Crossfire ATI 5970 with 5870

[Wiredsoul]

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?:sarc:

 

[BugMeister]

you're good to go:
http://sites.amd.com/PublishingImag...iagrams/HighResolutionJPEG/CF_combo_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/ATI-Crossfire-Bridge-Interconnect_348.html

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

 

[smarteyeball]

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

If you already have both cards - try it out