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    Am I in crossfire mode?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by jonat1992, Jun 22, 2011.

  1. jonat1992

    jonat1992 Notebook Consultant

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    So today i had a technician install my second ati 5870 today. He said it would be in crossfire mode but im still not sure. how can i tell for sure if its in crossfire mode?
     
    jonat1992, Jun 22, 2011
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  2. Harryboiyeye

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    Open up CCC and then go to Gaming -> Crossfire Configuration.
     
    Harryboiyeye, Jun 22, 2011
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    jonat1992, Jun 22, 2011
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    download GPU-Z and it should say Enabled if it is.
     
    katalin_2003, Jun 22, 2011
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    txdk Notebook Enthusiast

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    am i the only one there cant se that picture
     
    txdk, Jun 22, 2011
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    gpu-z says its disabled. grrr. i hope the damn techy didnt forget to install the xfire cable

    edit - is there something i should maybe check in the bios? or with drivers?
     
    jonat1992, Jun 22, 2011
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    you need to make sure that crossfire is enabled in CCC
     
    txdk, Jun 22, 2011
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    Have fun getting it enabled. CF works with some versions of the Catalyst drivers and not with others. It's a known issue with AMD and has never been resolved. The Dell certified drivers should work though.
     
    livid, Jun 22, 2011
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    CCC wasnt letting me enable it but i figured out what the issue was. I need to update the drivers for the new card that was just installed. now it's letting me enable crossfire.
     
    jonat1992, Jun 22, 2011
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    now gpu-z should say that crossfire is enabled
     
    txdk, Jun 22, 2011
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    If GPU-Z says enabled, run some 3DMark tests and compare to what others have posted.
     
    livid, Jun 22, 2011
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  12. Mechanized Menace

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    Evidence of this? I have never had an issue enabling XF using 10.x and up.
     
    Mechanized Menace, Jun 22, 2011
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    Evidence is where you find it; Everywhere on the Internet. I use to have 2 3850's and 2 4850's. Both would not work in CF on on X38 and P45 chipsets using various drivers. Look at [H] if you feel inclined. But I won't humor "you're full of it" or "Evidence" posts. I no longer own those video cards.
     
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    Mechanized Menace Lost in the MYST

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    Snappy much? :rolleyes: Don't know how you got so frustrated by me asking a question for you to elaborate more on this, but to each their own. I have searched google BTW, and nothing recently has popped up about newer drivers not being able to enable XF. Don't bother responding to this if you are just going to be rude.
     
    Mechanized Menace, Jun 22, 2011
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    Then don't come off being an AMD fanboi. Thanks for your opinion.
     
    livid, Jun 22, 2011
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    You know what NVM
     
    Mechanized Menace, Jun 22, 2011
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