Hi I'm going to order a new ati video card,  and I don't know what it means to be running in crossfire mode other than the price tags.  So what does it mean for a card to be running cross fire mode? and is it something that I need for gaming and 3d design?

Originally posted by durton

Hi I'm going to order a new ati video card,  and I don't know what it means to be running in crossfire mode other than the price tags.  So what does it mean for a card to be running cross fire mode? and is it something that I need for gaming and 3d design?

Crossfire = Two similar ATI cards running together to increase performance. One card deals with frames 1,3,5,7 ect the other with frames 2,4,6,8 ect.

ati.amd.com/technology/crossfire/faq.html

If you're not looking to put two identical ATI based cards in your system it means nothing. To put two cards into your system your motherboard also has to have two PCIE-16 card slots.

http://www.mmorpg.com/discussion2.cfm/thread/236632/ATI-Crossfire-vs-Nvidia-SLI-Performance-Comparison-Review.html

Originally posted by Sir_Drip

http://www.mmorpg.com/discussion2.cfm/thread/236632/ATI-Crossfire-vs-Nvidia-SLI-Performance-Comparison-Review.html

 

you might like ATi   ....But you need to read that link....

you will find out all sorts of stuff you wont find here on these  Forums.....

Find out what games you want to play ... And use their chart.

Right now your best bet is a 2x GTX 260  in SLI  $358  with $50  mail in rebate... With 2 copys of COD WAR   sell them for 20 a pop!.

 if you go with ATI i would go no less than a 2x 4870 in CF.... $500  $20  mail in rebate  No games....

Both cards are the same on perfomance... at 1920 X 1200     And you will pay a  $180 more  get no games..and no CUDA or PhysX untill it ??????...or something new all together...

This is a no brainer....

Originally posted by Agricola1

Originally posted by durton

Hi I'm going to order a new ati video card,  and I don't know what it means to be running in crossfire mode other than the price tags.  So what does it mean for a card to be running cross fire mode? and is it something that I need for gaming and 3d design?

 

Crossfire = Two similar ATI cards running together to increase performance. One card deals with frames 1,3,5,7 ect the other with frames 2,4,6,8 ect.

Is that what it does?  I was alwyas under the impression that it split your screen and 1 card worked one half of the screen while the other worked the other half.

For questions regarding video cards (this is an increasingly hot topic here), I have a few recommendations:

• Tom's Hardware:  Covers all manner of tech.  It also now carries reportedly updated video benchmarks for all classes and prices - http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/gaming-graphics-charts-2009/benchmarks,51.html
• HardOCP:  A site directed at overclocking enthusiasts with great information for gamers that build or upgrade their own rigs. 
• AnandTech:  A more generalized computer technology site.  It carries excellent information on video cards and is a much cleaner site than the other two imho.

I frequent all these sites.  They will keep you updated on the latest and greatest on all sorts of technology, including Crossfire and SLI.  Does anyone else have a good site to share?

Originally posted by jusagamfrek

For questions regarding video cards (this is an increasingly hot topic here), I have a few recommendations:

 

• Tom's Hardware:  Covers all manner of tech.  It also now carries reportedly updated video benchmarks for all classes and prices - http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/gaming-graphics-charts-2009/benchmarks,51.html
• HardOCP:  A site directed at overclocking enthusiasts with great information for gamers that build or upgrade their own rigs. 
• AnandTech:  A more generalized computer technology site.  It carries excellent information on video cards and is a much cleaner site than the other two imho.

 

I frequent all these sites.  They will keep you updated on the latest and greatest on all sorts of technology, including Crossfire and SLI.  Does anyone else have a good site to share?

 

I couldn't find the test bed spec's nor what drivers they were using for these test? can ya help me out?

" http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/gaming-graphics-charts-2009/benchmarks,51.html "

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Originally posted by Mazin

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Originally posted by Agricola1

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Originally posted by durton

Hi I'm going to order a new ati video card,  and I don't know what it means to be running in crossfire mode other than the price tags.  So what does it mean for a card to be running cross fire mode? and is it something that I need for gaming and 3d design?

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Crossfire = Two similar ATI cards running together to increase performance. One card deals with frames 1,3,5,7 ect the other with frames 2,4,6,8 ect.

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Is that what it does?  I was alwyas under the impression that it split your screen and 1 card worked one half of the screen while the other worked the other half.

