How best to install a crossfire setup....

[roach9]

Hi all,
So I'm getting a 6870 back from RMA and I'm about to reformat my computer. I've reading about ideal methods of installing the drivers for crossfire:
1. Install GPU #1
2. Install drivers
3. Install GPU #2

Is this the best way to go?

Thanks for all the help...

 

[Mr Mean]

Just install both videocards and then install the drivers. Install the drivers after you have updated your OS and after you installed your chipset drivers.

 

[roach9]

What is the preferred order of events after a reformat, out of curiosity?

 

[PcGuy78]

Can say from (fps) experience to (physically)install all GPU's before powering up the system-reformat, format or brand swapping apply here. As far as that 1st instruction doubtful from a logical standpoint considering the CCC drivers "detect gfx hardware" on install. GL~

 

[Nocens]

You can put both cards in then install drivers. There is no reason why you would have to put one card in, install drivers, then put the second card in.

 

[next-Jin]

I upgraded to a second and when I powered up I got into windows im assuming and the monitor never got a signal. After 5 minutes I just restarted and everything was fine.