Graphics card reccomendation(s)

HCSMOKEWEED

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hey i am new here so bear with me,
i am building a pc atm and have bought my graphics card (XFX ATI Radeon HD4870 512MB) and my motherboard (MSI 790FX-GD70) , i am looking to quad crossfire, but i only want a second one to start off with , i will add more as graphics get more intense. so any recomendations welcome :)

P.S i have a budget of about £100 - £150

oh and btw plz let me know if 2gb is enough ram for games on xp?
xD
 
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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    AMD Athlon x4
    Motherboard
    MSI 790FX-GD70
    Graphics Card(s)
    XFX ATI Radeon HD4870 512MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek onboard
    Hard Drives
    1 x 120GB Western digital (IDE)
    Case
    ATX Galaxy 3
    Cooling
    2 x 80mm Fans
    Mouse
    Logitec optical Mouse
    Internet Speed
    Download: 9.85Mbps Upload: 0.45Mbps
realistically, you'd want to stick with the same line -- so you should get another 4870. you don't have to, but you should stick with it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Garage PC
    CPU
    Intel Pentium E3300 @ 2.5GHz
    Motherboard
    BioStar G41-M7
    Memory
    A-Data PC2-6400 (2 X 2GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Diamond Radeon HD 4650
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP Mx705 (CRT)
    Screen Resolution
    1152x864
    Hard Drives
    320 GB Hitachi - System Drive /
    100 GB Maxtor - Diagnostic Application /
    PSU
    LOGISYS PS480E12 480W
    Case
    Generic Barebones Case
    Cooling
    Stock Intel HSF
    Keyboard
    Generic PS/2
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    10 d / 1 u
ok,
what are the dissadvantages and advantages of putting different cards in crossfire:
lets say 4870 & 4850?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    AMD Athlon x4
    Motherboard
    MSI 790FX-GD70
    Graphics Card(s)
    XFX ATI Radeon HD4870 512MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek onboard
    Hard Drives
    1 x 120GB Western digital (IDE)
    Case
    ATX Galaxy 3
    Cooling
    2 x 80mm Fans
    Mouse
    Logitec optical Mouse
    Internet Speed
    Download: 9.85Mbps Upload: 0.45Mbps

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Garage PC
    CPU
    Intel Pentium E3300 @ 2.5GHz
    Motherboard
    BioStar G41-M7
    Memory
    A-Data PC2-6400 (2 X 2GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Diamond Radeon HD 4650
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP Mx705 (CRT)
    Screen Resolution
    1152x864
    Hard Drives
    320 GB Hitachi - System Drive /
    100 GB Maxtor - Diagnostic Application /
    PSU
    LOGISYS PS480E12 480W
    Case
    Generic Barebones Case
    Cooling
    Stock Intel HSF
    Keyboard
    Generic PS/2
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    10 d / 1 u
oh ok not really worth doing then?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    AMD Athlon x4
    Motherboard
    MSI 790FX-GD70
    Graphics Card(s)
    XFX ATI Radeon HD4870 512MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek onboard
    Hard Drives
    1 x 120GB Western digital (IDE)
    Case
    ATX Galaxy 3
    Cooling
    2 x 80mm Fans
    Mouse
    Logitec optical Mouse
    Internet Speed
    Download: 9.85Mbps Upload: 0.45Mbps
no all cards should be in the same line. I also would recommend identical cards. e.g
if have a XFX HD4870 u should also get another XFX HD4870 and not Sapphire HD4870, just to advoid any problems.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    Phenom II 940 x4
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte MA790GP-UD4H
    Memory
    G.SKILL 4GB (2X2GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI HIS ICEq4+ HD4870 1GB
    Sound Card
    OB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23"
    Screen Resolution
    1600X1050
    Hard Drives
    WD 650GB
    PSU
    CORSAIR 550W (41amp single rail)
    Case
    XCLIO WINDTUNNEL
    Cooling
    case fans
    Keyboard
    Saitek Eclipse
    Mouse
    wired laser
    Internet Speed
    Cable Modem
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