4870x2 or GTX 295?

AlexRD said:

Ok, just one more quick question.
Can i make Crossfire with 4870x2 and a 4870
They are both the same right? but one is Factory Crossfired. I think.

yes.... it is possible to run a 4870x2 & a 4870 in ''TriFire'' (3-way CFX)

skunksmash said:

yes.... it is possible to run a 4870x2 & a 4870 in ''TriFire'' (3-way CFX)

if the comp treats the 4870x2 as two gfx and the single cored 4870
as the third then maybe yes, but its a bit of a gamble by me...

Geeez your avatar gives me da creeps!

EDIT: I take the idea of only QuadCFX back, it is possible to link two gfx(4870x2
and 4870x1 (but i dont thinks its possile for SLI too)

this might be worth a look.....

a GTX295 Review which is actually pitted against a 4870x2 + 4870 in ''Trifire''

AlexRD said:

If the money wouldn't be any trouble, which one would you pick?
And, the one im receiving is not in Trifire. Is only a single 4870x2.

personally i'd go with the GTX295, but i don't base that on performance....that's simply based on driver frequency (Nvidia release a lot more), these ''Top shelf'' cards by ATI or Nvidia are more susceptible to driver issues than lesser HD48xx's or GT200's

so i'd rather driver support be thick & fast, in case there's an issue..??

& ''performance wise'' its better than the x2 straight out of the box.





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But thats just me......

AlexRD said:

So basically, GTX for Driver Support and ATI for performance?
Why is it so hard to choose :P

I will play Games on Ultra High, DX 10 and on 1920x1080.
And i saw that the GTX is better at lower resolutions?

well in this current situation Nvidia is the clear choice in regards to drivers & performance....

but........the HD4890 is a smashing card, its out performing GTX285's in most cases..... so that's where ATI's raw power just comes in at an unbeatable low price & buries the competition...

but in your situation the GTX would be my choice....