New or buy from MM

[Modjo]

Dilemma! I want to crossfire my setup so....should I buy a 5850 1GB Toxic new for £90 or buy a 5850 2GB Toxic from MM for £80?

 

[Modjo]

Cheers guys. Was tempted by the 2GB model but you've tipped me the other way so I think I'll go for peace of mind and go for the new one with warranty. I mean, what's £10 eh? (It's actually £80 plus £7 p+p which is even better!)

 

[Modjo]

But couldn't he put the 2GB in the top slot? and benefit from 2GB?

No.

That's what I thought. I gathered that the 2GB's memory would be knocked down to the lower card's memory value anyway. I think as a single card, the 2GB would be a decent purchase but would be wasted in CF