Hey all, I have a question about my motherboard. Can it support ATi CrossFire? It is an PoX EP-5P945C LGA 775 Intel 945P ATX Intel Motherboard (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813123014)
It isn't labeled on the box or instruction manual anywhere, so I am not going to throw away ~$130 on two video cards and not be able to use them. Thanks!
Also, if not, could you recommend one for mid-level gaming (BF2, Doom 3, WoW, FSX, Gmod, etc...) on a budget of about $130? Thx!
2007-07-30 15:22:03 · 2 answers · asked by God of the Godless 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Oops...forgot to mention...the 2nd question i meant recommend a video card...not a motherboard...sorry
2007-07-30 16:50:51 · update #1
No it will not run Crossfire, sorry. As for a recommendation, get this one for sure:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102061 this is the best deal out there for graphics cards right now.
2007-08-01 16:15:53 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First part of the question is No. I checked EPOX.com and that motherboard does not support crossfire. SLI and/or Crossfire must be designed into the motherboard, they can't be added in after the fact.
As for the second question, you'll need to do some research on the web for a motherboard that meets your price needs with the necessary socket type.
As the Intel site says:
Specifically, it is the boards’ support of multiple PCI Express* x16 slots, along with support in the chipset and BIOS, that makes these boards compatible with CrossFire technology.
2007-07-30 22:41:22 · answer #2 · answered by WarthogPlt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