G gougeface Distinguished Jun 19, 2010 176 0 18,680 Nov 17, 2010 #1 Hello, I'm looking for a good gaming mobo am3 that can support xfire. My cpu is 965 x4 BE My range is $150 or below.
Hello, I'm looking for a good gaming mobo am3 that can support xfire. My cpu is 965 x4 BE My range is $150 or below.
N Nerdbox87 Distinguished Jun 12, 2010 226 0 18,710 Nov 17, 2010 #2 If you want full 16x 16x Crossfire; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13-131-655&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=2#scrollFullInfo If you're happy with 8x 8x (about 4% slower - only really an issue for very high end or dual GPU cards like 5970) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128435&cm_re=UD3H-_-13-128-435-_-Product Upvote 0 Downvote
If you want full 16x 16x Crossfire; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13-131-655&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=2#scrollFullInfo If you're happy with 8x 8x (about 4% slower - only really an issue for very high end or dual GPU cards like 5970) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128435&cm_re=UD3H-_-13-128-435-_-Product
Maziar Champion Jul 20, 2007 21,707 1 52,960 Nov 17, 2010 #3 Actually dual x8 is fine for a single 5970(or other cards like it),because it will run at x16 speed Upvote 0 Downvote
N Nerdbox87 Distinguished Jun 12, 2010 226 0 18,710 Nov 17, 2010 #4 What I mean is if you're crossfiring 5970s. Upvote 0 Downvote
Maziar Champion Jul 20, 2007 21,707 1 52,960 Nov 17, 2010 #5 In that case,you are right I first thought you meant 1 5970. Upvote 0 Downvote
G gougeface Distinguished Jun 19, 2010 176 0 18,680 Nov 17, 2010 #6 Well I'm gonna crossfire 6870 Upvote 0 Downvote
N Nerdbox87 Distinguished Jun 12, 2010 226 0 18,710 Nov 17, 2010 #7 I'm running xfire 6870s on that 890GPA-UD3H, runs a treat Upvote 0 Downvote
Maziar Champion Jul 20, 2007 21,707 1 52,960 Nov 18, 2010 #8 Yes,you'll be fine.The difference between dual 8x and x16 isn't much unless you play at resolutions like 2560x1600 with AA/AF enabled Upvote 0 Downvote
Yes,you'll be fine.The difference between dual 8x and x16 isn't much unless you play at resolutions like 2560x1600 with AA/AF enabled