Can I avoid getting a flow-through GPU when another card is installed directly behind it?

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Can I avoid getting a flow-through GPU when another card is installed directly behind it?

Can I avoid getting a flow-through GPU when another card is installed directly behind it?

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bilbo6315
Junior Member

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01-08-2016, 06:48 PM

#1

Flow-through GPUs depend on having unused space behind the card for proper cooling. Upgrading to a flow-through design could affect nearby cards, so you should consider how the new setup would impact your existing components.

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bilbo6315

01-08-2016, 06:48 PM #1

Flow-through GPUs depend on having unused space behind the card for proper cooling. Upgrading to a flow-through design could affect nearby cards, so you should consider how the new setup would impact your existing components.

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xAdriLCT
Senior Member

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01-09-2016, 12:26 AM

#2

No, you can use any card.
It’s likely the card will run hotter and throttle earlier.
Remember, until recently most cards lacked flow-through designs, affecting performance.
Power consumption and chassis airflow play a big role in the outcome.

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xAdriLCT

01-09-2016, 12:26 AM #2

No, you can use any card.
It’s likely the card will run hotter and throttle earlier.
Remember, until recently most cards lacked flow-through designs, affecting performance.
Power consumption and chassis airflow play a big role in the outcome.

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eduardodd08
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01-09-2016, 01:03 AM

#3

My situation involves a Cooler Master HAF X with several fans and components. The current setup includes a 230mm front fan, two 200mm top exhaust fans, a 140mm rear fan, and a 200mm side fan. An older image of the 2080 with another card behind it is available here: https://imgur.com/I8uYMaJ. The updated view can be seen at https://i.imgur.com/I8uYMaJ.jpg. I am planning to upgrade to a 5070 Ti, ideally using a two-slot card since my system already has other parts and I don’t want one GPU to dominate all ports. I was thinking about the Asus Prime 5070 Ti, which fits as a two-slot card. It seems odd that Nvidia designed the 5090 with a two-slot layout, while most third-party 5070 Tis have three or more slots. I’m unsure if this card would handle heat in my configuration.

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eduardodd08

01-09-2016, 01:03 AM #3

My situation involves a Cooler Master HAF X with several fans and components. The current setup includes a 230mm front fan, two 200mm top exhaust fans, a 140mm rear fan, and a 200mm side fan. An older image of the 2080 with another card behind it is available here: https://imgur.com/I8uYMaJ. The updated view can be seen at https://i.imgur.com/I8uYMaJ.jpg. I am planning to upgrade to a 5070 Ti, ideally using a two-slot card since my system already has other parts and I don’t want one GPU to dominate all ports. I was thinking about the Asus Prime 5070 Ti, which fits as a two-slot card. It seems odd that Nvidia designed the 5090 with a two-slot layout, while most third-party 5070 Tis have three or more slots. I’m unsure if this card would handle heat in my configuration.

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SlightlyRac00n
Member

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01-09-2016, 01:20 AM

#4

The card isn't that long, most flow-through designs are only at the back of the card. Since the GPU is actually located there, it's unlikely there would be a significant difference. The only possible exception might be the new FE 5090.

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SlightlyRac00n

01-09-2016, 01:20 AM #4

The card isn't that long, most flow-through designs are only at the back of the card. Since the GPU is actually located there, it's unlikely there would be a significant difference. The only possible exception might be the new FE 5090.

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Justin9401
Member

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01-10-2016, 04:40 PM

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Yes, the card is quite short and functions as a sound card. I hadn't realized the exhaust would come from the back, which should allow it to clear by a large amount. The 5090 FE is the only one with the PCB in the middle; I assumed all 5000 series FE cards had that layout, but I was unsure if they weren't flow-through.

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Justin9401

01-10-2016, 04:40 PM #5

Yes, the card is quite short and functions as a sound card. I hadn't realized the exhaust would come from the back, which should allow it to clear by a large amount. The 5090 FE is the only one with the PCB in the middle; I assumed all 5000 series FE cards had that layout, but I was unsure if they weren't flow-through.

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LorrenK
Senior Member

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01-10-2016, 08:13 PM

#6

Yes, you're correct about the 5080 Founder's design, which includes the PCB in the center. I haven't seen a disassembly yet, and it doesn't seem particularly relevant to my interests since it adds complexity for water cooling. It looks like others probably didn't follow suit, so they'll likely use just the rear part of the heatsink with a pass-through.

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LorrenK

01-10-2016, 08:13 PM #6

Yes, you're correct about the 5080 Founder's design, which includes the PCB in the center. I haven't seen a disassembly yet, and it doesn't seem particularly relevant to my interests since it adds complexity for water cooling. It looks like others probably didn't follow suit, so they'll likely use just the rear part of the heatsink with a pass-through.