Pci-e riser (not for mining!)

[imasteriichiefi]

i have some overheating issues with my 3 way setup of gtx 770 ,i started a project of modifying a power mac g5 case i thinking of putting 9 expansion slots so i can 3 way sli with a slot in between i already bought a asus 3 way sli bridge flexible off ebay but know i need some pci-e riser i have my eye on these two \/ both the size is more than enough for my plans which  one should i pick , or recommend one yourself

 

( http://www.ebay.com/itm/SINTECH-PCI-e-express-16X-Riser-Extend-Card-15cm-high-speed-Foiled-Cable/321571814072?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140602152332%26meid%3D2c8404c8aa4e4934b81240c061270377%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D321362874331)

 

(http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sintech-PCI-e-express-16X-Riser-Extender-Card-5cm-high-speed-Flexible-Cable/221770562888?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D777000%26algo%3DABA.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131227121020%26meid%3Ddfd5b4f15d2b4ab6a21943bea88fc7c7%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D321571814072)

[Trevor87]

You want the one with the power lead.

[PokeCatz]

1 minute ago, Trevor87 said:

You want the one with the power lead.

Why where would the power lead go to?

[thekeemo]

1 minute ago, PokeCatz said:

Why where would the power lead go to?

Into the 12v from the slot

I dont think it matters that much

[W-L]

4 minutes ago, imasteriichiefi said:

-SNIP-

Both those look ok, the main thing is to ensure they are shielded risers, I usually recommend theses options:

http://mnpctech.com/case-mods-gaming-pc-liquid-modding-custom-computer-mnpctech-overclock-cooling-fan-grills/16x-cable-pci-e-riser-extension.html

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812183015&cm_re=Pci-e_riser_cable-_-12-183-015-_-Product

[PokeCatz]

I would get the second one.

[imasteriichiefi]

sorry forgot to mention i'm from portugal so the only there are only a few retailers/online site dat ships to portugal without a huge increase of price

[PokeCatz]

7 minutes ago, W-L said:

Both those look ok, the main thing is to ensure they are shielded risers, I usually recommend theses options:

http://mnpctech.com/case-mods-gaming-pc-liquid-modding-custom-computer-mnpctech-overclock-cooling-fan-grills/16x-cable-pci-e-riser-extension.html

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812183015&cm_re=Pci-e_riser_cable-_-12-183-015-_-Product

So is the second one he suggested. 

[Trevor87]

5 minutes ago, PokeCatz said:

Why where would the power lead go to?

It would go in to your power supply lead.   

[PokeCatz]

1 minute ago, Trevor87 said:

It would go in to your power supply lead.   

So a little bit of extra power on the 16x slot. Who cares. Most cards are powered of 6 pin and 8 pin now.