Running 7850 HD on crossfire on GA-X48-DS4 and E8400/Q9550/Q9650

cynicoren

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Hello,

My sys is 8GB ddr2, GA-X48-DS4 mobo and Intel E8400 CPU, with a single 7850HD GPU.
1. Someone told me that the CPU bottlenecks the GPU. Is that correct ?
2. If it is, what can solve this - OCing the CPU ? to what speed?
3. I found a used Q9550 cpu - will it solve the supposed bottle-necking issue, and moreover, can it fully support 2X7850HD (crossfire) ? if not, will a q9650?


Thank you !
 


That would depend on the version of windows you are using .
64 bit versions of Vista , 7 or 8 ,yes
anything else , no