SLI Configuration

[Synthetic-Pulse]

I am going to get two gtx 970s and run them in SLI. Will it be better to have two blower style fans or a blower on the top card and a dual fan on the bottom card?

[C0LL0SS0S]

blower, ASUS made some cards that are designed for SLI, or use the normal cooler for its looks

[Lays]

Depends on your PCI-E lane spacing.

 

 

If you can have 1-2 lanes in between for more airflow, then getting "open air" cards will be better for temps and overclocking in my experience.

 

But if they're going to be sandwiched together, get blower style.

[Ganz]

Typically blower style is 'better' for SLI as it blows all the hot air right out the back of the case.  However if you have decent airflow in your case having a non reference type cooler won't matter too much (maybe a few degrees).  

[Ostwind]

As lays said, if they are going to me right up against one another a blower card would be better. If there is at least a single slot between them then an aftermarket cooler would be a better choice.

[Synthetic-Pulse]

So a blower on the top card and a dual fan on the bottom card wouldn't be the best set up? I know the top cards get really warm even with a space in between.

[Synthetic-Pulse]

So a blower on the top card and a dual fan on the bottom card wouldn't be the best set up? I know the top cards get really warm even with a space in between.