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I want to sli my graphics card...what do I need to upgrade in order to support sli?

Here are my computer specifications.

OS: Windows 8.1 Pro
CPU: Intel i7 4790k @4.0 GHz
GPU: EVGA GTX 970 SC ACX 2.0 4096MB GDDR5
RAM: G.Skill RipjawsX Series 8GB 1600MHz DDR3
SSD: Samsung 256GB 850 PRO Series
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1 TB SATA 6 Gb/s 7200 RPM 64MB
Case: Corsair 200R Compact ATX
Mobo: MSI ATX Z97-G45 Gaming
PSU: Corsair CX Series 600W Bronze Plus
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper EVO 212


Please help

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Just your power supply.

A good 650w will be able to power 2 970's. So let us know your budget and currency for a new PSU and we can recommend one for you.
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Xiggy wrote Just your power supply.

A good 650w will be able to power 2 970's. So let us know your budget and currency for a new PSU and we can recommend one for you.


Thanks! I have a $125 budget. (USD)
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Gives you a bit more in case your rig needs it and for future upgrades.

Not to mention its cheaper than the 650W
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Xiggy wrote [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Gives you a bit more in case your rig needs it and for future upgrades.

Not to mention its cheaper than the 650W
Wow it is cheaper, thank you so much!
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Keep in mind that a case upgrade wouldn't go a miss in the coming future. The 200R isn't the best for cooling and SLI does tend to run hot when air supply is limited.

But it's nothing to worry about immediately.

750W G2 unit is probably your best option tho.
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Craig wrote Keep in mind that a case upgrade wouldn't go a miss in the coming future. The 200R isn't the best for cooling and SLI does tend to run hot when air supply is limited.

But it's nothing to worry about immediately.

750W G2 unit is probably your best option tho.
With that said, what would be a good case for cooling?
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Well, it really depends how much you want to spend.

Fractal Design cases usually have good airflow, but they are quite pricey.

But it all comes down to cost.
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Craig wrote Well, it really depends how much you want to spend.

Fractal Design cases usually have good airflow, but they are quite pricey.

But it all comes down to cost.
I say no more than another $125. I mean, I have no budget, but the less I spend the better.
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If you wanted to go to the higher end of your budget, I'd grab this.

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The Define series are renowned for simplistic styling with great features.

But any of the following will be perfect.

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