Hello, I was not certain that this posting is OT, so I labeled it that way, to keep everyone happy by default. I've been scrounging newegg to build a fast (AMD_ATI) workstation that is also cost effect (much thanks to Dale).
I'm a bit obsessive, so be forewarned. ISSUE: Ati video (mux/mix)ing video cards: Crossfire is but one ati video technology that allows a mobo to mix(use) multiple video processors (GPUs) on the same mobo. I thought I had found my mobo: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3516#ov http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128435 This snippet gives me pause: ATI Hybrid Graphics is a technology umbrella brand encompassing several technologies, such as ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™, ATI SurroundView™, ATI PowerPlay™, etc. that allow both an AMD integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to work co-operatively on an AMD based system to provide enhanced gaming performance, productivity and platform efficiency to the mainstream PC. * Please use ATI Hybrid CrossFireX certified DX11 VGA card (i.e., ATI Radeon HD 5450, etc.), detail information please refer to AMD website. But I want to use this fanless video card: SAPPHIRE Ultimate 100289UL Radeon HD 5670 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102902 Questions: So will the onboard ATI 4290 work with the 5670, under Gentoo? If so ati-drivers only or will the opensource (radeon drivers too)? Anyone got experience with this video card or mobo? Will they work together (which video driver)? I've had Asus Crossfire mobo's that are very picky about the video card. Guidance and comments are most welcome. (Naturally the system will run Gentoo)... James
