adding another x1800 gto??

[OnTheEdge]

Could some of you knowledgable folk explain the upgrade path to adding another card to my Powercolor x1800 gto in crossfire. I understand that you don't need a mastercard anymore so is it just a case of buying another gto or do you need an XT? Does it have to be the same brand?

Not looking to do this now but may in the future when the price is right

Thanks in advance

Mark

 

[vanandjuanunited]

Still need a master card as far as I know.

 

[BillTheButcher]

I understand that you don't need a mastercard anymore

Where did you hear this? I thought you still needed a master version.

 

[OnTheEdge]

Read it here

http://www.littlewhitedog.com/article4751.html

but there seems to be mixed opinion which is why I thought i'd try you guys

 

[LoadsaMoney]

I don't think you do need a master card on the GTO, its only the x1800 XL and up that need master cards.

 

[OnTheEdge]

Thanks all for the replies

Seems strange that the budget gto does not require a mastercard where as the more expensive do? Still a bit confused over all this(nothing new)

I'm very happy with the GTO, does every thing I need so far and I've already got my plumming mate coming round to see if he can open up the 4 other pipes

 

[Mikey1280]

I've already got my plumming mate coming round to see if he can open up the 4 other pipes

Roffles


it's plumbing btw

 

[TaKeN]

Just remember to tell your plumbing m8 to use his hands. Not his pipe wrench

 

[S_D]

I don't think you do need a master card on the GTO, its only the x1800 XL and up that need master cards.

Loadsa is on the money. Check here:

https://support.ati.com/ics/support/KBAnswer.asp?questionID=22098

It's been supported since Cat 6.4 Beta, so just chuck it in a RD580 board with Cat 6.5 and another GTO and enjoy. Only read one review so far and that was on a french site, but it seems reasonable enough. I'd look to do the same myself TBH...

 

[S_D]

Thanks all for the replies

Seems strange that the budget gto does not require a mastercard where as the more expensive do? Still a bit confused over all this(nothing new)

I'm very happy with the GTO, does every thing I need so far and I've already got my plumming mate coming round to see if he can open up the 4 other pipes

BTW, if it's a Powercolor you won't be able to unlock it, and even if you did you wouldn't then be able to use it in dongle-less crossfire, so just crank it up to the max in Overdrive and stick the second one in.

 

[LoadsaMoney]

Well blow me down, i was right about something.

 

[OnTheEdge]

Many thanks, everything I needed to know without me feeling a real plumb