PCI-E tracks arranged as 16/16/8 configuration
PCI-E tracks arranged as 16/16/8 configuration
You're exploring options for a motherboard in the LGA2066 lineup, specifically considering the I9-10900X. It seems you're interested in compatibility with 3 x PCI-E lanes at x16 speed. The X299 XPOWER GAMING AC supports up to 16/0/16/8 lanes, which aligns with your concern about SLI configurations. If you need all three cards to run at the same speed, you'll want a board that can handle that load. Let me know if you'd like more details on compatible boards!
Hello there! I checked the manual for the MSI XPOWER GAMING AC and saw it mentions up to 44-lane PCI-E. It seems the documentation might be a bit old since those boards originally came with 44-lane PCI-E CPUs. Regarding your question about SLI, what graphics cards were you considering?
I reviewed the compatibility section on the support site for the motherboard. It shows a 2070 with a maximum rating of 1 for Multi-Graphics Technology. This list is very useful for checking compatibility and identifying compatible components, including RAM.
It seems the RTX 2070 Super can only be used with 2-way SLI, and it's unclear if the RTX 2000 line supported more than two GPUs.
Hello everyone! A lot of details here. The reason behind the SLI config/question was to configure several 4K monitors... but I'm curious if it's really necessary. Perhaps we could just run the cards separately and allocate monitors between them? Not sure, maybe better to bring it up in the V-Card section.
Fewer than four 4K displays are needed. Most GPUs can handle 3 to 4 at the same time. You won’t require a slow PCIe or high-speed PCIe for multiple GPUs. A GPU with an X4 connection will be sufficient for controlling the monitors.