Upgrading to 2x GTX 760. Worth it?

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Hello forum. I was hoping for some of your always helping advice!
First things first. This is my rig:

CPU: AMD FX-8350 @4,33Ghz (turbo boost-not overclocked)
MoBo: ASUS Sabertooth FX990 R2.0
RAM: 2x4GB G.Skill Ripjaws DDR3 @1600Mhz
PSU: OCZ Fatal1ty 750W 80+ Bronze
GPU: ASUS NVidia GTX 760 DCUII OC
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO series 250GB
HDD: WD Green 2TB
Sound: Creative Sound Blaster Z
Cooling: Corsair H80i + multiple case fans

I am pretty satisfied with my PC's performance so far but since I have about 200€ to spare, It kinda tickles me to give it an upgrade. I don't think I need more RAM for the time being, so I was thinking of installing a second GTX 760. According to many videos and reviews the 2xGTX 760 combo proves itself to be a strong one, besting many overpriced single "monster-GPU's". Would it be a good idea? Or maybe sell my current 760 and buy one stronger card (970 or R9 290) which would be more expensive and maybe not as better? Please take as many factors as possible under consideration (I don't want to buy one extra GPU only to prove my PSU insufficient for example) , I need the best solution from your point of view! Sorry for the long post, thanks A LOT for your time in advance!
 
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If money is an issue then keep the current setup until you have more money. Dual setups are going to get you much of an upgrade. Save up for the 970 or 980.
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I would say buy a stronger card. Reason being is because SLI setups seems to have problems. Sure it has great performance but a single card should be fine, unless you plan on doing 3D modeling or something else. I would go with a 970 or 980 (preferably 980). Dual setups are fine, but micro shuttering is one thing it tends to create and doesn't make a HUGE difference in gaming.
 
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This is pretty much the response I was waiting for but there is another factor.. Since as I said i don't have endless budget (around 200€) And no one can guarante that I will sell my current GTX-760, doesn't the 6-month used 760 I just found online for 170€ seem like the best value-for-money upgrade? I dont know about you guys but here in Greece, the cheapest 970 sells for 363€ (Gigabyte Windforce) God, I am hopelessly confused :p

By the way the 980 and the MARS (while the second being one of the sexiest GPUs I ' ve ever seen) seem unrealistic targets for me at the moment!

 
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If money is an issue then keep the current setup until you have more money. Dual setups are going to get you much of an upgrade. Save up for the 970 or 980.
 
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