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It can work either way, the method the others were talking about is called Alternate Frame Rendering (AFR) and the method you're talking about is called Split Frame or Scissor rendering where each card handles half the screen.

Some games run faster using AFR and some using Scissor so the drivers choose which mode depending on the game and defaults to AFR if it doesn't know, but you can manually set it to Scissor.

Originally posted by Sir_Drip

I couldn't find the test bed spec's nor what drivers they were using for these test? can ya help me out?

" http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/gaming-graphics-charts-2009/benchmarks,51.html "

The original article that links to the benchmarks: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-charts,2303.html

It will be interesting to see how they continue to update this given that testbeds will have to change. 

You dont need sli, or crossfire.

Why the hell are you guys even suggesting to this guy who clearly knows nothing about computers to get  a dual card set up, if he doesnt know about a video card he doesnt know shit about power draw, and cooling and he would most likely spend his money on 2 cards and totally screw himself when he figures out his set up cant handle it.

First read this: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-geforce-graphics,2296.html

Then take into concideration what kind of games you play, what resolution you play them at, and why you seem to be set on ati only.

Also, find out how much power you have, how much space you have in your case, as the new cards are huge, and if your case is a mid tower there is a good chance it wont fit if you buy any of the new cards.

Also, i will state again, nobody needs sli or crossfire, it total overkill even at enthusaist level gaming.

I personally have  a GTX 275sc and overclock, its a powerhouse card, i run every game max settings at 80fps, but i only play 1600x1200, in a window, while watching movies.

Anyway, you will need to do some more research, and not take advice form people on this forum, go to a tech forum and find more techheads to give you advice.

Originally posted by jusagamfrek

Originally posted by Sir_Drip

I couldn't find the test bed spec's nor what drivers they were using for these test? can ya help me out?

" http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/gaming-graphics-charts-2009/benchmarks,51.html "

 

The original article that links to the benchmarks: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-charts,2303.html

It will be interesting to see how they continue to update this given that testbeds will have to change. 

Thanks....But..still no answers. Im going to stick with the Overclockers reviews. At least they will provide you with the information needed. Tomshardware is slipping.

Originally posted by DeserttFoxx

You dont need sli, or crossfire.

 

Why the hell are you guys even suggesting to this guy who clearly knows nothing about computers to get  a dual card set up, if he doesnt know about a video card he doesnt know shit about power draw, and cooling and he would most likely spend his money on 2 cards and totally screw himself when he figures out his set up cant handle it.

 

First read this: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-geforce-graphics,2296.html

 

Then take into concideration what kind of games you play, what resolution you play them at, and why you seem to be set on ati only.

 

Also, find out how much power you have, how much space you have in your case, as the new cards are huge, and if your case is a mid tower there is a good chance it wont fit if you buy any of the new cards.

 

Also, i will state again, nobody needs sli or crossfire, it total overkill even at enthusaist level gaming.

 

I personally have  a GTX 275sc and overclock, its a powerhouse card, i run every game max settings at 80fps, but i only play 1600x1200, in a window, while watching movies.

 

Anyway, you will need to do some more research, and not take advice form people on this forum, go to a tech forum and find more techheads to give you advice.

 

Do I need a SLI setup? Im running 3) 20' screens @ 5040x 1050 resolution across 3 screens and I play FPS's.

My name must be "NOBODY" cause nobody needs SLI / crossfire.

I would say  DO NOT PURCHASE any video cards at this time, save your money and wait until August/September. Nvidia will be releasing the first card that supports Direct x 11 the GT300 series. Which everyone will eventually have to upgrade to (not that particular card but Direct X 11) . Im sure ATI will be right behind them with thier own version.

Originally posted by Dkompoze

I would say  DO NOT PURCHASE any video cards at this time, save your money and wait until August/September. Nvidia will be releasing the first card that supports Direct x 11 the GT300 series. Which everyone will eventually have to upgrade to (not that particular card but Direct X 11) . Im sure ATI will be right behind them with thier own version.

 

 

I would agree with this.  I have heard rumors that nvidia was planning a release in Q2, and Microsoft has already stated that nvidia will have dx11 cards ready by or before the launch of Windows 7 - now moved up to greet the holiday season.  My guess is that we'll hear about it and their ion platform at Computex (June 2-6), so August/September would make sense.  ATI has already stated that they are not planning to release a new generation until nvidia has launched its new generation and they are sure they can launch a competitive counterstrike, so don't expect anything groundbreaking there for a while.

