SLI or Crossfire - Page 4

veedubfreak · 07-10-2008, 10:23 AM

the x2 is supposed to be 499.

insane84722 · 07-10-2008, 10:35 AM

Thanks. How does (2)4870's compare to a single x2 and (2) x2's?

vernong1992 · 07-10-2008, 10:38 AM

For Crossfire, I recommend one 4870X2 with one HD 4870

Heres why:

Two HD 4870's are good performance, but this is the first true Dual-Core GPU
Two HD 4870 X2's probably perform really crap anyways (as do most Quad-SLi, Quad-Crossfire)

insane84722 · 07-10-2008, 12:19 PM

What programs and test should I run on a new build to test how stable it is, etc.. and for how long should I run each? What order should I run each in, if it matters? I've already run memtest.

insane84722 · 07-11-2008, 08:59 AM

Anyone have a list of programs I can use?

On a side note, does anyone have a newegg preferred account? Is it worth trying for it? I could pay everything off now but would prefer to do it over a few months if possible.

veedubfreak · 07-11-2008, 09:56 AM

I have a preferred account. Its great, you get free rush processing with it, and same as cash on different amounts. I just spent 1005 bucks there on new gear and dont have to pay it until next july

insane84722 · 07-13-2008, 07:59 AM

I have my computer built, i'll get some pics once my 4870 arrives. Until then, what programs do I need to run to test that everything is good? I've already run memtest, the memory at least is good.

veedubfreak · 07-14-2008, 06:55 PM

3dmark06. If you can complete that without a hitch you're pretty stable. After that, try out orthos and prime95 for overclocking stability.

Apokalipse · 07-15-2008, 03:10 AM

dual 9800 GX2's don't scale well at all. And it remains to be seen how well 2 x 4870 X2's will perform compared to a single 4870 X2.....

So far, two GPU's is far better in terms of value.

07-10-2008, 10:23 AM	#31 (permalink)
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07-10-2008, 10:35 AM	#32 (permalink)
insane84722 Junior Techie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 69	Re: SLI or Crossfire Thanks. How does (2)4870's compare to a single x2 and (2) x2's?

07-10-2008, 10:38 AM	#33 (permalink)
vernong1992 Kudos/Post Count Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 16,456	Re: SLI or Crossfire For Crossfire, I recommend one 4870X2 with one HD 4870 Heres why: Two HD 4870's are good performance, but this is the first true Dual-Core GPU Two HD 4870 X2's probably perform really crap anyways (as do most Quad-SLi, Quad-Crossfire) __________________ I do not accept support requests or deleted threads/complains about Infractions you've recieved by PM, Profile or IM/Email. Last edited by vernong1992; 07-13-2008 at 01:23 PM.

07-10-2008, 12:19 PM	#34 (permalink)
insane84722 Junior Techie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 69	Re: SLI or Crossfire What programs and test should I run on a new build to test how stable it is, etc.. and for how long should I run each? What order should I run each in, if it matters? I've already run memtest.

07-11-2008, 08:59 AM	#35 (permalink)
insane84722 Junior Techie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 69	Re: SLI or Crossfire Anyone have a list of programs I can use? On a side note, does anyone have a newegg preferred account? Is it worth trying for it? I could pay everything off now but would prefer to do it over a few months if possible. Last edited by insane84722; 07-11-2008 at 09:19 AM.

07-11-2008, 09:56 AM	#36 (permalink)
veedubfreak Official DFI Bricker Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,093	Re: SLI or Crossfire I have a preferred account. Its great, you get free rush processing with it, and same as cash on different amounts. I just spent 1005 bucks there on new gear and dont have to pay it until next july __________________ EVGA 750i FTW Q6600@3.6gz 1.4v (1.2VID) EVGA GTX260 SLI 2x2gb OCZ Reaper DDR2-800 @4-4-4-12 Corsair 750TX MountainMods Ufo Horizontal 2x Swiftech 320 2x Swiftech 655 2x MM 3bay res 2x XSPC FC Blocks Swiftech GTZ Have you heard? http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f6/hav...-heard-187280/

07-13-2008, 07:59 AM	#37 (permalink)
insane84722 Junior Techie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 69	Re: SLI or Crossfire I have my computer built, i'll get some pics once my 4870 arrives. Until then, what programs do I need to run to test that everything is good? I've already run memtest, the memory at least is good.

07-14-2008, 06:55 PM	#38 (permalink)
veedubfreak Official DFI Bricker Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,093	Re: SLI or Crossfire 3dmark06. If you can complete that without a hitch you're pretty stable. After that, try out orthos and prime95 for overclocking stability. __________________ EVGA 750i FTW Q6600@3.6gz 1.4v (1.2VID) EVGA GTX260 SLI 2x2gb OCZ Reaper DDR2-800 @4-4-4-12 Corsair 750TX MountainMods Ufo Horizontal 2x Swiftech 320 2x Swiftech 655 2x MM 3bay res 2x XSPC FC Blocks Swiftech GTZ Have you heard? http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f6/hav...-heard-187280/

07-15-2008, 03:10 AM	#39 (permalink)
Apokalipse Multicellular Eukaryote Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 12,879	Re: SLI or Crossfire dual 9800 GX2's don't scale well at all. And it remains to be seen how well 2 x 4870 X2's will perform compared to a single 4870 X2..... So far, two GPU's is far better in terms of value. __________________ 1 + 1 = 3 if you define 3 as a result of 1 + 1

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