EVGA P55 SLI: Layout Issues!

[SpacemanSpiffVT]

I just build a i5 rig with an EVGA P55 SLI besides the fact that I have a foxconn socket on the board . I also have an issue with the layout of the board when using crossfire/SLI.

w/

I am planning on in the future, running CF with 2 5770s like the one above.

The problem is that looking at the layout of the board, when you have the 2 boards in there in CF, due to both of them being dual slot boards, they are sitting RIGHT on top of each other. only affording millimeters of space between the boards for airflow.(The two gray slots are the x16,x8 slots)

I am concerned that the top GPU will have crap airflow and may cause heat issues (even with a low heat GPU like this). Is this a legit concern and has anyone ever dealt with this in their own experience?

Besides, the stupid foxconn socket and the retarded layout. the board is pretty solid running. Grrrr

 

[Hey Zeus]

Nevermind. My layout is different.

 

[SpacemanSpiffVT]

lol... yeah the FTW has a good layout..... what kinda socket do you got btw?

 

[ScorcherDarkly]

Yeah, the top card is going to get hot. If you have a case that will accommodate a side fan, I'd take advantage of it. That's the best way to make sure the top card isn't starved for air.

 

[lavaheadache]

i don't see how this layout is better or worse than all the others out there. Whenever you run cards with dual slot fans in crossfire of sli, things get cramped. Add to that, the motherboard shown accomodates 3 cards.

 

[SpacemanSpiffVT]

yeah but in most layouts, there is an extra pci slot in between the two gpu slots that allows more air flow, thats what im concerned about.

 

[aka1nas]

yeah but in most layouts, there is an extra pci slot in between the two gpu slots that allows more air flow, thats what im concerned about.

It's the same amount of space in between the two cards in that case, though. You just have an area of dead space in between instead.

 

[SpacemanSpiffVT]

??? what do you mean, the lack of the extra space is the issue... lol.

It might be a small issue, then again It might be a big one.

 

[JacobF]

Hi,

Some answers to your questions:

1. There are no issues with the Foxconn socket on that board.
2. The lack of a space should not cause any problems, in fact the cards are thermally tested to operate properly in even more demanding/less ideal conditions.

 

[Jd007]

The Foxconn socket flaw only manifests itself when extreme overclocking/overvolting. However, are you sure that board has CrossFire capability? The specs only say SLI and don't mention CrossFire at all. Just make sure before you buy.

 

[SpacemanSpiffVT]

Hi,

Some answers to your questions:

1. There are no issues with the Foxconn socket on that board.
2. The lack of a space should not cause any problems, in fact the cards are thermally tested to operate properly in even more demanding/less ideal conditions.

Hi Jacob!

Venturing out from the EVGA forums I see!
1) I was just curious, does EVGA use a revised socket or something? I am just unclear as to why it doesn't affect EVGA at all when it has been shown to effect other manufacturers!

2)it may not cause major problems, yet still it makes a less than optimal layout, with heat coming from lower board onto the upper one..

I was just curious if other people had ever used that layout before and how it worked out for them....

thanks!

 

[yacoub]

Don't you think Foxconn has since fixed their socket issue and new boards with Foxconn-made sockets will be just fine?

Also, no the board layout isn't perfect, but considering it has to fit within the ATX specs and layouts, and other people say it's just fine, i think you should make up your mind and either go SLI or don't. But continuing to ask/complain about the layout isn't going to change anything.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

I just built, not build

 

[Ayah]

Don't you think Foxconn has since fixed their socket issue and new boards with Foxconn-made sockets will be just fine?

Also, no the board layout isn't perfect, but considering it has to fit within the ATX specs and layouts, and other people say it's just fine, i think you should make up your mind and either go SLI or don't. But continuing to ask/complain about the layout isn't going to change anything.

Intel actually revised their 1156 sockets to have a more secure clamp-down. The new revision has 0 pin-contact issue, unlike the first revision Foxconn sockets.

 

[SpacemanSpiffVT]

where did you get that information and how do you know what socket revision you have?