For crossfire and SLI, check first that your game supports it, few if any MMOs do that.

Also, you don't get that mush more speed, you get some, maybe 25% or even a little more but it is usually simpler and cheaper to buy 1 high end card instead. And as some people said, the new GFX cards usually comes late in the summer or early in the atumn, you might want to check what is coming before deciding.

Originally posted by Sir_Drip

Originally posted by jusagamfrek

Originally posted by Sir_Drip

I couldn't find the test bed spec's nor what drivers they were using for these test? can ya help me out?

" http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/gaming-graphics-charts-2009/benchmarks,51.html "

 

The original article that links to the benchmarks: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-charts,2303.html

It will be interesting to see how they continue to update this given that testbeds will have to change. 

 

Thanks....But..still no answers. Im going to stick with the Overclockers reviews. At least they will provide you with the information needed. Tomshardware is slipping.

Of coarse you will...    btw, OCC is known for being a highly biased and amature site among the OC community. You will NEVER see a reference on Xtreme or OCXtreme or official sites. Because Overclockerclub is not objective or thorough. It's just more marketing hype to make pew pew boys feel good about being in an Nvidia club. 

Do you two tards really think we are this stupid?

But most people get their benchmarks from a legitamate source. If you actually want to READ that Tom's article,  (instead of just marketing hype and fake charts you use to), then you can get the information you need. It's all there, just need to look.

I've never seen a Overclockersclub logo on a Video Card box, but you do see see Tom's, Hard OCP and Anadtech... because they are respectable. Tom's Hardware benches cards all the time and add them to their database, each time they bench, the include the information you seek.

Your need for proof illustrates the crusade you and Dread are on with Nvidia cards.  Accept most people see through your ploy and fanatacism.

Plus, the way you two storm these Hardware boards with non-stop nvidia pew pew, illustrates the reason you've lost all credibility within this community.

overload lol to much info and personal opinions...

Originally posted by Erowid420

Originally posted by Sir_Drip

Originally posted by jusagamfrek

Originally posted by Sir_Drip

I couldn't find the test bed spec's nor what drivers they were using for these test? can ya help me out?

" http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/gaming-graphics-charts-2009/benchmarks,51.html "

 

The original article that links to the benchmarks: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-charts,2303.html

It will be interesting to see how they continue to update this given that testbeds will have to change. 

 

Thanks....But..still no answers. Im going to stick with the Overclockers reviews. At least they will provide you with the information needed. Tomshardware is slipping.

 

Of coarse you will...    btw, OCC is known for being a highly biased and amature site among the OC community. You will NEVER see a reference on Xtreme or OCXtreme or official sites. Because Overclockerclub is not objective or thorough. It's just more marketing hype to make pew pew boys feel good about being in an Nvidia club. 

Do you two tards really think we are this stupid?

 

But most people get their benchmarks from a legitamate source. If you actually want to READ that Tom's article,  (instead of just marketing hype and fake charts you use to), then you can get the information you need. It's all there, just need to look.

I've never seen a Overclockersclub logo on a Video Card box, but you do see see Tom's, Hard OCP and Anadtech... because they are respectable. Tom's Hardware benches cards all the time and add them to their database, each time they bench, the include the information you seek.

Your need for proof illustrates the crusade you and Dread are on with Nvidia cards.  Accept most people see through your ploy and fanatacism.

Plus, the way you two storm these Hardware boards with non-stop nvidia pew pew, illustrates the reason you've lost all credibility within this community.

 

 

 

Vantage:

Yea....Let Nvidia turn on Physx and lets see what happens. For some of you ...you might remember...why that option is no longer. The rule is that ATI dose NOT have an answer for this....So they do NOT test with PHYSX on because it's not fair?! And remember when vantage scores went through the roof, when the first Physx was tested on Vantage. Within 2 weeks they shut it down because they were taking the Cpu load and putting it on the GPU....Now thats the rule.....They were running the CPU load at much faster speed on the GPU and rendering 60 frames per...For the norm...and blew away Vantage scores!

So a unbias sites turn on Physx because you have "that" when you purchase Nvidia.

Now go find benchmarks with Physx on. and tell me who's bias?