Dell XPS 430 Crossfire

misternumberone · 05-03-12, 12:48 AM

I'd like to know if it is possible to Use dual GPUs in AMD CrossfireX on the motherboard of a Dell XPS 430. Now, I know your first thought will be; THE PSU ISNT GOOD ENUFF! but I'm not using a normal XPS 430. Look @ my sig. Next, I know that the XPS 430 only has one x16 PCIe slot, but Cutting out the back of its x8 slot lets a x16 card fit, and work, in x8 mode, which isn't really a lot worse than x16 mode. I know that the X48 chipset, more importantly the ICH9R Southbridge, is capable of dual x16 CFX. Running dual x8 or 1 x16 1 x8 should be possible on it. I' going to try it myself as soon as I figure out a safe way to cut out the back of my slot without damaging the board. Just wondering if anyone has ever attempted this before. I intend on Dual Radeon HD 4890s Overclocked.
I currently use a single overclocked 4890. Yeah, I know, 550 watts Isn't enough for dual 4890s, but I have a 650Watt ready to slap in if the CF works.

misternumberone · 05-10-12, 09:20 AM

I've ordered a flexible 8X to 16X adapter after realizing that it's the most practical way to do this. It should come soon and then I'll update.

misternumberone · 05-19-12, 06:40 PM

I have discovered that the PC does not turn on properly with two GPUs. No, it's not the PSU. It seems related to my other thread:http://www.overclockers.com/forums/s...22#post7195922

Mr_Save · 09-04-12, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by misternumberone

I have discovered that the PC does not turn on properly with two GPUs. No, it's not the PSU. It seems related to my other thread:http://www.overclockers.com/forums/s...22#post7195922

I've done it... look at this mate!

http://www.overclockers.com/forums/s...08#post7287808

05-03-12, 12:48 AM	Thread Starter #1
misternumberone Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Braunfels, Texas, United States of America	Dell XPS 430 Crossfire I'd like to know if it is possible to Use dual GPUs in AMD CrossfireX on the motherboard of a Dell XPS 430. Now, I know your first thought will be; THE PSU ISNT GOOD ENUFF! but I'm not using a normal XPS 430. Look @ my sig. Next, I know that the XPS 430 only has one x16 PCIe slot, but Cutting out the back of its x8 slot lets a x16 card fit, and work, in x8 mode, which isn't really a lot worse than x16 mode. I know that the X48 chipset, more importantly the ICH9R Southbridge, is capable of dual x16 CFX. Running dual x8 or 1 x16 1 x8 should be possible on it. I' going to try it myself as soon as I figure out a safe way to cut out the back of my slot without damaging the board. Just wondering if anyone has ever attempted this before. I intend on Dual Radeon HD 4890s Overclocked. I currently use a single overclocked 4890. Yeah, I know, 550 watts Isn't enough for dual 4890s, but I have a 650Watt ready to slap in if the CF works. __________________ Using an old PC isn't always bad. Laptop: ASUS A53SV case, ASUS K53SV mobo, 2x4GB DDR3-1333, Core i7-2630QM, 15.6" 1366x768 screen, GeForce GT 540M, DVD-RW drive, 15-in-1 card reader. Desktop: Dell XPS 430 mobo and case(X48 DDR3 Version), C2QX AKA C2X "Quad-Core" QX9650 @3.2 Ghz, 2x4GB Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR3-1600, HIS Radeon HD 4890 Turbo+ 1GB GDDR5, Dual Sony Optiaric DVD-RW, Dell CAB-200 front bay memory card reader bluetooth, version, OCZ ModXTreme Pro Semi-Modular 600 Watt PSU, 2-port USB 3.0 PCIe 1x card, tp-link WNA PCI card 300Mbps wireless-n, Intel 320 series 80GB sata II SSD, Seagate Barruacuda 7200.7 7200RPM SATA II 160GB HDD, Random 5400RPM 160GB SATA II HDD I don't remember what brand, Dell UltraSharp 2005FPW 20" 1680x1050 monitor
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05-10-12, 09:20 AM	Thread Starter #2
misternumberone Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Braunfels, Texas, United States of America	I've ordered a flexible 8X to 16X adapter after realizing that it's the most practical way to do this. It should come soon and then I'll update. __________________ Using an old PC isn't always bad. Laptop: ASUS A53SV case, ASUS K53SV mobo, 2x4GB DDR3-1333, Core i7-2630QM, 15.6" 1366x768 screen, GeForce GT 540M, DVD-RW drive, 15-in-1 card reader. Desktop: Dell XPS 430 mobo and case(X48 DDR3 Version), C2QX AKA C2X "Quad-Core" QX9650 @3.2 Ghz, 2x4GB Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR3-1600, HIS Radeon HD 4890 Turbo+ 1GB GDDR5, Dual Sony Optiaric DVD-RW, Dell CAB-200 front bay memory card reader bluetooth, version, OCZ ModXTreme Pro Semi-Modular 600 Watt PSU, 2-port USB 3.0 PCIe 1x card, tp-link WNA PCI card 300Mbps wireless-n, Intel 320 series 80GB sata II SSD, Seagate Barruacuda 7200.7 7200RPM SATA II 160GB HDD, Random 5400RPM 160GB SATA II HDD I don't remember what brand, Dell UltraSharp 2005FPW 20" 1680x1050 monitor
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05-19-12, 06:40 PM	Thread Starter #3
misternumberone Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Braunfels, Texas, United States of America	I have discovered that the PC does not turn on properly with two GPUs. No, it's not the PSU. It seems related to my other thread:http://www.overclockers.com/forums/s...22#post7195922 __________________ Using an old PC isn't always bad. Laptop: ASUS A53SV case, ASUS K53SV mobo, 2x4GB DDR3-1333, Core i7-2630QM, 15.6" 1366x768 screen, GeForce GT 540M, DVD-RW drive, 15-in-1 card reader. Desktop: Dell XPS 430 mobo and case(X48 DDR3 Version), C2QX AKA C2X "Quad-Core" QX9650 @3.2 Ghz, 2x4GB Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR3-1600, HIS Radeon HD 4890 Turbo+ 1GB GDDR5, Dual Sony Optiaric DVD-RW, Dell CAB-200 front bay memory card reader bluetooth, version, OCZ ModXTreme Pro Semi-Modular 600 Watt PSU, 2-port USB 3.0 PCIe 1x card, tp-link WNA PCI card 300Mbps wireless-n, Intel 320 series 80GB sata II SSD, Seagate Barruacuda 7200.7 7200RPM SATA II 160GB HDD, Random 5400RPM 160GB SATA II HDD I don't remember what brand, Dell UltraSharp 2005FPW 20" 1680x1050 monitor
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