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April 22, 2011, 12:13:40 AM
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How many PCI-e x16 slots can be used on the GIGABYTE GA-890FXA-UD5 mobo?

If I put a 5970 in each of the x16 slots and another in the x8 slot will it work or need some extra configuration???

 ... the manual seems to say 2 x16 cards or 3 x8 cards but not 3 x16 cards (1 down slotted to x8).

Down-slotting is possible but what happens when the 2 x16 address space is full and another x16 is placed in a x8 slot?
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April 22, 2011, 09:02:05 PM
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So far as I know, 5970s will work for hashing with x1 connections. I am attempting to set up an almost identical rig right now. Will post pictures soon.
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April 23, 2011, 08:44:55 AM
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You'll be able to use the x1 slot just fine for mining
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April 23, 2011, 09:14:12 AM
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Quote from: technopagan on April 23, 2011, 08:44:55 AM
You'll be able to use the x1 slot just fine for mining

Yeah, coming to that conclusion also ... gonna have to get one of those PCI-E x1 extension cables off you Wink

Do you have a maximum length cable available? (I think it is like 15" (37cm)).
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