Noob Question: Can I crossfire two different brands?

[Robert_J]

I have an XFX 5850, and I want another one.

But say I get a Diamond 5850 or an Asus 5850.

Can I still crossfire both cards without any problems?

 

[SicKlown42012]

That won't be an issue. As long as they're the same chip, you're ok.

 

[noquarter]

I have an XFX 5850, and I want another one.

But say I get a Diamond 5850 or an Asus 5850.

Can I still crossfire both cards without any problems?

You can Crossfire the 5850 with any 5850 or 5870 and it won't even downclock the 5870 to do it.

 

[Rauelius]

I crossfired a Diamond 4870 and a Sapphire 4850 with no issue, I'd imagine Crossfiring 2 5850's from two different wouldn't be an issue.

I've always wondered if Crossfiring a 5830 and 5850 would be a sensible set up, my makeshift 4850x2 seems to work well...