Crossfire hd 5850 question

[megagabobe1]

sup guys, can i crossfire this hd 5850 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004W75ATI/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_d0_g147_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1PZW5SDW4PRDWPC80J3S&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846 with one of the first generation?

thx guys, any response will be highly appreciated

 

[rndmavis]

From what I've read, don't have real citations.. I don't think it matters what 'generation' it is, only the 5800 version. The 5850 will even crossfire with the 5870.

The ATI Radeon 5850 new can be picked up for about $120 nowadays. Clock speeds seem to be almost identical. Save yourself $80.

 

[beltzy]

You should be able to throw any 5850's together and crossfire them without any compatibility issues. As rndmavis said, recommend finding the best deal on a second card that you can, especially for a previous gen card with another, newer gen set of cards right around the corner. I run 5850s in cf, enjoy them, but plan to upgrade to 7xxx series cf when they arrive (or perhaps I'll do some 6xx series SLI). Cheers.

 

[ryanm814]

Where are you finding these for $120 new? The major resellers don't sell them anymore and I've only been able to find them for $200+ used.

Thanks!

From what I've read, don't have real citations.. I don't think it matters what 'generation' it is, only the 5800 version. The 5850 will even crossfire with the 5870.

The ATI Radeon 5850 new can be picked up for about $120 nowadays. Clock speeds seem to be almost identical. Save yourself $80.

 

[beltzy]

I think he meant used- hard to find new ones. I will say that xfx double lifetime warranty is pretty attractive if you're looking at purchasing a used card (just make sure you're the second owner and will be able to take advantage).

 

[megagabobe1]

i might get one of the OEM versions on ebay, what do you think? they are like $200

 

[beltzy]

Honestly at $200 it's not worth it. You can get a 6950 1GB for $210-220 (after rebates). Crossfiring your 5850 is only the right move if you find a good deal on one (i.e. similarly priced to a 6870, which can be had for around $140 after rebates).

 

[megagabobe1]

Honestly at $200 it's not worth it. You can get a 6950 1GB for $210-220 (after rebates). Crossfiring your 5850 is only the right move if you find a good deal on one (i.e. similarly priced to a 6870, which can be had for around $140 after rebates).

i could also wait to January and get one of the 7000 series

 

[beltzy]

Absolutely. I think most of us are excited to see what the 7950 and 7970 bring, even those who plan to wait for 6xx from NVidia (these AMD cards should provide a little insight into what performance can be expected from cards using 28nm). Depending on how the pricing shakes out, I'll probably invest in a crossfire setup of one card or the other in Jan.

So- to come back to your predicament, a second inexpensive 5850 would be ok. Just don't invest too much in the 5xxx series at this point. Cheers!

 

[megagabobe1]

Absolutely. I think most of us are excited to see what the 7950 and 7970 bring, even those who plan to wait for 6xx from NVidia (these AMD cards should provide a little insight into what performance can be expected from cards using 28nm). Depending on how the pricing shakes out, I'll probably invest in a crossfire setup of one card or the other in Jan.

So- to come back to your predicament, a second inexpensive 5850 would be ok. Just don't invest too much in the 5xxx series at this point. Cheers!

thx for help bro, really appreciated

 

[megagabobe1]

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