[Help] I want MSI GTX 1070 SLI.

[tomtom1298]

Hello, I would like to upgrade my PC To a SLI GTX 1070, currently i have a single MSI GTX 1070.

But my question. What Motherboard do i need to be able to use SLI & my current soundboard. i got an Xonar Phoebus Solo . Which is pretty small. But if i take a look in my PC. i currently have 3 slots for them. my first GTX 1070 uses slot 1 (Above) and the Soundcard the 3rd (down) But there wont fit another GTX between them, LOL.

It might fit when i move my Soundcard 1 up. to slot 2. and use slot 1 & 3 for the Graphicscard. but, they are very close to each other then. Is this a problem?

Also. is my Asus B85m-g SLI ready? IDK!


Help?

 

[Gam3r01]

You will need to purchase a Z97 motherboard.
What processor do you current have as well?

 

[tomtom1298]

You will need to purchase a Z97 motherboard.
What processor do you current have as well?

Hi, i have an Intel i7 4790k (something with 1050 for fitting) and 4 times 4gb DDR3 DIMM Ram,
I want to be as cheap as possible. because i need to save for it 😀. And my moms car crashed yesterday so i need to save it fully....

My Specific GTX = MSI GTX 1070 Gaming X 8GB. It cost between 500 and 550 Euro in NL (My Country)

 

[tomtom1298]

Also, does it fit my slots in my PC Case? I only have 3 slots... Which are not the biggest....

You can see on the Asus B85m-g how many space i have for the slots... 😀 :/

 

[tomtom1298]

My Motherboard haves this
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
This is the where the graphicscard clicks into the PC Case isn't?

 

[Corwin65]

Let's start with full system specs including PSU make model. You already know you'll need a new board, but maybe also a PSU.

 

[skit75]

You need a new motherboard to use SLI. Your current motherboard doesn't have the slots for two 1070's.

 

[tomtom1298]

Let's start with full system specs including PSU make model. You already know you'll need a new board, but maybe also a PSU.

Alot stores told me a git enougn power. i have the corsair cx500m
Ny pc needs 442 and it delivers 500

 

[tomtom1298]

You need a new motherboard to use SLI. Your current motherboard doesn't have the slots for two 1070's.

thats what i thought xd. But what Motherboard do i need then? Which fits my PC Case? Don't ask me what PC case i have... It's a black one with a window and red lights... 😀 and 3 gates thing where you can put your GPU & Soundcard into.

 

[tomtom1298]

Strange things here.

1st You do not bother to consult either the manual of your motherboard or the ASUS website, but you bother to write here on the forums asking for help.

2nd You want to save money for yourself and to help your mother with her crashed car but in the same time you want make buy a second 1070 for SLI.

The only problem by installing the cards is that, the air might not flow well between them, and in the end your GPUs might operate on increased heat. It might not be a problem or it may be a major problem depending on the overall ventilation inside your PC case.

My PSU is placed on my Left bottom of the case. 2 Cm above it is my Soundcard, and 2 CM above the Soundcard is the GPU, And in the Left top is my Motherboard . The Processor is placed 5 CM away from a fan. And above it there are small holes to let air out. And my PSU breathes cool air inside the air from the bottom. 😛
But that's not enough i think?

 

[tomtom1298]

This is my PC from outside. (Bad quality picture, because idk how to share it. Now i do via Gyazo)
https://gyazo.com/ab95e6581a0f52b80d0194ce5214b20f
https://gyazo.com/b3e31cdefb6731c41b9f595f54728243
https://gyazo.com/d870139cf9d652e9879bcb750d23948f

 

[bignastyid]

You are going to need atleast a new(bigger)case, new motherboard(z97 with SLI support) and a new psu( cx500m is too smal and low quality to reliable run SLI).

 

[tomtom1298]

Btw, the reason why i want SLI is because my GTX 1070 Does not gives the promissed FPS. in GTA V Very High Full HD i should get 120 FPS. i get max 90...
This is a Nvidia software problem. so i was like 2 GTX 1070's? But people also says my Motherboard does not supports the newest GTX 1070's... So only a new Motherboard might help, right?

 

[bignastyid]

Your current motherboard is just fine for a single 1070.

 

[tomtom1298]

Your current motherboard is just fine for a single 1070.

Hmmmm, But why do i not get my Recommended FPS then? in all games?

most people tell me i need an MSI Gaming Motherboard?

 

[bignastyid]

Motherboards have very little to no effect on gaming performance. Labeling a motherboard as "gaming" is purely marketing.
Are you running AA maxed out? Most benchmarks use no to lityle AA a d it will severly impact performance. Others things to check are cpu and gpu usage and temps aswell as making sure there are few background processes running.

 

[kenshin087]

I have a z170-a Asus Mobo with the 6700k CPU and a 750w psu running 2 msi 1070's in sli. Runs beautifully. Hopefully that'll give you a idea of what you may need to look into getting or something similar.

 

[tomtom1298]

Got it 😀

I now own a MSI SLI Krait Edition. Now only need a new PSU & a second GPU 😛