Xfx HD cards

[aspen]

Mornin all,

I've finally decided its time to replace my xfx gt240. It works very well, but dual display is only through d-sub and hdmi.

There's actually a small difference in colour, and well, it's not right is it, so I know and it's driving me nuts!

I'd like an xfx hd5770 or 6870. I like the brand, and they seem to be pretty compatible.

My question is, are there any revisions or product numbers I should avoid like the plague, it's essential that dual dvi works OOB..

Cheers guys

 

[xXWreaperXx]

I'm not sure you'll get dual DVI working on any of the cards but if that is the case you can always use an adapter for hdmi to dvi or mini-dp to dvi.

 

[Gordo74]

XFX 6870 is more compatible. Dual DVI is funky on all of them. Just use one on DVI and one on HDMI via an adapter that costs like $2.

 

[aspen]

XFX 6870 is more compatible. Dual DVI is funky on all of them. Just use one on DVI and one on HDMI via an adapter that costs like $2.

im glad you guys told me that, it's weird. This GT240 has HDMI/DVI/DSUB but it will only work dual on DSUB + HDMI, no other option at all.

I suppose it's the price you pay, for not paying the price of an Apple!

 

[aspen]

Thanks for the advice guys, I just ordered my xfx 6870 from ebuyer.
My friend at apple informs me my mini display adapters will work in it too!

Bonus

Of course this is the world of hackintosh. ........ We shall see

 

[aspen]

Ok an update


I just took out my old GT240

stuck in the XFX HD6870, (HD-687A-ZHFC) booted up, and it worked.

4 outputs all work together, on the same rail. So I mean DVI + HDMI - 2 x MDP
amazing.

the fan is very noisy though

im running SL 10.6.8

 

[aspen]

I finally succumbed, the fan noise is way too loud.

I have stuck an accelero twin turbo pro in it, and boy am i glad i did!! Amazing.