M17x-R2 - out with HD5870

What's the status of the couple of people from the uk that ordered dual 5870 CF on the phone? They haven't posted in the order status thread. I wonder if their orders are still valid or got cancelled.

 

I have a quick question. Is there going to be a possibility of games becoming CPU limited with a crossfire setup when playing with the core i7 720QM once running dual 5870's? I haven't run SLI/Crossfire in a long time and back when I was using it CPU limitation was a problem. I was originally looking at getting a M15x but now I'm leaning heavily towards a M17x and was wondering if the 820 will be better in the long run. Thanks for any input!

 

I doubt you'll be CPU limited with an i720 at 1920x1200. The games that will really limit you are RTS, those rely heavily on the CPU. Source engine games and GTA IV also benefit from a higher clocked CPU. The more devs release multithreaded games, the more the CPU will become a factor.

 

so what your saying is it better to have a faster dual core processor (620)for rts then having a quad core 720

 

RTS game or not, a properly multi-threaded application will run faster on a quad-core CPU. Some of the older games that aren't really designed to multi-thread may still benefit from faster single-thread execution, but you can expect that sort of thing to fall by the wayside. Despite the lower clock speeds, a quad-core CPU usually has more total computing power. Multi-threading is important because it properly distributes the load across the cores.

 

anyone with the 5870m tried hooking up an external monitor to each monitor plug at the same time ?

 

if you buy single 5870 with a CF connector for m17x right now, can you crossfire it if you get another one?

 

the point is if it will have the appropriate firmware . other than that it can be configured as crossfire (if ever be released as such).

 

why are you all going on as if cf 5870 hasnt been confirmed

 

Because to my knowledge it hasn't been totally?

 

Its bloody available! In getting a r1 replacement with r2 due to issues! After Reading this I phoned sales as a 'new' customer and said i want cf if was possible and he went to check he said yes, I asked how much he said same as 4870! I asked him why wasn't it up as dual and he said it was due to stock!

 

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/6561/123445.jpg took me ages to remeber how to print screen but here is an email from dell with the order

 

Was that one of the notorious canceled orders or is that just ordered and still processing?

 

one note on that pic, your e-mail is showing!

 

what makes me wonder is that so as to order with dual 5870s (even if not available or cancelled later) they have to have the option on their pcs.

 

because they pulled the exact same stunt when the 5870's first came out maybe?


Until you have it in hand, or the order has shipped, nothing is certian.

 

I don't buy the inventory excuse. The single 5870s are crossfire enabled, they can simply pair those up and offer them in crossfire. They either want to launch it at E3 so they have something to talk about since it's so close now or they have a technical issue. I'd like to think it's just stupid marketing getting in the way. Either way I don't care, I just bought another M17x-R2 yesterday off an NBR member and it should be here by Wed.

 

ok no probs .... itl be here when its here then. i was just posting what info i have, this was also posted in between you posting joker.

 

i guess someone of you in US (i say US because of the perfect services you have there) and R2 with dual 4870s could buy two single 5870s from Dell and then apply the second 4870 heatsink and crossfire on one of those 5870s and tell us results.
if something goes wrong you could just return them.

 

You gonna sell that when the dual 5870's are out?

 

It's really intended as a college graduation/bday gift for my sister (split between my dad and I) since she expressed interest in owning an M17x--apparently she loves the style and display after seeing mine. It's up to her what she decides to do with it after receiving it. I'll still be getting myself a dual 5870m system eventually.

 

I think you are right about it possibly being technical. Looking at the A05 release notes, there were several fixes for the 5870. A couple were related to the dual broadway xt. They may be having some ongoing issues with the dual cards to work out. That's probably why the dates keep getting pushed back. Waiting for E3 doesn't make sense to me since the single card is out already.

 

Woo i got the chance to borrow the 4200euro from my parents :3
going to order Asap

 

If I would ask my parents to borrow 4,000 euro for a laptop, they would send me to a mental institution ha ha ha

 

they started to wonder when i asked, but i said if they don't the bank will, and then i would most probably get butt-fckd by the banks interest.

 

DUDE! Congratz, man!!! But wait, one thing, if you borrowed 4200 euro, does this mean you will have to give it back some day???
just kidding...

 

I've got the money to order mine but I keep waiting for the 5870CF to come out. I still love my M17 but it's nothing compared to the new ones

 

maybe, maybe not, my parents are veary forgetfull >:3

 

When will 5870CF be out
this yr or next ?

wish they add USB 3.0

 

That's the question we are all waiting for the answer. Everyone believes this year, in fact, no later than E3.

 

That's usually the kiss of death statement

 

you can order them now if you contact a sales rep.
but if the order ever goes to anything, i have no idea of :b

 

I have an order confirmation! 1 step further than last time for me. EDD 1st June

 

i got eta 4th June >:

My order confirmation:

 

Yeah I got ETA 1st of June for CF5870

 

What stage are you guys in?

 

Probably the cancellation stage.

 

Shipped

 

Well, tonight I am gonna call Dell with an order for CF 5870 and see if they do it. My window is closing rapidly, so I'll have to order something soon lol

 

Screenshot or it didn't happen.

 

His sig says single 5870.

 

Ill get one when I get hone. Posting from phone in study hal atm. Its only a single card tho.not cross fire

 

We don't need a screenshot if it's a single. We were talking about the guys who say they have CF 5870 orders in process.

 

Single doesn't count haha. That's like saying I have 1 ball.

 

I just don't see why people don't just try it. Buy two cards and stuff them in, A05 BIOS support it and the vbios do. I don't see they don't flash the vbios on the cards and see what happens. I'm thinking of doing it actually.

 

If it's the same crossover cable and I already had 4870s, I would have if Dell parts would have sold me 2.

 

5870s aren't supported in M17XR1 Unless you have an R2, I would assume the connectors would be the same. No reason to change it...

 

well I am going to try phoning a CF 5870 and will see what happens.

 

IF the sales reps have them then when the site is updatedeither today monday wednesday or friday we will see them.

 

Guess what guys. I'm in the US and i'm chatting with EPP to place an order and look what she says!!

12:55:08 PM Agent BE_EPP_XXXXX
For the video card -- it's the dual 1 GB ATI 5870 in Crossfire.

I'll post with I get the quote, but I need some help on selling my existing system. Would you suggest I sell it here or on ebay?