Worth it to crossfire 2 6850s??

[amstandi]

Hello all.

After reading up on the micro-stuttering issues with mid and lower end cards in SLI configurations, I was wondering if it would be worth it to run 2 gigabyte 6850s together.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125348

This is the card I currently have, and I can find the same one with a little difficulty or get the newer version:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125353&Tpk=GV-R685

And if it ends up working, would my current Antec 650 W power supply be enough for two cards along with my i5 2500k?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371015

Thanks in advance for any advice!

 

[_Pez_]

It worth it, from my point of view and some reviews and benchies, there is a slightly more punch than a GTX 580 and even (again slightly less power consumption)
Also you should consider reading this or other reviews.
http://en.inpai.com.cn/doc/enshowcont.asp?id=7938&pageid=7656

 

[lozz08]

If you still care, I just decided to add a second 6850 to my setup.

I have an antec 650W and it works fine.

I am very happy with the purchase but be warned- crossfire often demands some troubleshooting and that can be annoying.