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Hello, |
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I was not certain that this posting is OT, so |
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I labeled it that way, to keep everyone |
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happy by default. I've been scrounging |
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newegg to build a fast (AMD_ATI) workstation |
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that is also cost effect (much thanks to Dale). |
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I'm a bit obsessive, so be forewarned. |
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ISSUE: |
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Ati video (mux/mix)ing video cards: |
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Crossfire is but one ati video technology |
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that allows a mobo to mix(use) multiple |
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video processors (GPUs) on the same mobo. |
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I thought I had found my mobo: |
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http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3516#ov |
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128435 |
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This snippet gives me pause: |
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ATI Hybrid Graphics is a technology umbrella brand encompassing several |
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technologies, such as ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™, ATI SurroundView™, ATI PowerPlay™, |
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etc. that allow both an AMD integrated graphics processor and a discrete |
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graphics processor to work co-operatively on an AMD based system to provide |
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enhanced gaming performance, productivity and platform efficiency to the |
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mainstream PC. |
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* Please use ATI Hybrid CrossFireX certified DX11 VGA card (i.e., ATI Radeon HD |
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5450, etc.), detail information please refer to AMD website. |
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But I want to use this fanless video card: |
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SAPPHIRE Ultimate 100289UL Radeon HD 5670 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI |
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102902 |
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Questions: |
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So will the onboard ATI 4290 work with the 5670, |
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under Gentoo? |
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If so ati-drivers only or will the opensource (radeon |
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drivers too)? |
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Anyone got experience with this video card or mobo? |
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Will they work together (which video driver)? |
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I've had Asus Crossfire mobo's that are very picky |
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about the video card. |
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Guidance and comments are most welcome. |
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(Naturally the system will run Gentoo)... |
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James |
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