Swapping 4870 for 4870 X2

[demon8991]

Is it possible for me to swap my 4870 for a 4870X2 without uninstalling anything?

Surely if they use the same drivers this shouldnt be an issue.

 

[FaceplantSi]

I did the same and it worked ok, but for some reason in CCC I had Catalyst AI turned off and so the X2 was only using one core. Once that was enabled everything worked fine.

 

[kylew]

They use the same driver, so there's no actual reason why it would need a re-installation of drivers.

 

[demon8991]

Wicked thanks guys.

 

[AMG]

shouldn't be any reason why.

 

[demon8991]

Is a 600w PSU enough for the 4870 X2 as my computer just switched itself off when i booted up crysis!

But it is fine around the desktop!

 

[arc@css]

Is it an old psu?

 

[demon8991]

No it's a Zalman 600w has the 8 pin and 6 pin! connectors plugged in.

 

[arc@css]

Would have thought it would be adequate. You don't appear to be running loads of drives re : your sig.

 

[demon8991]

Would have thought it would be adequate. You don't appear to be running loads of drives re : your sig.

Says he with the 1KW beast, lol!

 

[arc@css]

See what others say but you should be ok m8. If buying from new though I'd say at least 700w to be on the safe side but others here have used 600w with no problems.


Some parts are worth a little overkill Psu is one of the most important parts of your system.

 

[demon8991]

I didnt buy the X2 its on loan while my mate waits for a RMA.

Just been playing Fallout 3 with it no problems with some big old explosions! Seemed fine temps didnt go about 69 degrees with 35% fan.