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That thing isn't doing anything but making that gpu 'compete' for air. Get rid of it and see what happens...
Not an expert or anything but going from my own long term plans with my current build.
I'd say remove that exhaust fan (is it really that effective?). That's the first time I've ever seen one (didn't know they even existed). Place the 2nd GPU there. Place an intake fan on the outside (not a slim one) of your case, if the HS is blocking it from the inside.
Wait...you have a Antec 900 case? Isn't slot over where your GPU is? You can't fit a fan on the inside to blow over the GPU? That's actually where I'd place the fan.
Also as AJ is asking, do you NEED this second GPU for something? Is the 7970 not doing the job on it's own? Your sig says you have a 7870, btw. Is that a typo? Also I think AJ was looking at my sig.
Correct a 7970 is not exactly your everyday GPU and should be able to handle most things!! And yes i must have been distracted and looked at the wrong Sig, but still we got the right Info in the end!!
AJ.
Also remember your case has a spot, inside, on the HD cage for a fan as well. A stronger fan there might be more effective (hence more economical for the benefits) than a fan on the side that doesn't do much. Just pointing it out.
I would suggest you sell the 7950 while the Bitmining craze is strong. You may be able to turn a profit off of the $300 you spent. Then I'd get a single 290 and a cheap Full Tower case like the Rosewill Thor.
He has a 7970 GPU.
Also don't recall him mentioning he had a 7950...ever.
Got a super deal before they sold out, my 7970 was 279 at new egg with 30$ mail in rebate, which I just used forbmy new case!At the price ranges he talked about I assumed a lower GB card.
Full tower isn't really necessary tbh. I'd look at the fractal arc Midi r2 IMO. Great tower plenty of options and not too expensive.
Try to buy a Fully Modular PSU it helps to keep the build looking clean and tidy, and they are much easier to work with! What wattage was you thinking about?
AJ.
Crossfire is for sure coming within the next year! Gonna get a good PSU before that.Anthony it all depends if you decide to Xfire or Sli any cards in the near future as to what size and quality PSU you would want. But as i say its your own choice!!
Now I see how your HS was interfering with the side panel fan on the antec. I couldn't tell from the original pics you posted.
Sweet case. A bit wide, but sweet nevertheless.
Are those your HDDs on the bottom of the case?