GTX 1070 watercooling?
GTX 1070 watercooling?
Are you asking if the EVGA Hybrid 1070 offers better overclocking compared to other air-cooled 1070 models available? Also, what is the typical lifespan of the fan and pump in the Hybrid?
I'm thinking about SLI these 1070s, so I'd suggest using a second G1. This ensures all cards are at the same height and allows you to use an HB SLI bridge. If the cards differ in height, flexible bridge won't work well, lowering efficiency in SLI. Plus, in SLI the slower card's speed will match both cards, so it's best to choose ones with similar speeds.
Assuming you're going to SLI these 1070's, I'd recommend choosing a second G1 so the cards are the same height and you can use an HB SLI bridge. If they're not uniform, flexible bridge will limit efficiency in SLI. Plus, in SLI the slower card's speed will match both cards, so it's best to pick ones with similar speeds.
Second question about whether the HB SLI bridge helps SLI 1070s – I'm using two ribbon bridges either way.
Potato Joe is suggesting adjustments for optimizing performance. He recommends pairing a second G1 card to ensure equal card heights and using an HB SLI bridge. He also questions whether an HB SLI bridge actually helps with SLI 1070s, mentioning that two ribbon bridges are being used. He believes it could improve FPS in higher resolutions but doubts the benefit of hybrid options due to cooling concerns.
Decends :
Potato Joe :
I’m thinking you’re planning to upgrade these 1070s, so I’d recommend opting for a second G1 card. This ensures the cards are at the same height and allows you to use an HB SLI bridge. If they differ in height, flexible bridge options will limit your efficiency in SLI mode. Plus, in SLI setups, the slower card’s speed will match both cards, so it makes sense to choose ones with similar performance.
Second point: Does the HB SLI bridge really help with SLI 1070s?
I’m using two ribbon bridges either way. It seems beneficial for all Pascal cards that support SLI. It might boost FPS in 4K or higher, but since you’re using ribbon bridges, it probably doesn’t matter much. I think a Hybrid bridge would be ideal—putting the Gigabyte card in the top slot and the 1070 in the lower one. This way, the Gigabyte card won’t get starved for air while the hybrid card struggles. Also, the hybrid model wouldn’t be as affected by cooling issues since its cooling system is separate from the SLI area. Of course, it’s up to you whether you want a hybrid card. Like with all liquid cooling setups, there’s always a risk involved. I can’t say for sure how long the pump and tubes will last.
It would help to clarify the exact system you’re planning. The motherboard is a Gigabyte X99 SOC Champion, and there will be two open slots between the cards—unless you get the Gigabyte Xtreme, which only leaves one slot. The case is a Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced, with the top 200mm fan removed and replaced by a 360mm AIO CPU cooler. If you choose the EVGA Hybrid, the radiator will take over the back fan role.
Both 200mm intake fans run at full speed of 800rpm continuously.