Front Panel Headers block GPU! Help!!

[PCGUY2015]

Hello people I have a GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0) mobo paired with a i7-950 gotta tell u after all this years this build is still kicking it.. anyway I have installed 2 EVGA GTX 970 FTW on SLI and I'm getting around 150fps with everything maxed out ultra settings on bf4.. so this mobo has 2 pcie x16 slots and 2 pcie x8.. so I've installed both gpus on the x16 but the problem is that the gpus are to close to each other making gpu 1 not have enough room for airflow for the fans, temps are near the 100c.. so now im trying to use one of the x8 pcie but the problem is that the front panel headears are on the way.. u can look at the picture below.. so what can I do??

 

[Multipack]

One of thee maybe? https://www.amazon.com/BQLZR-164Pin-PCI-Express-Protector-Upward/dp/B00SR4MDBK/ref=pd_cp_147_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=4BAKCT0J771DKJ2ACKDG

Or get a pcie slot fan/blower for in between the x16 slots.

Not many other options except to get a new board, but even then the space wouldn't change.

 

[PCGUY2015]

One of thee maybe? https://www.amazon.com/BQLZR-164Pin-PCI-Express-Protector-Upward/dp/B00SR4MDBK/ref=pd_cp_147_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=4BAKCT0J771DKJ2ACKDG

Or get a pcie slot fan/blower for in between the x16 slots.

Not many other options except to get a new board, but even then the space wouldn't change.

I know

 

[Multipack]

SLI cards dont usually run at 100c though, so it could be that the board is too old. It was an awesome board in its day thats for sure!

 

[PCGUY2015]

SLI cards dont usually run at 100c though, so it could be that the board is too old. It was an awesome board in its day thats for sure!

remember those temps occur only when gpu2 is installed on the x16_2... if i remove gpu2 then gpu1 will have normal temps

 

[Multipack]

Yeah I did take that into account when I said that. Even with two cards it shouldnt be hitting 100c, and wouldnt in a newer fully functioning system. Something isnt right there.

 

[PCGUY2015]

Yeah I did take that into account when I said that. Even with two cards it shouldnt be hitting 100c, and wouldnt in a newer fully functioning system. Something isnt right there.

yeah I guess it could be the board.. its a little old

 

[PCGUY2015]

Yeah I did take that into account when I said that. Even with two cards it shouldnt be hitting 100c, and wouldnt in a newer fully functioning system. Something isnt right there.

Or it could also be the sli bridge.. maybe its faulty or too old.. I've forgotten about that detail