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    Could i crossfire a HD4650 with a HD5870 in a 17xr2

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by west-wot, Feb 6, 2013.

  1. west-wot

    west-wot Notebook Enthusiast

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    just been offered a HD5870 but i already have a 4650 in the 17xr2, would it work by putting it in ? would i notice any difference or will it not work ?
     
    west-wot, Feb 6, 2013
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  2. sangemaru

    sangemaru Notebook Deity

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    Different architectures. Won't work.
     
    sangemaru, Feb 6, 2013
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  3. radji

    radji Farewell, Solenya...

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    The cards need to be the same family in order to crossfire them (i.e. 5870m and 5850m or 6990m and 6970m.) So no you cannot crossfire a 5800 series card with a 4650 series card. Lo siento.
     
    radji, Feb 7, 2013
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