can this ASRock mobo (M3A770DE) handle 3x6870s?

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can this mobo handle 3x Radeon 6870s? ASRock AM3 processors AMD 770-140W (M3A770DE)
http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=M3A770DE

I know there are 2 PCI-e slots with enough distance between them so 2 is definitely OK.
For the 3rd PCI-x 1x slot I need a PCI Express X1 to X16 Adapter.
However looking at the picture of the mobo i'm wondering is there enough room to fit the 3rd card?

if not then i guess that means I need a PCI -> PCI-Express adapter and plug the 3rd card into that?

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[xane]

No, there's not enough room. Usually there never is when using a x1 slot. You'll need to place the card somewhere randomly in the case...

If you don't already own this board, I would strongly suggest getting this one instead. Much less fuss.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157207&nm_mc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel&cm_mmc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel-_-Content-_-text-_-

[klayus]

i had this MB and changed it in a week! i was running 2x 5870 and there were 4 mm left between the cards, the top one going to 100C without OC-ing. i strongly recomand against it!!!
get one with more space. i changed it with a MSI 870A-g54 20 dollars more expensive but my top card now stays at 70C the bottom one dosent go above 65.

best of luck


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i had this MB and changed it in a week! i was running 2x 5870 and there were 4 mm left between the cards, the top one going to 100C without OC-ing. i strongly recomand against it!!!
get one with more space. i changed it with a MSI 870A-g54 20 dollars more expensive but my top card now stays at 70C the bottom one dosent go above 65.

best of luck


If I helped you consider donating:
1PPhosDeRbacBZY4nKNnMUZp9mLnHAa9Uv

that mobo is $35 more at amazon. but anyway thanks for the info. i alrdy ordered the ASRock though.

[gogusrl]

I'm using the Asrock with 3 cards without any problems.
here's a pic : https://i.imgur.com/JDvYu.jpg