2 Radeon HD 4870s Crossfired OR 1 Radeon HD 4870 X2

[REDtoLINE]

Simple question.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814102797

OR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814102768

 

[apoppin]

It depends what the rest of your system is like and what resolution you play at

Generally, if you get 2 x 4870 you are stuck with no upgrade path. otoh you could get a single 4870x2 and you can later add a 4870 for CF-x3 like i do, or even another 4870x2 for CF-x4 when they get cheap[er]

i paid less for each of my cards - quite awhile ago; look for a great deal ..
and that second card you link to is a 512mb 4870; get a 1GB version for CF if you go that route

 

[TridenT]

4870X2, all the way. I think there are more problems with trying to get crossfire 4870s to work than one 4870X2.

 

[sgrinavi]

I've had both; the x2 solution makes less noise and runs cooler - it comes at a price since, at last check, the pair of 4870s can be had for a good deal less.

 

[BFG10K]

If you insist on CF you may as well use one slot instead of two.

 

[VirtualLarry]

It seems that DFI boards have issues with the X2 cards.

 

[Tempered81]

I would only consider two cards if you have an X48 motherboard.