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Radion x1900xtx crossfire question
Name: Metthew Date: September 1, 2006 at 22:39:55 Pacific OS: xp pro CPU/Ram: Corsair XMS(6400) 2 EPP / Product: MSI K9A Platnum
Comment:
I recently bought a single x1900xtx card (saphire). I would like to get my crossfire setup. Can I just buy another x1900xtx or a x1900xt crossfire edition. Not quite sure what model I would need. ATI's x1900xt is corssfire ready, to my understanding the crossfire edition is a bit different than the other, Am I correct?
Name: jam Date: September 2, 2006 at 05:27:48 Pacific
Reply:
You have one of the top rated cards currently in production....adding a 2nd would just be a waste of money, especially considering your weak CPU.
Hopefully you have a kickass name brand PSU (Antec, Enermax, Fortron, Thermaltake, tec) of at least 500W. A decent unit should have cost you close to $100, possibly more.
As for the Crossfire setup, read your manual for both the board & card...if necessary, check the manufacturer's website for more info.
Name: Metthew Date: September 4, 2006 at 18:01:55 Pacific
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I have an MSI Gaming Edition 600w active pfc dual 12v rails and modular cable support. I'm pretty sure I have an efficient powersupply. Atleast I would asume so. I paid about 159 for it. Its actually a good power unit you can check it out at msi's website. It does say dual videocard support on the specs somewere.
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Response Number 3
Name: Metthew Date: September 4, 2006 at 18:04:19 Pacific
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Well if my Radionx1900xtx is one of the top preforming cards. wouldnt adding another one improve my AA? (SuperAA).
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