Can I use 2 monitors with CF or is it like SLI?

[Romstar]

I was wondering if I could use 2 monitors with 2 2900 xt's and if not why? To me it makes no sense how you get another video card and cannot use another monitor.....

 

[newuser007]

yes. look at the link below at the crossfire faq.

http://ati.amd.com/technology/crossfire/faq.html

 

[senor_bob]

yes. look at the link below at the crossfire faq.

http://ati.amd.com/technology/crossfire/faq.html

As far as I know, it is like SLI and only runs one display when you actually are using Crossfire, which is to say that both GPUs are combining their power to drive one display quickly in a game, as opposed to simply having both cards installed and the little Crossfire jumper connected. Read ATI's answer carefully:

8. Can I use the CrossFire platform to drive multiple displays?

A. Yes, the CrossFire platform will work with ATI’s SurroundView™ multi-monitor technology to enable up to 5 separate displays when not running in CrossFire mode.