my motherboard (x79 deluxe) is too small to accomodate my cards atm (770, titan x, 980 ti), one of them is always sandwiched in between the two others and over heats at 100 degrees, making octane stop the render...

i want to get the splitter, open up my case and split everything on this thing ...

Hey I finally got to do some initial tests.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/YMRJTk9I8GGDCBtnTh9hW_VbOK5txZHBW_wu-PPgQ_A=w2264-h1273-no

Got my 780, 780ti and an old nonpowered ATX? video card working (using for display) all together nicely.

The temperature doesn't go over 60-63.. which is good ...

I'll let you know after I try them. I"m still in the middle of getting my parts together.. From what I heard from tutor, they do work with the splitters. I want to use two of them to connect 3 or 4 on each splitter. I'm sure someone who's done it can tell you more from their actual experience ...

I found a new frame for my open rig (6 gpu acrylic frame) today and assembled it just few minutes ago (took me 2 hours!). Now I'm ready to start building it. : )

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/LrqdMyR_oGvSNYyNnQU0nBCkGAGFqdfyg8HrM3-1wLs=w2162-h1216-no

The spacing between the cards will be ...

Thanks for your reply Smicha.

I think 2 x w2000 will be over my budget.. So I've decided to go with 6 gpu rig instead (and then later on build me another 6 gpu rig)
in which case I could use 2 x 1200w.

I've looked into the 11pcie slot board you mentioned. (they are 10 x 2.0 8x + 1 4x which is ...

Hello all.. this is my first time posting. I've been reading hundreds of posts and learning lot.. thank you all

I purchased Octane two weeks ago and I'm falling in love with it (so much faster than MR even with a single 780)
So, after doing a lot of research I've decied to build myself a 10gpu rig ...