12-13-2016, 03:07 AM
I've been reading the forums trying to get an idea on what I can build for around or slightly over $5,000 USD.
I'm debating between a 4xGPU or a 6xGPU (both using open air rigs). The two items I am stuck on is which card to use and riser vs direct to motherboard connection.
I have a few questions:
Connectivity:
From some experience on an old rig build and also from the forum here I've read that risers are bad--they do seem too cheap to be reliable (to me anyway). Is there a high quality riser option available?
Are the ribbon expansion cables a decent alternative?
Video cards:
Is there much of a difference between different founders editions?
Asus 1080 Founders Edition ($849.99 currently):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...85V4XF1431
Vs:
EVGA 1080 Founders Edition ($699.99):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6814487243
If I have to choose between a flaky 6xGPU with risers and a more stable 4xGPU with directly connected GPUs, I will go with the 4xGPU.
Any other comments of suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I'm debating between a 4xGPU or a 6xGPU (both using open air rigs). The two items I am stuck on is which card to use and riser vs direct to motherboard connection.
I have a few questions:
Connectivity:
From some experience on an old rig build and also from the forum here I've read that risers are bad--they do seem too cheap to be reliable (to me anyway). Is there a high quality riser option available?
Are the ribbon expansion cables a decent alternative?
Video cards:
Is there much of a difference between different founders editions?
Asus 1080 Founders Edition ($849.99 currently):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...85V4XF1431
Vs:
EVGA 1080 Founders Edition ($699.99):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6814487243
If I have to choose between a flaky 6xGPU with risers and a more stable 4xGPU with directly connected GPUs, I will go with the 4xGPU.
Any other comments of suggestions would be greatly appreciated.