Help with Crossfiring two different graphics cards.

[Steampunk]

I currently have a Powercolor 6850 in my pc and recently got in on a good deal for a Powercolor 6870. The cards are compatible for crossfire. I'm just wondering what steps I should take to install both GPU's onto my computer.

My guess:

1. Uninstall the 6850 with driversweeper
2. Install the 6870 by itself and then update the drivers
3. Install 6850 and update drivers.

 

[Jorona]

Just plug it in. It'll detect with the same drivers you currently have.

Update to the newest drivers and Crossfire Profiles and you'll be good to go.

 

[Steampunk]

Sweet that's a lot less involved than I thought.

Thanks!

 

[allen5055]

Yeah no need to redo drivers. You'll be fine. I would make the 6870 the master card by plugging your monitors into it but I'm not sure it actually matters which is master.