Crossfire ATI 5970 with 5870


  1. Wiredsoul
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    Crossfire ATI 5970 with 5870


    Well, my question is simple, I know that it is possible to have them cross fire, but are there any actual benefits, or great increase to performance or should I just sell the 5870?
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  3. BugMeister
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    you're good to go:
    http://sites.amd.com/PublishingImage...ombo_chart.jpg

    - and yes, you will see a big improvement..
    - imagine a marathon runner wearing ballet shoes, skipping for 26 miles..
    - and still winning the race by a mile..!!

    - you have enough power in that PSU, you'll just need a bridge connector..
    http://www.overclock.co.uk/product/A...nnect_348.html

    PS: don't forget to download the ATI crossfire profiles, they're brilliant..!!
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  4. smarteyeball
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    BugMeister said:

    - and yes, you will see a big improvement..
    :
    ...On titles that scale well.

    If you already have both cards - try it out
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