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Quick Question: 2 x X1800GTO without mastercard?

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June 14, 2006 11:41:43 PM

Currently building a new rig , and im wanting maximum future upgradeability

So, if I get a X1800GTO now, can i just put in an extra one in the future when i need it? Or, does one of them have to be a "Crossfire Master Card" ?

Lots of conflicting info on the net (and this forum!). Some people saying 'Yes, u need a master', others saying 'no'.

Thinking of one of the following:
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/107033
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/108605
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/109760


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Going AM2, 2x3800 CPU. Any news on Crossfire AM2 mobos yet?

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June 15, 2006 5:29:42 AM

Your not gonna need a master card, but you might need a new mobo wit the Xpress 3200 Chipset
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June 15, 2006 5:54:59 AM

I dont want to confuse you, but if you want to build a crossfire rig, one of the cards MUST be a mastercard.

If I were you, Id say screw getting and two X1800GTOs and just get a single X1900Xt.
June 15, 2006 6:00:40 AM

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I dont want to confuse you, but if you want to build a crossfire rig, one of the cards MUST be a mastercard.

If I were you, Id say screw getting and two X1800GTOs and just get a single X1900Xt.


Actually, thats not true. With Xfire Setups, it matters what GPU's you use. You don't necessarily need a mster card
June 15, 2006 6:54:41 AM

My Plan:

Get a:
AM2 2 Core X3800 CPU
AM2 Crossfire SATAII Raid0 Mobo (When they come out) - New chipset one.
1 x X1800GTO (when the Mobo is out)

and sometime in the future;
:arrow: I can Upgrade my GFX simply by adding another X1800GTO GFX card, next to my existing one.
:arrow: And upgrade the CPU (It's my understanding AM2 940 pin is going to be round a while 3-4 year?)
:arrow: and when i run outta storage, Put another SATAII HD in it as a RAID0 setup.

1 x X1800GTO Is perfect for me now as im Mostly playing WoW. But I want the future upgrade path.



EDIT:

X1900XT cost about £286 http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/101951
A X1800GTO is about £130.

cant afford the X1900xt :( 
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