ATI Radeon 5770 HD Crossfire

I am wondering if the ATi Radeon 5770 HD that came with Mac Pro 2010 model support crossfire in bootcamp window?

Is ATI Radeon 5770 card apple card or are they actually amd card?


I checked out the video card today, and I cant seem to find a place for the xfire bridge or the finger. If i install windows 7 on boot camp, can I install the catalyst driver package from the AMD website? or do I have to use the specific bootcamp catalyst driver from the AMD website?



Cheers,

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.7)

Posted on Jun 21, 2011 8:15 AM

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Jun 22, 2011 8:53 PM in response to X423424X

That site didn't mention anything about crossfire with the Apple's ATI Radeon 5770 HD, they say it would work with the PC version of the video card after flashing them. I checked my card and didn't see anywhere I can plug a crossfire bridge or finger, I guess It's not possible to do it with my mac pro without getting the proper card.


I kinda regret getting this mac pro with this config, after I got it, it cause me nothing but trouble with one of the faulty 5770 video card. I thought it would be awesome for hardcore gaming, but turns out it's not true. I should had gone with the 5870 instead as people say it out perform dual 5770 in crossfire mode, or better off I should had bought a PC instead.


The reason I got a mac is because of Mac has awesome software like iWeb, iWork, Aperture etc. Also a new EFI technology as well as the blooming reputation of Apple (thought they would have outstanding customer support) which replaces BIO as Intel suggested BIO is an ancient technology, i thought it would allow more compatibility with new upgrades etc.


I should had done more research before placing my order, would had saved me a lot more money if opt for a gaming PC instead.

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