How to crossfire A8-3850?

Rasputin · Dec 26, 2012, 07:54 PM

Hello there!

I'm looking to improve my computers gaming capabilities so I can play more recent, graphics intensive games (Farcry 3 for example).

My APU only has 512mb for graphics processing, which I fear would be far from sufficient enough to play these new games on decent settings with an average FPS.

So my question is; how do I crossfire and what will crossfire with my specs?

Thanks!

Jstn7477 · Dec 26, 2012, 08:01 PM

You'll want to use an HD 6670 as that is the fastest graphics card you can hybrid crossfire with. Skipping crossfire and grabbing a 7770/7850 would be a lot better, though.

Rasputin · Dec 26, 2012, 08:19 PM

Thanks.

Something along these lines?

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/1gb-x...-dl-dvi-i-hdmi

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=GX-301-AS

drdeathx · Dec 26, 2012, 09:16 PM

You can use any graphics card you want the the platform. 6670 will crossfire but nothing above. JSTN recommended one of the best bang for the buck(7770) and either you listed will work. The 7770 will be 4 x better than crossfiring an 6670 too.

3870x2 · Dec 26, 2012, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drdeathx

You can use any graphics card you want the the platform. 6670 will crossfire but nothing above. JSTN recommended one of the best bang for the buck(7770) and either you listed will work. The 7770 will be 4 x better than crossfiring an 6670 too.

Probably not quite 4x, but they are right, you are better off getting a 7770 ($100-120 I believe)

drdeathx · Dec 26, 2012, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3870x2

Probably not quite 4x, but they are right, you are better off getting a 7770 ($100-120 I believe)

Some games yes 4 x LOL, maybe I exaggerated? 2 x in some games....... Hahahaha

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