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I have been meaning to create a new thread to showcase the ‘Uber Rig’ for some time.
This thread will be periodically updated but for now, I wish to share with you all some benchmarks, videos, pictures, and data about the Uber Rig.
The exact specifications of the Uber Rig are:
The Uber Rig has been upgraded quite recently and so if you want to know the previous configurations of the rig, including 4x GTX-Titan SC (vanilla), 3x Dell U3011 @ 5160x2560 (13.2MP) etc., you can read more here: The Uber Rig
The Uber Rig so far is using Win 8.1 Pro (x64) and the GPU drivers are 335.23 WHQL (the beta drivers caused some quirks – will install these and try again).
Some pics of the Uber Rig:
4K Surround: 3x Dell UP2414Q @ 6480x3840 (3x1 Portrait Surround)
GPUs: 4x EVGA GTX-Titan Black SC
PSUs: Antec HCP-1300 + Antec HCP-850
A little about the PSUs.
I was running into some major power issues with my system a couple of months ago ever since I sold my old trusty Antec HCP-1200. I got a Lepa G1600 and it was not working well - got shut offs every time there was load on the computer.
I then got a single HCP-1300 and that couldn't even run 3 GPUs, let alone 4. I got another used HCP-1200 and it crapped out on me! frown.gif
I spoke to Antec and specifically to Patrick and Justin - two straight-shooters who are very helpful and understood my situation. They suggested I try 2 PSUs. I was a bit apprehensive at first since I used to have 2 PSUs back when I was running 4x GTX-580 Classified (with those 2 8-pin and 1 6-pin connector EACH eek.gif). I was using two different PSUs and had random shut offs and freezes and so I ditched that setup and thought "never again." smile.gif
When Patrick and Justin at Antec told me that they now have this feature called "OC Link", I was at first skeptical but decided to give it a try. I am really glad I did because the OC Link somehow enables the PSUs to modulate the voltages supplied to the system. I can't really monitor the exact details of each PSU but using KILL-A-WATT at the wall (plugging in both PSUs), I am seeing anywhere from 1100 - 1700W at the wall and it is rock solid! There is no worry of whether I am pushing the units too hard or whether something could just 'pop'.
These two Antec PSUs run in tandem very well and provide all the power I need for the Uber Rig.
The HCP-1300 powers 3 of the GTX-Titan Black SCs while the HCP-850 powers the CPU, 1 GPU, and all the peripherals. The OC Link is connected to make sure the power is modulated correctly between the two units and I have to say, I am pretty happy with it so far.
I think we are at a point where some 'power' users need ~2K watts to play it safe. I would like to see companies come out with rock solid PSUs with 1800 - 2000W since single PSU systems would be the better choice.
Regarding the benchmarks...
The Benchmarks were run using FRAPS’ “Benchmark” setting that captures FPS – Min/Max/Avg. and I will also denote the VRAM usage for each game and its specific settings – especially those pertaining to AA. (NOTE: The VRAM usage is going to be ‘eyeballed’ by me and so it is not sacrosanct. You can also view the images attached with each Benchmark to see the VRAM usage at various points in each game – not comprehensive by any means but it paints a clear picture.)
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This thread will be periodically updated but for now, I wish to share with you all some benchmarks, videos, pictures, and data about the Uber Rig.
The exact specifications of the Uber Rig are:
The Uber Rig has been upgraded quite recently and so if you want to know the previous configurations of the rig, including 4x GTX-Titan SC (vanilla), 3x Dell U3011 @ 5160x2560 (13.2MP) etc., you can read more here: The Uber Rig
The Uber Rig so far is using Win 8.1 Pro (x64) and the GPU drivers are 335.23 WHQL (the beta drivers caused some quirks – will install these and try again).
Some pics of the Uber Rig:
4K Surround: 3x Dell UP2414Q @ 6480x3840 (3x1 Portrait Surround)
GPUs: 4x EVGA GTX-Titan Black SC
PSUs: Antec HCP-1300 + Antec HCP-850
A little about the PSUs.
I was running into some major power issues with my system a couple of months ago ever since I sold my old trusty Antec HCP-1200. I got a Lepa G1600 and it was not working well - got shut offs every time there was load on the computer.
I then got a single HCP-1300 and that couldn't even run 3 GPUs, let alone 4. I got another used HCP-1200 and it crapped out on me! frown.gif
I spoke to Antec and specifically to Patrick and Justin - two straight-shooters who are very helpful and understood my situation. They suggested I try 2 PSUs. I was a bit apprehensive at first since I used to have 2 PSUs back when I was running 4x GTX-580 Classified (with those 2 8-pin and 1 6-pin connector EACH eek.gif). I was using two different PSUs and had random shut offs and freezes and so I ditched that setup and thought "never again." smile.gif
When Patrick and Justin at Antec told me that they now have this feature called "OC Link", I was at first skeptical but decided to give it a try. I am really glad I did because the OC Link somehow enables the PSUs to modulate the voltages supplied to the system. I can't really monitor the exact details of each PSU but using KILL-A-WATT at the wall (plugging in both PSUs), I am seeing anywhere from 1100 - 1700W at the wall and it is rock solid! There is no worry of whether I am pushing the units too hard or whether something could just 'pop'.
These two Antec PSUs run in tandem very well and provide all the power I need for the Uber Rig.
The HCP-1300 powers 3 of the GTX-Titan Black SCs while the HCP-850 powers the CPU, 1 GPU, and all the peripherals. The OC Link is connected to make sure the power is modulated correctly between the two units and I have to say, I am pretty happy with it so far.
I think we are at a point where some 'power' users need ~2K watts to play it safe. I would like to see companies come out with rock solid PSUs with 1800 - 2000W since single PSU systems would be the better choice.
Regarding the benchmarks...
The Benchmarks were run using FRAPS’ “Benchmark” setting that captures FPS – Min/Max/Avg. and I will also denote the VRAM usage for each game and its specific settings – especially those pertaining to AA. (NOTE: The VRAM usage is going to be ‘eyeballed’ by me and so it is not sacrosanct. You can also view the images attached with each Benchmark to see the VRAM usage at various points in each game – not comprehensive by any means but it paints a clear picture.)
CONTINUED IN NEXT POST
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