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Amit Moryossef
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Hey guys!

So I have a computer with the computer hardware that is below, and I wanna know what do I need to do for SLI?

I know i have to change the mother board, but besides that?

Also, for every item you say I need to replace, can you please suggest a good one for the task?

 

Power Supply:

Seasonic 750W 80+ MOD M12II-750

CPU:

Intel core I5 4690

Mother board:

Gigabyte GA-H97-HD3

Graphics:

Gigabyte GTX 970

 

And do you think that SLIing with a used card is good?

 

And finally, this gonna sound dumb, but W/E.

Can I SLI these:

GTX 970 + GTX 980

or only Manufacture1 GTX 970 + Manufacture2 GTX 970

or only Manufacture1 GTX 970 + Manufacture1 GTX 970

 

Thanks in advance,

Amit

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No. You can only SLI two of the same cards. So, 2 970s

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Hey guys!

So I have a computer with the computer hardware that is below, and I wanna know what do I need to do for SLI?

I know i have to change the mother board, but besides that?

Also, for every item you say I need to replace, can you please suggest a good one for the task?

Power Supply:

Seasonic 750W 80+ MOD M12II-750

CPU:

Intel core I5 4690

Mother board:

Gigabyte GA-H97-HD3

Graphics:

Gigabyte GTX 970

And do you think that SLIing with a used card is good?

And finally, this gonna sound dumb, but W/E.

Can I SLI these:

GTX 970 + GTX 980

or only Manufacture1 GTX 970 + Manufacture2 GTX 970

or only Manufacture1 GTX 970 + Manufacture1 GTX 970

Thanks in advance,

Amit

Can only sli the same cards. Different manufacturers is fine.

You're ready to buy another 970.

 

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pretty sure nvidia only allows you to SLI the same GPU (GTX970 -- GTX970 only) but you can mix & match between manufacturers, the higher clocked GPU will simply downclock to the speed of the lower clocked one, making them "identical".

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Can only SLI 2 of the same GPU with the same amount of VRAM. So it has to be 2 GTX 970s, and they both need to be 4GB (in the event that someone released an 8GB model which I don't believe has happened, you wouldn't be able to SLI it with a 4GB version), but they can be from two dif manufacturers like Asus + MSI.

 

You'll also need to buy an SLI bridge if the new motherboard doesn't come with one.

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You can SLI any 970 with any 970, but not with a 980 or any other card.

check your motherboard to make sure it is SLI ready! It can probably xfire BUT make sure it can SLI! The requirements are different!

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that motherboard does not support SLI

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You can SLI any 970 with any 970, but not with a 980 or any other card.

check your motherboard to make sure it is SLI ready! It can probably xfire BUT make sure it can SLI! The requirements are different!

 

 

Can only SLI 2 of the same GPU with the same amount of VRAM. So it has to be 2 GTX 970s, and they both need to be 4GB (in the event that someone released an 8GB model which I don't believe has happened, you wouldn't be able to SLI it with a 4GB version), but they can be from two dif manufacturers like Asus + MSI.

 

You'll also need to buy an SLI bridge if the new motherboard doesn't come with one.

 

 

pretty sure nvidia only allows you to SLI the same GPU (GTX970 -- GTX970 only) but you can mix & match between manufacturers, the higher clocked GPU will simply downclock to the speed of the lower clocked one, making them "identical".

 

 

Can only sli the same cards. Different manufacturers is fine.

You're ready to buy another 970.

 

 

No. You can only SLI two of the same cards. So, 2 970s

 

 

You can only SLI the same GPU so 970 with 970, 980 with 980. 

Thanks guys, that was quick!

But the more important question is "does my hardware supports SLI?"

because some have said that I need a 1000W PSU...

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Thanks guys, that was quick!

But the more important question is "does my hardware supports SLI?"

because some have said that I need a 1000W PSU...

i have one 970, and an i7, and the fan of my 750W PSU doesnt even turn on...

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Thanks guys, that was quick!

But the more important question is "does my hardware supports SLI?"

because some have said that I need a 1000W PSU...

You're fine. 1000w would be overkill. 750 is enough for both cards and over clocking.

 

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that motherboard does not support SLI

Wow good job for not fully reading the post

 

 

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Wow good job for not fully reading the post

LOL

 

 

Thanks alot guys! I have some things to consider now.

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LOL

Thanks alot guys! I have some things to consider now.

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Whatever. Just come to us for help in the future. We will take care of you speedy-quick.

 

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Hey guys!

So I have a computer with the computer hardware that is below, and I wanna know what do I need to do for SLI?

I know i have to change the mother board, but besides that?

Also, for every item you say I need to replace, can you please suggest a good one for the task?

 

Power Supply:

Seasonic 750W 80+ MOD M12II-750

CPU:

Intel core I5 4690

Mother board:

Gigabyte GA-H97-HD3

Graphics:

Gigabyte GTX 970

 

And do you think that SLIing with a used card is good?

 

And finally, this gonna sound dumb, but W/E.

Can I SLI these:

GTX 970 + GTX 980

or only Manufacture1 GTX 970 + Manufacture2 GTX 970

or only Manufacture1 GTX 970 + Manufacture1 GTX 970

 

Thanks in advance,

Amit

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