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Yes you can

 

No, OP can't. The motherboard doesn't support SLI or Crossfire.

 

 

Lol i thought i could cuz it says i got 

2xPCIe-x16

 

 

Yeah, but the motherboard doesn't support SLI or Crossfire.

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Hello people, i currently have a gtx 970 and a 500watt+Bronze psu. and my question is, can i Sli two 970 on a 500w psu?

 

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Yes you can if you have the connectors but do you have the motherboard?

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Hello people, i currently have a gtx 970 and a 500watt+Bronze psu. and my question is, can i Sli two 970 on a 500w psu?

 

Thanks!  ;)

All depends on your mobo, you should be able to tho

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My mobo is asus z97-p

Your motherboard does not support SLI

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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Your motherboard does not support SLI

Joykill, but yeah, the mobo doesnt support it. Maybe look into the Z97-A or look into tweaking the drivers to allow it.

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Your motherboard does not support SLI

well then case closed lol thanks man

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Yes you can

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Lol i thought i could cuz it says i got 

2xPCIe-x16

 

So let me get this straight, Can i run two 970s on a 500w psu with my mobo?

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http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/geforce-gtx-970-sli-review,4.html

 

 

 

  1. System Wattage with GPU in FULL Stress = 439 Watts

 

I would highly advise against it for a few reasons:

 

1. A 500w PSU is not putting out 500w under load to your components. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/80_Plus

 

2. When you push the physical limit of a PSU, that's when the components of the PSU struggle long term.

 

3. Over time ALL capacitors wear out and transfer energy less efficiently, meaning what was once effectively capable of 420 watts eventually puts out 400 and 380, etc... In a couple years your PSU will render your system unusable most likely.

 

Please reconsider. You are potentially in danger of permanently damaging components in your build and in your PSU by doing this.

 

Given the minimum standard of 80 watt plus and the watt test above for dual 970s, I doubt you would have sufficient power under full load to handle it already. sure the example I gave was an i7 extreme, but it's not THAT much higher in consumption. It's never a good idea to push your PSU to it's limit, it's always good to have about 100W of breathing room past what you expect to use or so.

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Yes you can

 

No, OP can't. The motherboard doesn't support SLI or Crossfire.

 

 

Lol i thought i could cuz it says i got 

2xPCIe-x16

 

 

Yeah, but the motherboard doesn't support SLI or Crossfire.

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Can i run two 970s on a 500w psu with my mobo?

No

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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Lol i thought i could cuz it says i got 

2xPCIe-x16

 

So let me get this straight, Can i run two 970s on a 500w psu with my mobo?

I'd be reluctant with the PSU alone, my GTX 650ti OC 2GB and GTX 970 G1 Gaming barely runs off a 650w PSU, and the 650 is rated for a 400-450W PSU alone, with the GTX 970 rated for a 500W+.

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No, OP can't. The motherboard doesn't support SLI or Crossfire.

 

 

Yeah, but the motherboard doesn't support SLI or Crossfire.

Yes it can...

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Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GB
Storage: Western Digital Blue 500GB
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Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB G1
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Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W

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Yes it can...

 

It doesn't. Sorry.

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You can put a GPU in a 2.0 slot

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Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GB
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Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB G1
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Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W

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You can put a GPU in a 2x slot

Need at least 8x for SLI

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Need at least 8x for SLI

2.0 is 16x

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CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz
CPU Cooler: Corsair H50
Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GB
Storage: Western Digital Blue 500GB
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB G1
Case: Fractal Design Define S
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W

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 Mark your problem as solved if answered and like all helpful information.

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Don't criticize people for asking "stupid question".

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2.0 is 16x

You originally said 2x and edited it. 

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You originally said 2x and edited it. 

Shhhhh  :ph34r:

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CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz
CPU Cooler: Corsair H50
Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GB
Storage: Western Digital Blue 500GB
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB G1
Case: Fractal Design Define S
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W

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 Please FOLLOW YOUR OWN THREADS!

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Don't criticize people for asking "stupid question".

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