Was ein Titan XP Sli ohne Kühlung sinnvoll?
Was ein Titan XP Sli ohne Kühlung sinnvoll?
Hey, I'm using a Titan XP SLI system with an i7-6850 and Rampage V edition 10. The only cooling solution here is a basic Corsair CPU cooler. These Titans come with stock coolers already, but they are overclocked. Would adding a water cooler really make a big difference? It would cost more upfront, but will it seriously limit the performance gains? For a 1440p 144Hz build, it's a tough decision—do you think the extra money is worth it for pushing these systems to their limits? Thanks for any advice.
I often wonder why people say they want to 'push overclocks to their limits'.
The truth is, if someone is aiming for this, they probably already understand what's required on both cooling and overclocking sides.
Also, overclocking depends a lot on the components you own, their stability, and your ability to do it well. Not every i7-6850 will run at the same speeds, timings, or voltages. Similarly, not every Titan will perform the same way.
Guess it hinges on what you think is valuable. What temperatures do you expect at load? If you're using dual Titans, what purposes do they serve?
For a 1440P 144hz configuration, one Titan XP should suffice. As discussed earlier, whether it's justified depends on your goals. Even with built-in cooling, these components will perform well. If you custom cool them, expect better performance since temperatures can be controlled more effectively. For serious overclocking, they probably won't exceed airline speeds in terms of clock rates, but they'll maintain higher speeds if the setup remains optimal.
I believe this will work better than any other air cooler for preventing the cards from overheating each other. I have two 980TI's in SLI configuration, though they're not identical cards, but share the same cooler and TDP. I managed a 35% overclock.
I often wonder why people say they aim to 'push overclocks to their limits'.
The truth is, if someone wants to do this, they probably already understand what's required on both cooling and overclocking sides.
Also, overclocking depends a lot on the components you own, their stability, and your ability to do it well. Not every i7-6850 will run at the same speeds, timings, or voltages. Similarly, not every Titan will overclock in the same way.
I often wonder why people say they aim to 'push overclocks to their limits'. The truth is, if someone intends to do this, they probably already understand what's required on both cooling and overclocking sides. Overclocking depends a lot on luck—your components, their stability, and your skill. Not every i7-6850 will run at the same speeds, timings, or voltages. Similarly, not every Titan will overclock uniformly.
This is especially true when considering SLI. The OP is probably asking if running in SLI would significantly change the outcome. I don’t think so unless one card is extremely reliable. The key is placing the weaker overclocker in the bottom slot or the farthest from the CPU. This ensures the slower card’s overclocking headroom isn’t affected by being in the top position. My weaker card can run at 1468MHz when installed alone, and that’s also the speed both cards share when installed together.
They can operate without a water cooler, but ensure you use an ATX motherboard rather than a MATX, as micro ATX units will be too close together. Install them in slots that have one or two empty spaces between them. If you prefer a case with a side blowing fan, that would be ideal. For a window-style setup without a side fan, choose a case with two front intake fans.
You're asking about the necessity of having two Titans, so I'll explain it in a clear way.
i'm just trying to grasp the reason for needing two Titans. perhaps he's aiming to push everything to its limit, even the grass. but i share your view—it's really a huge waste of money on a single 1440p monitor.