2 x 4870x2 in crossfire

[tommyxv]

Is there any reviews/test on TWO 4870x2 card in crossfire? Would like to see if the performance gains are worth it or not.

 

[rennyf77]

have you checked articles on the front page?

 

[unrealsword]

I'd wait for lucid hydra first.

 

[Blacklash]

I wouldn't bother with it personally. HD 4870 1Gb Crossfire or an X2 would be fine in most situations. If you want a boost over an X2 @ 1920x1200 and up with AA get a HD 4870 1Gb add it to the mix, or run 3 HD 4870 1Gb cards if you motherboard allows it.

I wouldn't run something like an X2 plus and HD 4870 1Gb card on anything less than a 1920x1200 monitor, and then only if you use fairly heavy amounts of AA.

Here are two examples representing the good and the bad. It takes a fairly demanding game to see a decent return from an X2 plus HD 4870 1Gb. Of course cranking up AA would make it more meaningful.

 

[evilsofa]

Is there any reviews/test on TWO 4870x2 card in crossfire? Would like to see if the performance gains are worth it or not.

Yes, there is a review, and no, the gains are not worth it.

 

[birdie800]

Two 4870x2 would just be sick. Other then bragging rights, it'd just be a waste of money and a huge waste of power....