crossfirex vs sli

[balance101]

Hi

I'm just wondering does sli allow mismatching video cards?

and does hybrid sli technology only save energy?

crossfirex allows mismatch video cards right?

I'm thinking of purchasing a 3870x2 for the time being and in the future if i need to upgrade i can just get a new amd card.

thanks

 

[Bob dole]

Crossfire does not allow mismatched cards (short answer). There is a matrix somewhere on ati's website that shows you what cards can be used together. As far as nvidia I do not know.

 

[balance101]

http://game.amd.com/us-en/content/images/crossfirex/CF_combo_chart_Dec07.jpg

ic hmm so only 3870 x2 with 3870 or 3870x2 hmm

thx Bob

 

[balthan]

There is a matrix somewhere on ati's website

Here.