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Searching for a top-tier 4x GPU PCIe 4 compatible motherboard

Searching for a top-tier 4x GPU PCIe 4 compatible motherboard

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jansuga
Member
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10-30-2021, 06:55 PM
#1
I have a workstation centered around animation and 3D graphics, but I'm realizing my Threadripper isn't up to the job. I'm thinking about switching to a Ryzen 9-like CPU (perhaps 5900X) for smoother Cinema 4D and particle effects. Right now I have 128 GB DDR4 RAM, two 3080 Ti graphics cards, and some NVMe drives. Would you suggest a motherboard that supports four GPUs? It seems hard to find one except the X570 Godlike, which appears to be out of stock everywhere. Thanks in advance!
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jansuga
10-30-2021, 06:55 PM #1

I have a workstation centered around animation and 3D graphics, but I'm realizing my Threadripper isn't up to the job. I'm thinking about switching to a Ryzen 9-like CPU (perhaps 5900X) for smoother Cinema 4D and particle effects. Right now I have 128 GB DDR4 RAM, two 3080 Ti graphics cards, and some NVMe drives. Would you suggest a motherboard that supports four GPUs? It seems hard to find one except the X570 Godlike, which appears to be out of stock everywhere. Thanks in advance!

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HCFEotw
Member
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10-31-2021, 04:48 AM
#2
For bandwidth requirements like x8 or x16 per GPU, consumer platforms won't meet your needs—you'll need to use Threadripper instead.
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HCFEotw
10-31-2021, 04:48 AM #2

For bandwidth requirements like x8 or x16 per GPU, consumer platforms won't meet your needs—you'll need to use Threadripper instead.

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Videogaminator
Junior Member
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11-01-2021, 11:39 AM
#3
You're experiencing issues with your software needing more single-core performance and less reliance on multiple cores.
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Videogaminator
11-01-2021, 11:39 AM #3

You're experiencing issues with your software needing more single-core performance and less reliance on multiple cores.

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toughguy111269
Member
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11-02-2021, 02:17 AM
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If you also require PCIe bandwidth, the situation is quite limited. The AM4 platform offers only 20 CPU PCIe lanes (16 for the CPU and 4 for the PCH). Although the PCH chip provides additional lanes, communication with other GPUs is restricted to 4 lanes per CPU core. After the initial few slots on AM4, most are reserved for PCIe 3.0 x4 connections.
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toughguy111269
11-02-2021, 02:17 AM #4

If you also require PCIe bandwidth, the situation is quite limited. The AM4 platform offers only 20 CPU PCIe lanes (16 for the CPU and 4 for the PCH). Although the PCH chip provides additional lanes, communication with other GPUs is restricted to 4 lanes per CPU core. After the initial few slots on AM4, most are reserved for PCIe 3.0 x4 connections.

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klaro56
Junior Member
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11-03-2021, 02:18 AM
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It makes sense to hold off on the next Threadripper chips. The exact launch date remains uncertain.
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klaro56
11-03-2021, 02:18 AM #5

It makes sense to hold off on the next Threadripper chips. The exact launch date remains uncertain.

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alerabbit
Posting Freak
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11-04-2021, 04:54 AM
#6
No, there are no motherboard recommendations provided.
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alerabbit
11-04-2021, 04:54 AM #6

No, there are no motherboard recommendations provided.

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Corndogcraft95
Junior Member
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11-14-2021, 05:27 AM
#7
The only available option with four PCIe slots is the MSI X570 Godlike. Your Gigabyte X570 Auros Xtreme supports three slots.
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Corndogcraft95
11-14-2021, 05:27 AM #7

The only available option with four PCIe slots is the MSI X570 Godlike. Your Gigabyte X570 Auros Xtreme supports three slots.