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Old July 26, 2008, 05:56 PM
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Default Gigabyte Poseidon 310 Case + Two ATI 4870's Graphics

Hi all, as the title says, does anyone know if having 2 graphics cards is possible when you have:

case (Gigabyte Poseidon 310)
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the 3d Galaxy II Watercooling set?
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Asus P5Q Deluxe Motherboard (not sure if that really matters, but it may help)

If not, what would you suggest for a decent LAN-able case? (I know it's not the best idea to take watercooling to LANs, but we mostly have small LAN's where its safe from bumping, etc) Cooling efficiency + weight are my biggest factors.

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Old July 27, 2008, 05:24 AM
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I don't have personal experience with the kit, but the 3D Galaxy II is a single rad setup. Definitely inadequate for a pair of 4870's. If you're were satisfied with mediocre cooling (by watercooling standards), or a fairly high powered fan, a double rad MIGHT handle things alright.
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Old July 27, 2008, 09:04 AM
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You're heading into trouble with that kit and the components you wish to cool. Those cards have a heat output of over 70C at load, which will be too much for that Galaxy kit.
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Old July 27, 2008, 02:22 PM
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Oh I'm sorry, I didn't mean COOL the cards...

I just mean FIT them. Like the place were the Water Storage goes is awefully close to the motherboard. I'm just wondering if I could even fit 2 4870's (without watercooling them) into that unit.
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