Prep for dual 970's

[TheMaximumNerd]

I'm considering buying another 970 for better performance in games. I just wanted to know if there is anything I should know before purchasing another 970. If you could explain the process of what i'm suppose to do, because I am almost clueless on what to do that would be great. If you could also tell me if my PC isn't strong enough that would also help. 

 

PC Specs

i5 4690k (stock cooler, my water cooler died sadly)

MSI z97s Krait SLI edition

16gb ram

1000w gold power supply

GTX 970 4gb

 

Thanks for the help in advance

 

[Aereldor]

That's a terrible idea. Sell your existing 970 for as much as you can and throw it towards a 1070 instead. Chances are that if you're considering buying another 970, you already have at least $250 to spend.

[AinsleyHarriot539]

All you need is an SLI bridge. Also the money you would spend on a second 970 is not worth it. I would recommend buying a new card for example a 1070 or 1060. Its newer and draws less power. Also saves you from buying a new GPU latter down the line. Also reduces the heat generated.

[rn8686]

Name of PSU? 1000W is easily enough, just want to check its reliable. Its generally better to buy the single most powerful graphics card you can afford rather than two less powerful ones as some games scale better than others. I would just buy a new 1070 and sell your old 970 if needed.  

[TheMaximumNerd]

Is running a 1070 pretty much the same as 2 970's?

[AinsleyHarriot539]

1 minute ago, TheMaximumNerd said:

Is running a 1070 pretty much the same as 2 970's?

Close to it i believe pending on what 970's you have and what 1070 you are looking at.

 

[TheMaximumNerd]

2 minutes ago, rn8686 said:

Name of PSU? 1000W is easily enough, just want to check its reliable. Its generally better to buy the single most powerful graphics card you can afford rather than two less powerful ones as some games scale better than others. I would just buy a new 1070 and sell your old 970 if needed.  

Its a EVGA 1000w GQ. If thats wrong I don't have the box with me so sorry.

[rn8686]

Just now, TheMaximumNerd said:

Its a EVGA 1000w GQ. If thats wrong I don't have the box with me so sorry.

That power supply is fine. 

[TheMaximumNerd]

Ok I think that probably better looking in to it. How much would you recommend selling my 970 for?

[johnny5c]

3 minutes ago, TheMaximumNerd said:

Ok I think that probably better looking in to it. How much would you recommend selling my 970 for?

See them all over Craigslist and forum classifieds for around $200 these days.

[TheMaximumNerd]

Thanks for all the help I really appreciate it.