- Jul 25, 2006
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I just ordered a P45 motherboard that supports ATI's CrossfireX. I am moving all my internals of my current desktop onto the new board- this includes a 4870-1GB graphics card. My question is this: With CrossfireX, can a less capable card be paired with a performance card in such a way that 2D/low power usage will utilize the less capable card only, and leave the performance card idle/off?
I know hybrid crossfire implements a similar feature, but I'd like to know if CrossfireX can do this too- I'd be great if I could plop a 4830 in my system and only have that consuming power and generating heat when I'm not gaming or folding.
I know hybrid crossfire implements a similar feature, but I'd like to know if CrossfireX can do this too- I'd be great if I could plop a 4830 in my system and only have that consuming power and generating heat when I'm not gaming or folding.