just bought a 470, future upgrades

[Zairs]

I just bought an asus 470 gtx off the members market, and would like to go sli in the near future, but this is my first build and havent got to grips with everything yet.
when i buy another 470 does it have to be asus??
should i be looking at fitting an aftermarket cooler??
should i try overclocking it before sli or at all??

the rest of the set-up

asus p7p55d pro board
i5 750 (minimum)
Antec Trupower 2.0 550w PSU
4gb geil ram

i'll also be using a full hd projector instead of a monitor so will bu 92" screen

 

[RJC]

You will need a larger PSU.

 

[Zairs]

to run just this card or if i sli?
i know i need to if i sli

 

[Surveyor]

I just bought an asus 470 gtx off the members market, and would like to go sli in the near future, but this is my first build and havent got to grips with everything yet.
when i buy another 470 does it have to be asus??
No. But ideally the cards should match in speed as they run at the speed of the slowest card.

should i be looking at fitting an aftermarket cooler??
Not if you're happy with the temperatures/noise of the existing one.

should i try overclocking it before sli or at all??
That depends if you need the extra performance. Overclocking will increase temperatures and power consumption.

the rest of the set-up

asus p7p55d pro board
i5 750 (minimum)
Antec Trupower 2.0 550w PSU You won't be running SLI 470's with that PSU.
4gb geil ram

i'll also be using a full hd projector instead of a monitor so will bu 92" screen
Size isn't important. 1920x1080 is the same if it's on a 22" or 92" screen.

 

[RJC]

You will be fine for single, as you mention your aware so no worries

 

[Zairs]

got me worried there, maxed out the bank already this month

 

[Zairs]

what power would i need to run two, also could someone answer some of my questions

 

[Cleeecooo]

what power would i need to run two, also could someone answer some of my questions

750-850 to be safe.
Go for the best you can afford. Don't skimp on the PSU.

What questions? I thought surveyor answered them? Look at his red text

 

[Scougar]

Great buy by the way Get a VF3000 for it if you don't go SLI, will improve the cards noise, temps and overclocking ability

 

[Cleeecooo]

Great buy by the way Get a VF3000 for it if you don't go SLI, will improve the cards noise, temps and overclocking ability

Or liquid cool

 

[Zairs]

somehow completely missed that post
thanks people
dont think i'll be liquid cooling just yet as this is my first build and i'd prefer it without water damage

 

[Cleeecooo]

somehow completely missed that post
thanks people

Fail

 

[Zairs]

Great buy by the way Get a VF3000 for it if you don't go SLI, will improve the cards noise, temps and overclocking ability

not sure on the green, would clash with everything