My last tower had a Nvidia and my current one has ATI.
I'm currently sporting the HD6870, from what I've read, its a 5850+ but not quite a 5870. I was eying the 5850 before the 6xxx series came out and when I saw the price... well, the 6870 and the 5850 was similarly priced when I was looking. Also, I heard the 6xxx series will Crossfire better than the 5xxx series so... in I went.
Current plan is to Crossfire it up in a year or two. Most likely a year... :3~
And really... I have no preference. I go with whichever I think it is best at a price at the moment.
Lastly, quick question... I can crossfire with any brand 6870, as long it is a 6870, correct?
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And Intel? What are you trying to pull here?