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Old 11-18-2020, 01:32 AM
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Sounds like a plan.

The HDX card in slot 7 would be right by the main CPU. I’m just wondering if heat from the CPU might make it more likely the fan on the HDX card triggers. If the Mac is out of earshot then that wouldn’t be an issue of course.
Good point Marsdy. .
The unit will be in the machine room, so noise not a problem, but I guess the less work the fans have to do the better.
Maybe go HDX cards in 5 + 6 . ?
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Old 11-18-2020, 03:08 AM
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Good point Marsdy. .
The unit will be in the machine room, so noise not a problem, but I guess the less work the fans have to do the better.
Maybe go HDX cards in 5 + 6 . ?
I’ve had my HDX1 in both slot 5 and 6. It’s worked fine in both.
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Old 11-18-2020, 03:44 AM
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I’ve had my HDX1 in both slot 5 and 6. It’s worked fine in both.
Ok, I'll go with 5 + 6 for HDX 2
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