Crossfire question...

Tyrael · Nov 9, 2010, 10:11 PM

I have two Ati 5870 (1GB) and do I need to use 2 CrossfireX cable, or just a single?
I am using HDMI monitor over here - 1080i resolution...

Cheers!

erocker · Nov 9, 2010, 10:11 PM

Use two if you have them.

Tyrael · Nov 9, 2010, 10:14 PM

Oh... ok...

I will do this tomorrow and throw out my ATi 5770 (1GB) for replacement. The older version... I can pass it over to my dad. He said he needs a newer card. So... yeah... problem solve for me and him.

Simple...

Tyrael · Nov 9, 2010, 10:14 PM

No more crossfire 5870 with 5770... peace at last...

alexsubri · Nov 9, 2010, 11:23 PM

Enjoy the 5870's, they are very nice cards

Nov 9, 2010, 10:11 PM	#1
Tyrael Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 242 (0.12/day) Thanks: 14 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts System Specs	Crossfire question... I have two Ati 5870 (1GB) and do I need to use 2 CrossfireX cable, or just a single? I am using HDMI monitor over here - 1080i resolution... Cheers!

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System Name:	Antec FireX 2
Processor:	Intel® Core™i7 Processor i7-860 @ 2.86GHz - 8MB Cache - SKT -1156
Motherboard:	ASUS® P7P55D Edition
Cooling:	Antec Kuhler Box - CPU
Memory:	6GB CORSAIR DUAL-DDR3 1333MHz
Video Card:	2 X Saphire ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 1GB
Hard Disk:	2 x WESTERN DIGITAL CAVIAR 500GB SATA2 -7200rpm + Hitachi Deskstar 500GB SATA2 -7200rpm
Optical Drive:	ASUS DVDE818AT DVD 18X SATA + Sony Optiarc AD-5240S SATA
CRT/LCD Model:	ASUS 22" HDMI Monitor + 37" Toshiba Regza
Case:	Antec 1200 Series
Sound Card:	ASUS XONAR DS PCI 7.1 (GX25 Audio Engine)
PSU:	Corsair 950W 12V Rail PSU + 120mm Fan
Software:	Microsoft Windows 7 Pro (64-Bit)

System Name:	Antec FireX 2
Processor:	Intel® Core™i7 Processor i7-860 @ 2.86GHz - 8MB Cache - SKT -1156
Motherboard:	ASUS® P7P55D Edition
Cooling:	Antec Kuhler Box - CPU
Memory:	6GB CORSAIR DUAL-DDR3 1333MHz
Video Card:	2 X Saphire ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 1GB
Hard Disk:	2 x WESTERN DIGITAL CAVIAR 500GB SATA2 -7200rpm + Hitachi Deskstar 500GB SATA2 -7200rpm
Optical Drive:	ASUS DVDE818AT DVD 18X SATA + Sony Optiarc AD-5240S SATA
CRT/LCD Model:	ASUS 22" HDMI Monitor + 37" Toshiba Regza
Case:	Antec 1200 Series
Sound Card:	ASUS XONAR DS PCI 7.1 (GX25 Audio Engine)
PSU:	Corsair 950W 12V Rail PSU + 120mm Fan
Software:	Microsoft Windows 7 Pro (64-Bit)

Nov 9, 2010, 10:11 PM	#2
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Nov 9, 2010, 10:14 PM	#3
Tyrael Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 242 (0.12/day) Thanks: 14 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts System Specs	Oh... ok... I will do this tomorrow and throw out my ATi 5770 (1GB) for replacement. The older version... I can pass it over to my dad. He said he needs a newer card. So... yeah... problem solve for me and him. Simple...

Nov 9, 2010, 11:23 PM	#5
alexsubri Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,250 (1.04/day) Thanks: 123 Thanked 200 Times in 130 Posts System Specs	Enjoy the 5870's, they are very nice cards __________________ Heatware

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Hard Disk:	Samsung 600 Gig HDD (Raid 0 @ 7,500)
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