05-07-2017, 06:25 AM
(05-07-2017, 01:31 AM)devilsadvocate Wrote: If you really want a system that uses 4 GTX 1080 Ti cards, then you are going to need more than a 750 Watt PSU. You might want to go all the way up to a 1600 Watt PSU. Also, make sure the motherboard and case that you select will actually be able to accommodate these cards.
Also, don't forget to remove the back plate on every card if you are going to have all 4 stacked on top of one another. This becomes necessary due to the heat buildup. That narrow space between the cards will trap heat if you don't take off the back plate.
And yes, Ubuntu 16 will be adequate for the OS.
If you are on a budget, then I would recommend the GTX 1080 Founders Edition. They have recently come down in price due to the release of the 1080 Ti and on factory clocks the thermals are very good.
With the board I mentioned above, will I be able to get real value from 2 of the 1080 founders editions?