Want to get a 4870, 4890, 4860, or 4770. What works best in crossfire with a 4870 with 4 monitors?

[CrewXp]

Hey, I have 4 monitors, and a few years back, I was told that you couldn't use more than 2 monitors in crossfire mode. Well, I just learned now that they fixed it. So.. I need to ditch my X1900XTX That I use my 3rd and 4th monitor on, and get a up-to-date card (they dont support mine with drivers anymore)

Out of the 4870, 4890, 4860, or 4770, which would you say would work best with my current HD4870 in cross-fire mode? Not looking extreme, just something with a good price/performance ratio. Only use my 3rd and 4th monitors for HD videos, internet browsing, and maybe occasionally some video editing. No gaming.

I've been reading up on google, and it seems to me like the 4870 is the best choice. Is that right?

 

[faxon]

get another 4870. if you were to get anything slower, it downclocks to match the other cards performance. you could also match it with a 4870x2 if you REALLY think you need that much performance, though i doubt you will notice.

 

[CrewXp]

okay cool, thanks. Does brand matter much if its the same 1GB 4870, but a different brand/name?

 

[faxon]

should work just fine so long as it's a 1GB 4870.

 

[dflynchimp]

brand does not matter.