HD4870X2 Vs. 2 Crossfired HD4870's

James^.^

James^.^

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Just wondering if the HD4870 X2 would be faster than two Crossfired HD4870's.
I was thinking that the HD4870 X2 would be faster because the GPU's are hardwired to each other ( if that makes sense ).
 
Two dedicated cards will probably outperform the X2, one purpose being that each card would have its own dedicated PCIe X16 slot. This is normally the case, but we should only wait and see if its the same with the 4870X2...
 
ThatGuy16 said:
Two dedicated cards will probably outperform the X2, one purpose being that each card would have its own dedicated PCIe X16 slot. This is normally the case, but we should only wait and see if its the same with the 4870X2...
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Wouldnt the 1 GB memory be better than the two 512 Mb at 1900 x 1200 resolutions and higher though?
 
Trust me, I've looked into this quite a bit, lol.

Two 4870's in CF on average perform a tad bit better except when it comes to the crazy high resolutions like 2650x1600 (or w/e that one is :P). The only reason I can't decide is because if the 4870 X2 arrives at $499, then it would be $60+ cheaper then two 4870's for only 1-3 FPS difference.

Also, with a dual-GPU single card (4870 X2), you have less heat, less power consumption, it plays better with non SLI/CF friendly games, only takes up one slot, and allows for quad CF later down the road.

I wish I knew what the price would be, because you can get two 4870's for $560, so if the 4870 X2 comes out at $499 then I would get the X2, however if it's at $599, dual 4870's here I come!
 
just so that yall know (and this is completely unimportant) when you search 2 hd4870 CF or hd4870x2 comes up with this page on the 4th link (wO0t)
 
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ZomfJ Guess who just made my day? Anyway, when is the predicted price drop gonna happen with all the graphics cards,( such as the hd3870 and hd4870 and of course the hd4870x2)?
 
James^.^ said:
Anyone know when the HD4870 comes out?
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are you being serious, or just tryna be funny.

Cause that is plain dumb

And personally Im gonna wait for 4850X2 (Apparently they are on the way)

This is Too Expensive and Chews too my power. And at a res smaller than 2000s its pointless.

The 4850x2 will be more justified in terms of price/performance.

I think, one 4870 is the way to go
 
computer_freak said:
and personally im gonna wait for 4850x2 (apparently they are on the way)

this is too expensive and chews too my power. And at a res smaller than 2000s its pointless.

The 4850x2 will be more justified in terms of price/performance.

I think, one 4870 is the way to go
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+1
 
[-0MEGA-];1046819 said:
Trust me, I've looked into this quite a bit, lol.

Two 4870's in CF on average perform a tad bit better except when it comes to the crazy high resolutions like 2650x1600 (or w/e that one is :P). The only reason I can't decide is because if the 4870 X2 arrives at $499, then it would be $60+ cheaper then two 4870's for only 1-3 FPS difference.

Also, with a dual-GPU single card (4870 X2), you have less heat, less power consumption, it plays better with non SLI/CF friendly games, only takes up one slot, and allows for quad CF later down the road.
I wish I knew what the price would be, because you can get two 4870's for $560, so if the 4870 X2 comes out at $499 then I would get the X2, however if it's at $599, dual 4870's here I come!
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Im in this situation right now and with what you just said about the heat factor you just sold me. I will be buying one tonight.
 
omega needs a girlfriend. OHH SHOOT! lol just kiddin bro.

just choose one lol both situations include 2 cards in one computer, its not like your games wont run.
 
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