4850x2?

[mr_choung]

i want to get some since they are ubber cheap sub 200. is there any bench marks on them? any recommendations on getting coolers or can i adjust TWO card's fan speed on ati catylst? thanks

 

[Computer_Freak]

i want to get some since they are ubber cheap sub 200. is there any bench marks on them? any recommendations on getting coolers or can i adjust TWO card's fan speed on ati catylst? thanks

do you mean the ATI 4850X2 or 2x4850s

The X2 is not out

The 4850 is good, especially in CF. Depends on what type of coolers. I like dual slot, that vents the heat out of the case. but any good cooler will work wonders.

The new drivers will fix a small portion of the temp problem, as the current drivers dont utilyse ATI power management on the card.

But bumping the fan speeds does help (just make sure its a small increment, like from 23% to 30/35% as if its too much, its too much wear on the fan)

 

[mr_choung]

sorry, 2x 4850. well i was planning to get zalman coolers on them since they have been working great on my 3850 which idles at 35-40 degrees. anywho, does any1 have any bench marks? brand matter? thanks all

 

[Computer_Freak]

sorry, 2x 4850. well i was planning to get zalman coolers on them since they have been working great on my 3850 which idles at 35-40 degrees. anywho, does any1 have any bench marks? brand matter? thanks all

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=31&threadid=2200738

every benchmark for the 4870 and the 4850