New video card

[wolverine66]

I am getting ready to build a new computer but the video card i want is out of stock.

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?...N82E1...

I was thinking about getting this one instead.

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?...N82E1...

Do you think I should wait for it to get back in stock or get the other one?

Also I am getting 2 to use in a crossfire setup.

Thanks,
Al

 

[djnsmith7]

If you're looking to Crossfire, I have 2 VistionTek 3870's set up & they work great...

 

[angry hampster]

Neither of the links work forme. Don't buy two cards and crossfire. Get a 3870X2. Same performance, less space, no worries about crossfire.

 

[bryanW1995]

3870x2 will probably be a little cheaper, but it will definitely be louder than 2x 3870 in crossfire. the 3870x2 has the 2900xt fan, while the 3870 is whisper quiet. I can't hear my 3870 at all until it gets over 55%, and even at higher speeds it never approaches the noise of a jet engine taking off.