Dual Graphics card ATI Radeon HD 5670

recycled · 04-09-2012 3:53pm #1

Could I use a second ATI Radeon HD 5670 and connect together on the Gig MB
GA-X58A-UD3R or would you recommend purchasing another card ?.
My stats are low for a SD hd, 12 gig ram, i7 processor, Corsair 750- wondering on the card because the report suggested updating the card

ED E · 04-09-2012 7:43pm

You could do. You just have to match the cards exactly.

recycled · 04-09-2012 8:53pm

ED E wrote: »

You could do. You just have to match the cards exactly.

Thanks will do - will I get much of an improvement

ED E · 05-09-2012 9:29am

I'm not knowledgeable to know for sure, but generally 2xCard isnt 2x as powerful as a single card. Its also game dependant.

TBH, thats a very low spec card considering your rig. If you can match the current card super cheap maybe do it, otherwise I'd go for a new one. Do you have a budget?

recycled · 05-09-2012 8:11pm

I selected another card at the time, but it was out of stock & I picked this one. I was not looking for the latest and greatest I was looking for a reasonable performance but was disappointed. I'm not into games, but I find the refesh very slow. Thanks for reply

Overheal · 05-09-2012 9:50pm

ED E wrote: »

You could do. You just have to match the cards exactly.

Crossfire is pretty un-picky: technically they don't have to be the exact same, but near-cousins. In practice though, try to make it the same.

recycled · 10-09-2012 6:09pm

Overheal wrote: »

Crossfire is pretty un-picky: technically they don't have to be the exact same, but near-cousins. In practice though, try to make it the same.

Any recommendations around the €100 - €150 bracket would be appreciated. I have looked into tomshardware charts / recommendations & find I cannot choose, the more I look the more undecided I get.

Overheal · 11-09-2012 1:56am

if youre overwhelmed with choice do a 5670 that has matching core and memory clockspeeds to the one you already have

old_aussie · 11-09-2012 2:47am

Maybe just buy a Radeon HD 6850.

That card should run most games better that two HD 5670's in crossfire.

recycled · 11-09-2012 10:47am

Thanks Overheal,
Will look at this option thanks- not sure how to check these details, core etc

recycled · 11-09-2012 10:49am

Thanks old Aussie,
I will look at the matching first if possible - cost etc. Your option may the better value.

deceit · 11-09-2012 10:54am

recycled wrote: »

Thanks old Aussie,
I will look at the matching first if possible - cost etc. Your option may the better value.

If your sell your card and get a hd6850 it would be a much better option all round.

Dual Graphics card ATI Radeon HD 5670

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