can these two cards be used for crossfire

RushFX · 22 Jul 2011 at 20:02

Hi i already have a xfx hd5770 can i crossfire it with http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-185-XF&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1515

its slightly different to my one since mines takes up 2slots things at the back

ps. mines dual slot im guessing

Surveyor · 22 Jul 2011 at 20:12

Yes you can.

Single slot or dual slot makes no difference.

I assume you have a Crossfire compatible motherboard?

RushFX · 22 Jul 2011 at 20:13

Surveyor said:
Yes you can.

Single slot or dual slot makes no difference.

I assume you have a Crossfire compatible motherboard?

yup just ordered today the asus p8z68

shadow_boxer · 22 Jul 2011 at 20:16

Don't forget you'd need at least a high quality 600W PSU.

RushFX · 22 Jul 2011 at 20:18

shadow_boxer said:
Don't forget you'd need at least a high quality 600W PSU.

i got a artic freezer 600watt psu ive had for like 2 years or more now , i do plan on getting a 750+ one soon though.

shadow_boxer · 22 Jul 2011 at 20:30

Might not be enough for Xfire 5770? According to this you need around 55 Amps on the 12V rail(s). Might be worth just double checking what you PSU can provide on it's 12V rails. I wouldn't want to risk my new hardware unnecessarily.

panyan · 22 Jul 2011 at 20:51

RushFX said:
its slightly different to my one since mines takes up 2slots things at the back

that doesnt matter, as long as the card is built on the same chip, then the cooler/heatsink make no difference

Moothead2 · 22 Jul 2011 at 20:57

I'm assuming you mean Arctic Power 600w? If so, that's only got 20A on the 12v rail. Get a new PSU before getting another 5770, something like the StealthXstreme 600w should be enough.

RushFX · 22 Jul 2011 at 21:01

Moothead2 said:
I'm assuming you mean Arctic Power 600w? If so, that's only got 20A on the 12v rail. Get a new PSU before getting another 5770, something like the StealthXstreme 600w should be enough.

yup thats the one

thanks for the heads up

Operation · 22 Jul 2011 at 23:42

Why on earth would someone question whether one card that supports crossfire can be crossfire with the same model of card that also supports crossfire?

panyan · 22 Jul 2011 at 23:48

Operation said:
Why on earth would someone question whether one card that supports crossfire can be crossfire with the same model of card that also supports crossfire?

i think there was a doubt about different models/manufacturers - it always pays to ask - dont mock someone asking for help

Operation · 23 Jul 2011 at 15:21

I wasn't really mocking, just genuinely a bit confused by it. Anyway, never mind.

chrisarm · 23 Jul 2011 at 16:25

Would you not be better off not getting the mobo and the 5770 and buying a 6950 instead, it's about the same price and would be way better. You could always sell the 5770 you have as well to make a bit money.