Are they off their rocket?

[m3talc0re]

Eh, wtf?

http://www.alienware.com/microsite/a...00-series.aspx

Scroll down to the "benchmarks" and you'll see what I mean...

† Alienware does not guarantee performance numbers. Performance will vary depending upon configuration. All performance tests run on an Alienware ALX: Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 @ 4.0GHz, 4GB DDR3 Memory @ 1600MHz, Dual ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2.

You know what, going by that little fine-print statement there, I'm betting their bs benchmarks are using THAT setup and then the ones they're using for the other benches are from another source, probably using a weaker setup than that system.

[Uber_Tiny]

This makes me laugh in so many ways.

[Uber_Tiny]

To ad to this



And the disclaimer

The Information presented in this document is for informational purposes only and may contain technical inaccuracies, omissions and typographical errors. AMD makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions that may appear in this information. AMD specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. In no event will AMD be liable to any person for any direct, indirect, special or other consequential damages arising from the use of any information contained herein, even if AMD is expressly advised of the possibility of such damages.

Nice inconsistency in ATI marketing scheme.

You can see the information here > http://game.amd.com/us-en/unlock_rad...870x2.aspx?p=4

and what the hell do the numbers on the left represent...the difference in FPS? Because if so, !

I bet they do this because people don't read the fine print and get shafted in the end. So far I have seen more than one benchy that has a disclaimer saying it may not be correct.

[SirBaron]

Well the 4870x2 IS faster than a single GTX280 when it works, but that graph is misleading...

[Rollo]

To ad to this



And the disclaimer
Nice inconsistency in ATI marketing scheme.

You can see the information here > http://game.amd.com/us-en/unlock_rad...870x2.aspx?p=4

and what the hell do the numbers on the left represent...the difference in FPS? Because if so, !

I bet they do this because people don't read the fine print and get shafted in the end. So far I have seen more than one benchy that has a disclaimer saying it may not be correct.

That chart may well be right. I bet I could make a chart like that comparing the 4870X2 (a Crossfire solution) to the GTX280.

You'd just have to find games/settings that scale well with Crossfire, and places in the game that put single GPU at a disadvantage.

[Uber_Tiny]

That chart may well be right. I bet I could make a chart like that comparing the 4870X2 (a Crossfire solution) to the GTX280.

You'd just have to find games/settings that scale well with Crossfire, and places in the game that put single GPU at a disadvantage.

Just funny how they are playing it out to be.