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i just realized how big the fan is on the asus ares compared to the xfx model, anyone know how big that fan is?

it looks like a 120mm..

and 3 slots!

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these better come with instant rebate/coupons for happy endings at your local massage shop!!

Card coming from XFX with 6 mini-DP connectors

http://tweakers.net/nieuws/65954/cebit-xfx-toont-overgeklokte-hd-5970-eyefinity-6.html

I have a 5970 right now. I want to get a 4gb model but I would like one that exhausts the hot air out of the case. I feel how much hot air comes out of the 5970 when gaming and I would hate to have all that heat in my case. Maybe the big heatsinks absorb some of the heat.

Not a problem for me, I have a Danger Gen Torture Rack, which is just an open box. Works great for the AC type cooling fans :)

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5970 with 6 DP
looks promising :D

You could also do two Eyefinity6 in CrossFireX. Not as pimp-tastic, but probably cheaper and a more flexible setup.

You could also do two Eyefinity6 in CrossFireX. Not as pimp-tastic, but probably cheaper and a more flexible setup.

How cheaper?
Now with normal 1 GBers
2 x 5870s = 689x2 = 1378 stock
1 x 5870 Black Edition = 1299 factory OC'ed

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It may be an issue of exchange rate in NZ or something. Assuming that the 5970 BE was USD$1299...

1GB 5870 ~$400
2GB 5870 Eyefinity6 $400-$500

Assuming high end of range, $475x2 = $950

Maybe I'm getting things crossed.

Normally a single card, 2 of, is more expensive that the same 2 GPUs on one card. Just cos you only have to pay for one of many of the bits, instead of 2. 1 box, 1PCIe piece etc. But it could be different with this particular card, I spose.

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