's why i'm looking for a case in which it will be possible to install cards separately from the mobo and with 4-way slot interval.

 

[geofelt]

You don't but the orientation of the cards mounted in the motherboard will be vertical with the rear I/O panel located at the top of the case.
Why do you think you need to mount the graphics cards separately?

I might suggest that your current case can supply plenty of cooling air for the two graphics cards in the normal orientation.
If you want really strong airflow, replace the front 140mm intakes with noctua 3000 rpm fans.

What are your current motherboard problems?

What is your cpu and cooler?

What are you trying to accomplish?

 

[antr1x]

You don't but the orientation of the cards mounted in the motherboard will be vertical with the rear I/O panel located at the top of the case.

I might suggest that your current case can supply plenty of cooling air for the two graphics cards in the normal orientation.
If you want really strong airflow, replace the front 140mm intakes with noctua 3000 rpm fans.

What are your current motherboard problems?

What is your cpu and cooler?

What are you trying to accomplish?

Here is my current mobo issue - https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/rog-zenith-extreme-issues.3528133/

Im planning to replace my Zenith Extreme by Zenith Extreme Alpha version, but ZEA support only 3 way slot gpu installation, so i decided to mount them vertically (ofc with 4-way slot interval) in new case, because as i said before - i think this is not correct when the location of the pci-e slots on the motherboard becomes a decisive factor in choosing a mobo.

Full specs:

Motherboard	Asus ROG Zenith Extreme
Processor	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Memory (part number)	G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 128GB 3600
Graphics Card #1	Asus ROG MATRIX RTX 2080 TI
Graphics Card #2	Asus ROG MATRIX RTX 2080 TI
Storage #1	Samsung 970 Pro series 1TB M.2
Storage #2	Kingston HyperX Savage 480/960 Gb
CPU Cooler	Asus ROG Ryujin Aura OLED 360
Case	Asus ROG Helios
Power Supply	Asus ROG Thor 1200W

 

[antr1x]

This one looks something like what I need... but the open sides look very dangerous, due to the fact that i have a very curious cat..

 

[Phaaze88]

I believe what you're looking for doesn't exist. Your cards are too thick. Vertical gpu WILL suffocate one of the cards.
Then there's the matter of 2 and 3-fan coolers vs blowers with multi-gpu: https://www.pugetsystems.com/blog/2019/01/11/NVIDIA-RTX-Graphics-Card-Cooling-Issues-1326/
They need space for their cooling to work, unlike blower styles, which excel in tight spaces. That's why Nvidia only sells 3 and 4 slot bridges for the RTX cards.

Here's an older thread from someone who took the 2-slot NvLink bridge intended for Quadro cards and pair his 2x 2080Tis with it... and then mentions high temps.

 

[antr1x]

I believe what you're looking for doesn't exist. Your cards are too thick. Vertical gpu WILL suffocate one of the cards.
Then there's the matter of 2 and 3-fan coolers vs blowers with multi-gpu: https://www.pugetsystems.com/blog/2019/01/11/NVIDIA-RTX-Graphics-Card-Cooling-Issues-1326/
They need space for their cooling to work, unlike blower styles, which excel in tight spaces. That's why Nvidia only sells 3 and 4 slot bridges for the RTX cards.

Here's an older thread from someone who took the 2-slot NvLink bridge intended for Quadro cards and pair his 2x 2080Tis with it... and then mentions high temps.

To be brief - I'm looking for a case as in the photo in my last message, only with more or less closed sides.

 

[geofelt]

Your case, and many others have a vertical mount capability for a card.
Could you solve your issue by mounting one card vertically and the second card on a normal orientation?

As another alternative you could buy a RTX2080ti with a waterblock and build a custom liquid cooling setup for cpu and two gpu's.
https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=11G-P4-2489-KR

 

[Phaaze88]

To be brief - I'm looking for a case as in the photo in my last message, only with more or less closed sides.

Sounds like an open air bench would fit the bill, but then there's the cat... a dilemma, that is, what with the pet hair(will need fan filters), and if it ever decides to stick it's head or paws inside...
So the case must be closed.


Something more like this: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/V998TW/thermaltake-case-ca1d800f1wn00
But instead of the glass side panel, it should instead be a filtered panel.

 

[geofelt]

To be brief - I'm looking for a case as in the photo in my last message, only with more or less closed sides.

Like this, perhaps?
https://www.newegg.com/black-space-gray-thermaltake-level-20-xt-e-atx-cube-case/p/N82E16811133378
You can put two 200mm front intakes.
As to filters, IDK if they come standard, but adding a filter should not be hard.

 

[antr1x]

Yeah, those cases looks good. Thank you!

 

[Kurtains]

I had the exact same problem with airflow to dual 2080tis as well as not being able to have NVlink when the cards were in vertical position because my RAM sat too far out from the mobo and the NVlink simply had no room. To solve the airflow problem I did a custom loop for the cards and a monoblock which ofcourse fixed the temps but I still can't run the cards in vertical. Did you manage to solve this problem? I see from one of your pics that you don't have RAM in the left four slots though.