graphics cards in R720???

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Hi, I currently came across a Power Edge R720 that I'm going to turn into a LimeTech UN-Raid gaming server. But the manual doesn't clarify very much besides it can support up to 4 graphics cards single slot (all the same). What I need to know is the max power draw aloud on the DELL riser cards or max power draw from the proprietary set up they do. I would like to use 3-4 Gtx 1050 Ti's. The cards have a power draw of around 80W maybe 90W with over clocking they don't need to use the six pin on the riser card. They only need PCIe slot power. To clarify I will be water cooling both cpu's and it will all be mounted in a custom case air flow and internal temps wont apply.

DELL-Chris H · Answer

SmokeyZee,

The slots will have a max wattage of 75watts. Now the other issue I see that I wanted to address is the use of the GPU. The R720 supports the use of GPUs for processing purposes, not to be used in place of the embedded graphics.

Some other GPU restrictions can be seen here;

Requires 2 CPUs
CPU must be 95W or less
Max of two double wide GPGPU (rule that they take up 2 slots)
Max of four single wide GPGPU
All GPUs must be same type / model
GPU requires redundant 1100W PSU and GPU enablement kit
Two double-wide GPU requires optional riser 3
Four single wide GPU cannot have optional riser 3
TBU not supported

Let me know if this helps.

OJW · Answer

Hi Chris,  What cards work with the R720? Is there a supported card list you can link to?

tapelibraryfixer · Answer

the 'GeForce GT710 use's a 8x PCIe slot

OJW · Answer

Thanks mate - But i was looking for a list of support video cards that dell suggest to use with the R720... I can't seem to find a list!

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