Dual Hd 4870x2's Performance?

[kbohannon]

Would adding Two 4870x2 Sapphire graphics cards do anything more spectacular than running just one. Here's my (wanted) set up.

CPU-i7 940
Mobo-Gigabyte x58 extreme
memory-OCZ 6gb (3x2gb)triple channel
HDD-Western Digital VelociRaptor 300gb
PSU-ABS Tagan BZ800 OR depending on if using dual 4870x2's 1000 watt
Not sure on what case to use yet.

I would be using the computer for graphic design and gaming.
I would like insane graphics , using a 37inch 1080p monitor.
Thanks

 

[esa193]

unless you need to max out crysis with 90 fps
other wise you only need one to get 50-60 on ever other game on the market

 

[kbohannon]

would i need to adjust anything else on that set up or would 2 4870's run fine?

 

[rohan23]

You would just need the drivers for CrossFire and a bridge. You would get better results going for the GTX 295 setup.

 

[Atomic Rooster]

That would be a smoking setup. With the proper drivers, they should run nicely.

Here's a review for ya: Radeon HD 4870 X2 and Crossfire review

 

[kbohannon]

awesome, thanks

 

[MNI-SmellyCakes]

What size monitor will you be using?

 

[PokerDegenerate]

What size monitor will you be using?

he said a 37 in 1080p...

And @ OP where ever you work are they hiring cuz man that's gonna be an expensive rig and I could use the kind of income to build one like it too..

 

[MNI-SmellyCakes]

he said a 37 in 1080p...

Opps..

Well with that size monitor ....I'd go with 2 if you have the $$$$$

 

[worshipme]

1080p is only 1920x1200, not 2560x1600. I don't think it would be worth going with more than one.