Caddy Daddy Posted October 15, 2009 Posted October 15, 2009 Hey guys, does anyone know when the 5870x2 cards come out. ready to finish my new build and tired of waiting on nvidia. had nvidia in my last machine but would like to try ati and from what i have read on the 5870 its king of the crop right now but if the 5870x2 will be out soon will wait to get two of them. or do you guys have any other suggestions. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted October 15, 2009 Posted October 15, 2009 (edited) My suggestion would be to not buy two 5900s. QuadFire isn't exactly a good investment (even if it does show nice scaling for some things). It's usually slower than a simple dual-GPU setup because of the additional overhead. I can't help you on when the 5900s will be out though. Edited October 15, 2009 by Waco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baulten Posted October 15, 2009 Posted October 15, 2009 It sounds like NDA lifts on October 23rd, so that should be launch day. No promises. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
00stevo Posted October 15, 2009 Posted October 15, 2009 If u have that much money to splash why not get 2 5870's and crossfire them? And what would you plan to do with a quad 5870 set up anyway? Give nasa a kick start on their next mars mission? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted October 15, 2009 Posted October 15, 2009 If u have that much money to splash why not get 2 5870's and crossfire them? And what would you plan to do with a quad 5870 set up anyway? Give nasa a kick start on their next mars mission? A single card is more efficient and cheaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
00stevo Posted October 15, 2009 Posted October 15, 2009 A single card is more efficient and cheaper. I know that i was being sarcastic(my hand ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
00stevo Posted October 15, 2009 Posted October 15, 2009 I guess im feeling a bit low atm,please excuse my noobish manner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddy Daddy Posted October 15, 2009 Posted October 15, 2009 no problem 00stevo. well what do you guys think of tri fire setup with the 5870 cards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baulten Posted October 15, 2009 Posted October 15, 2009 At this point, the only reason to go beyond 2 cards is bragging rights. Hell, 1 card can play anything maxed out right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddy Daddy Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 ok with that being said who do yall think is the best company to get the 5870 from in terms or support and warranty. was going with sapphire but there are post saying there support sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krieg1337 Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 ok with that being said who do yall think is the best company to get the 5870 from in terms or support and warranty. was going with sapphire but there are post saying there support sucks. XFX. Double Life Time warranty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddy Daddy Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 thanks guys for the help. will be ordering 2 5870 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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