Yeah they sold out fast as lightning. I was able to order one but I'm just hoping I will be able to use it in my mobo. My primary computer just has one pci-e slot and ive got a 6850 in that one. My secondary older computer used to have a 8800gt in it but I managed to get a 5850 last week and get it working. The motherboard is an M2n-sli deluxe
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131013&cm_re=m2n-sli_deluxe-_-13-131-013-_-Product
Now I know that I will not be able to use Crossfire for the 5850 and 5830 that I just ordered because the nvidia chipset on the board does not support it, but I am wondering if anyone knows if just for mining purposes putting the 5830 in the second pci-e will be ok. As long as it is detected I don't think there should be any problems but I would appreciate if anyone knows for sure if running these 2 cards in the board is possible.
Thanks for the help.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131013&cm_re=m2n-sli_deluxe-_-13-131-013-_-Product
Now I know that I will not be able to use Crossfire for the 5850 and 5830 that I just ordered because the nvidia chipset on the board does not support it, but I am wondering if anyone knows if just for mining purposes putting the 5830 in the second pci-e will be ok. As long as it is detected I don't think there should be any problems but I would appreciate if anyone knows for sure if running these 2 cards in the board is possible.
Thanks for the help.
Yeah, you can mix and match cards. One of my miners has a 5850 & 5830 in it, running Win7-64. I've alson seen others mix the 5xxx series with 6xxx series.
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