T TheNerdal In Runtime Messages 150 Aug 15, 2011 #31 220racer said: Newegg.com - XFX HD-687A-ZDFC Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity thats the best you could get. Click to expand... You can get this card for cheaper, it's basically the same thing: Newegg.com - HIS H687F1G2M Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
220racer said: Newegg.com - XFX HD-687A-ZDFC Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity thats the best you could get. Click to expand... You can get this card for cheaper, it's basically the same thing: Newegg.com - HIS H687F1G2M Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
220racer In Runtime Messages 130 Aug 15, 2011 #32 I heard the XFX is cooler, therefore better for when he wants to crossfire it. I don't have crysis, however I am able to max out WOW with my setup.
I heard the XFX is cooler, therefore better for when he wants to crossfire it. I don't have crysis, however I am able to max out WOW with my setup.
T TheNerdal In Runtime Messages 150 Aug 15, 2011 #33 220racer said: I heard the XFX is cooler, therefore better for when he wants to crossfire it. I don't have crysis, however I am able to max out WOW with my setup. Click to expand... the HIS is warmer, but it runs just fine. It does play Crysis 2 on Max settings as well, along with anything else.
220racer said: I heard the XFX is cooler, therefore better for when he wants to crossfire it. I don't have crysis, however I am able to max out WOW with my setup. Click to expand... the HIS is warmer, but it runs just fine. It does play Crysis 2 on Max settings as well, along with anything else.
220racer In Runtime Messages 130 Aug 15, 2011 #34 But he wants to crossfire it later on... and if you put 2 of those right next to eachother, they could burn up.
But he wants to crossfire it later on... and if you put 2 of those right next to eachother, they could burn up.
T TheNerdal In Runtime Messages 150 Aug 15, 2011 #35 220racer said: But he wants to crossfire it later on... and if you put 2 of those right next to eachother, they could burn up. Click to expand... It'll be fine, the fan is at 35% when playing games.
220racer said: But he wants to crossfire it later on... and if you put 2 of those right next to eachother, they could burn up. Click to expand... It'll be fine, the fan is at 35% when playing games.
OP OP D doritos Baseband Member Messages 45 Aug 15, 2011 #36 I think I'll go with the dual fan version because I'll probably overclock it. will overclocking a GPU reduce it's life time greatly?
I think I'll go with the dual fan version because I'll probably overclock it. will overclocking a GPU reduce it's life time greatly?
220racer In Runtime Messages 130 Aug 15, 2011 #37 Not really, if you are clocking it so it still stays cool, then there will be almost no difference in lifetime at all.
Not really, if you are clocking it so it still stays cool, then there will be almost no difference in lifetime at all.
T TheNerdal In Runtime Messages 150 Aug 15, 2011 #39 I will warn you though, some games don't support Crossfire.