Slinky Supercomputer Potential

[Gaming_Unleashed]

Guys, I want to know if the Slinky Supercomputer can handle 4k Gaming...
Link:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Exotic-High-End-Gaming-Computing-Desktop-Slinky-Supercomputer-TITAN-4-Way-SLI-/301055618270?pt=Desktop_PCs&hash=item4618502cde

 

[Blaise170]

Could it handle three-way 4k monitors? Yes. Is it worth $16,000? Not even close.

 

[spacejunk]

It definitely has the power for 4K, but personally I think it's a waste of money having 4-way Titan SLI, Since 780ti's are much more efficient in this configuration.

Let's say you buy this thing without the Titans, you could save a few grand and have better performance by installing 4 780ti's or possibly 980's when they arrive.

 

[senkasaw]

^^ those things...
Also, I wouldn't recommend 4-way sli in general. It barely improves performance and in some cases it even makes it worse.

 

[Blaise170]

This is a better machine, not counting watercooling. If you wanted custom water, add another $1000 and you are all set.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($1044.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H320 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($148.24 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus RAMPAGE V EXTREME EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: A-Data XPG Z1 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($355.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($441.85 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($441.85 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB K|ngp|n Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($736.42 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB K|ngp|n Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($736.42 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB K|ngp|n Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($736.42 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB K|ngp|n Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($736.42 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($99.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 G2 1300W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($179.44 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($128.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $6299.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-11 13:39 EDT-0400

 

[spacejunk]

^^ those things...
Also, I wouldn't recommend 4-way sli in general. It barely improves performance and in some cases it even makes it worse.

That's what I always thought, but latest reviews confirm a 90% increase in all SLI supported games. 90% :O

 

[senkasaw]

^^ those things...
Also, I wouldn't recommend 4-way sli in general. It barely improves performance and in some cases it even makes it worse.

That's what I always thought, but latest reviews confirm a 90% increase in all SLI supported games. 90% :O

I haven't seen any reviews that increase performance more than a couple percentage points when adding a fourth gpu (over three). Show me some good reviews and I will be a believer!

 

[spacejunk]

^^ those things...
Also, I wouldn't recommend 4-way sli in general. It barely improves performance and in some cases it even makes it worse.

That's what I always thought, but latest reviews confirm a 90% increase in all SLI supported games. 90% :O

I haven't seen any reviews that increase performance more than a couple percentage points when adding a fourth gpu (over three). Show me some good reviews and I will be a believer!

Lol, I'm referring to performance differentials from 1-4 cards being 90% increase.

Here's a cool vid showing how good the 780ti scales in SLI. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgdNX1oQ-OU

edit: Well 90-150% it would seem. All I know is it's fricken good.