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Upgrading from gtx660 to 770sli - cooling and spu

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  • Intel i7
  • Fractal Design
  • Asus
  • Cooling
  • SLI
  • Graphics
  • Gtx
  • Cases
  • Graphics Cards
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December 27, 2013 4:27:01 AM

Hello there, I would like to upgrade my graphic card.

My current setup:
Asus Z87-A
i7-4770k
Asus gtx 660
Semi-passive 550W spu
Fractal design define r4 case


My current setup is very silent and I would like to keep it that way. Im using classic air cooling, having stock case fan in the front and in the back of case, stock cpu cooler.

So here come my questions:

Which spu would you reccommend to run 2 gtx 770s? I understand 2 cards require more power but I wouldnt like to overkill it.
With increased heat from 2 cards, do I have to upgrade my current cooling setup? Excuse me, Im no expert at this, Im talking about adding one more front-fan or getting non-stock cpu cooler (if heat from 2 cards affects it in any way).


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a b U Graphics card
December 27, 2013 4:29:15 AM

The evga gtx 770 runs super quite with the acx coolers
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December 27, 2013 7:30:23 AM

What about power consumption and increased heat?
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a b U Graphics card
December 27, 2013 7:32:43 AM

well the power consumption is 250w each so maybe a gold certified 850w psu is recommended and the increased heat should almost not be noticeable with the acx coolers
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