exactly. if you are planning to get 2 x1600xt then why not just get a x1800xl . Also while this is a great move by ATI by eliminating crossfire master cards for the lower end cards, it should be considered as something great had been done by ATI
you can already mix and match 6800GTs or 7800s using the 80 series driver.
Easy. People who can only afford one will buy only one now. Once it starts getting long in the tooth or when they can afford more performance, the easy upgrade path of a second one is available. Cards will no doubt be much cheaper then too so it'll be an even more attractive of an option.
The trouble is that by the time most people end up buying the 2nd card the money is much better spent on a new card that'll be fast and loaded with new features. SLI/Crossfire is only really worth it for the high end cards and only if you're buying both at the same time IMO.
The trouble is that by the time most people end up buying the 2nd card the money is much better spent on a new card that'll be fast and loaded with new features. SLI/Crossfire is only really worth it for the high end cards and only if you're buying both at the same time IMO.
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Missing Ghost - Tuesday, November 8, 2005 - link
Not really interesting since crossfire is poor in the current version and x1300/x1600 cards are not worth the price.Capt Caveman - Tuesday, November 8, 2005 - link
Based on their poor performance to price, who would buy one of these's anyways?swatX - Tuesday, November 8, 2005 - link
exactly. if you are planning to get 2 x1600xt then why not just get a x1800xl . Also while this is a great move by ATI by eliminating crossfire master cards for the lower end cards, it should be considered as something great had been done by ATIyou can already mix and match 6800GTs or 7800s using the 80 series driver.
L00PY - Tuesday, November 8, 2005 - link
Easy. People who can only afford one will buy only one now. Once it starts getting long in the tooth or when they can afford more performance, the easy upgrade path of a second one is available. Cards will no doubt be much cheaper then too so it'll be an even more attractive of an option.Tebor0 - Tuesday, November 8, 2005 - link
The trouble is that by the time most people end up buying the 2nd card the money is much better spent on a new card that'll be fast and loaded with new features. SLI/Crossfire is only really worth it for the high end cards and only if you're buying both at the same time IMO.erinlegault - Tuesday, November 8, 2005 - link
I agree.Tebor0 - Tuesday, November 8, 2005 - link
The trouble is that by the time most people end up buying the 2nd card the money is much better spent on a new card that'll be fast and loaded with new features. SLI/Crossfire is only really worth it for the high end cards and only if you're buying both at the same time IMO.erinlegault - Tuesday, November 8, 2005 - link
I agree.