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Old November 23, 2009, 07:27 PM
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Default 4890 vs 4870X2 Crossfire?
What would be better to crossfire the 4890 or the 4870 x2 with my already owned 4870?
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Old November 23, 2009, 08:22 PM
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I'd take the X2 route unless you can OC the 4870 to 4890 speeds. CF seems to have better minimum FPS than Tri-fire. I believe it scales better. But then that is old info. Newer drivers may have changed that scenario.
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Old November 23, 2009, 08:29 PM
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Haha so m back at square uno.
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Old November 23, 2009, 08:34 PM
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the 4870X2 Tri-Fired with your 4870 will be much faster than a 4890 Cross-Fired with a 4870.
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Old November 23, 2009, 09:11 PM
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Thanks Chilly.
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It's funny you should mention this as I was searching for some answers to a similar question when you asked. Here is a review I stumbled upon but I think the CF support has improved since this was done. But I thought you might like to view it anyway. Link.
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Thanks for the link!
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