AMD's website it calls for at least 1GB RAM to run the Radeon HD 5970, but since I am going to be running 3 of them, won't I need more than 1GB RAM? Will I need a better CPU?
Also, AMD calls for at least a 650Watt power supply, and calls for a 850Watt power supply if you plan to use ATI CrossFireX technology in dual mode.
Here's the System Requirements from their website: (
http://tinyurl.com/27vndvz)
- PCI Express® based PC is required with one X16 lane graphics slot available on the motherboard
- 650 Watt or greater power supply one 75W 6-pin and one 150W 8-pin PCI Express® power connectors recommended (850 Watt with two 75W 6-pin and two 150W 8-pin connectors for ATI CrossFireX technology in dual mode)
- Certified power supplies are recommended. Refer to http://support.amd.com/us/certified/power-supplies/Pages/listing.aspx for a list of certified products
- Minimum 1GB of system memory
- Installation software requires CD-ROM drive
- DVD playback requires DVD drive
- Blu-ray playback requires Blu-ray drive
- For an ATI CrossFireX system, a second ATI Radeon HD 5970 graphics card, an ATI CrossFireX Ready motherboard and one ATI CrossFireX Bridge Interconnect cable per graphics card (included) are required
Here is what I have in the setup currently:
I'm concerned that the RAM/CPU aren't enough to handle 3 of the Radeon HD 5970's. And that they might need a bigger power supply. What do you guys think?