Future proofed for FFXIV with new PC.. GTX 680x2 + pics and benchmark.

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Originally Posted by Leo_Hart

one question about the PSU installation, the Fan side not facing down but up? Is it better this way?

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It depends if the case allows it to be facing down, and there's enough clearance from the psu bottom vent and the floor.

If you're on carpet, it's just best to have it facing up to reduce dust intake.

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Originally Posted by Spectre

Go all out, Quad SLI some TITANS

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Originally Posted by Riv

There, fixed.

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O.o

Performance scaling gets kinda bad after 2 GPUs, from what I see.
Still would be nutz though.

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Originally Posted by Leo_Hart

one question about the PSU installation, the Fan side not facing down but up? Is it better this way?

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This PSU is bottom mounted.
The fan pointing upward, allows for the intake of cold air, to expel it out the back of the case.
If the PSU was top mounted, the intake would likely be on the bottom but still expel the air out the back.

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Originally Posted by Riv

And yes, SLI doesn't work in the benchmark. I got up to 8909 with my OC'd 670 though. I plan to buy another 670 before launch.

Man, I wish my case had the bottom mount PSU...but I can never justify buying a new case when I upgrade =/

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Yea I finally caved in and did it.. I just bit the bullet so to speak.
Didn't want to have such nice hardware in such a garbage can anymore..lol..
It's like having a nice piece of furniture or an eye sore.
Guess it's just worth it for the Aesthetics. :)

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Originally Posted by Riv

There, fixed.

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bah, you got me :)

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Originally Posted by Dhalmel

It depends if the case allows it to be facing down, and there's enough clearance from the psu bottom vent and the floor.

If you're on carpet, it's just best to have it facing up to reduce dust intake.

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I see because my casing instruction was tell me facing down, so i guess if facing up would be better cooling. Thanks for the details.

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Originally Posted by Riv

Man, I wish my case had the bottom mount PSU...but I can never justify buying a new case when I upgrade =/

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http://azzatek.com/csaz-1000-gallery.html

If you ever do upgrade, it's a good case, not too pricey. Also nice that you can bottom mount the PSU, and face the fan down. There are vents on the bottom to allow cool air intake for the PSU air, and they come with removable microfilters.

Pre-ordered the 900D =] the PSU air intake is from the side ;) no to mention you can dual PSU. I would say it's the best case upgrade (well it is...) as long as you have the space.

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Originally Posted by Leo_Hart

I see because my casing instruction was tell me facing down, so i guess if facing up would be better cooling. Thanks for the details.

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Yea I would recommend the air intake facing up on a bottom mounted PSU.
It helps take any warmer air out of the case, as an added bonus when you do that and should improve circulation.
I think your PSU manufacturer, was assuming your case would have a top mounted PSU.

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Originally Posted by Rockababy

Pre-ordered the 900D =] the PSU air intake is from the side ;) no to mention you can dual PSU. I would say it's the best case upgrade (well it is...) as long as you have the space.

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Nice, that should last you a very long time. :)

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Originally Posted by Solace

Yea I would recommend the air intake facing up on a bottom mounted PSU.
It helps take any warmer air out of the case, as an added bonus when you do that and should improve circulation.
I think your PSU manufacturer, was assuming your case would have a top mounted PSU.

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My casing is bottom mounted with clear instruction facing down. I just wonder what happen if anything small drop into ur PSU, just my silly thought.

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Originally Posted by Spectre

Go all out, SLI a pair of TITANS

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And spend less money on the entire rest of the computer. :p

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Originally Posted by Alhanelem

And spend less money on the entire rest of the computer. :p

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Can't put a price on 100% pure:

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