Crossfire bridge?

[Kribby2006]

Hey All,

Building a new rig this afternoon for my bro and amongst other things we got him a second 5850.

Looking through his original HIS 5850 box we could not find a xfire bridge, and now looking through the Saffire one that has just arrived there isnt one either?

Do I need one? I see the mobo has included one for SLI, please help

Cheers.

 

[Surveyor]

Yes you need one.

No you can't use the SLI connector.

They should come in the box with the graphics card (if it's a retail version).

Motherboards don't come supplied with Crossfire bridges.

You can still install both graphics cards, they just won't run in Crossfire, and then fit the bridge when you get one.

 

[Kribby2006]

lol panic over we found the crossfire bridge in the retaikl box.

I appreciate that I cant use the SLI one.

Thanks for your answer.

 

[gwobbles]

ah.. the excitement of building a new system with your brother xD i am soon to experience the same process lol, have fun

 

[Surveyor]

lol panic over we found the crossfire bridge in the retaikl box.

I hope your bro enjoys the Crossfire goodness.

I appreciate that I cant use the SLI one.

I thought I'd state the obvious as it's not unknown for some people to think they can.