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Scissor mode – ATI Technologies RADEON X1650 User Manual

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104 CrossFire

Overview

Scissor Mode

In this mode, each frame is split into two sections, with each section being
processed by one GPU. The ideal configuration is determined
automatically for each application.

Although Scissor Mode is generally a less efficient means of splitting the
workload than using SuperTiling, there are a few cases where it can be

more efficient. It is supported by CrossFire

in order to maximize

compatibility and performance.

1

PCI Express

®

CrossFire

Compatible Graphics Card

2

Radeon

®

X1650 PRO CrossFire

Edition Graphics Card

3

Partial Frame Rendered on PCI Express

®

CrossFire

Compatible

Graphics Card

4

Partial Frame Rendered on PCI Express

®

CrossFire

Edition

Graphics Card

5

Final Rendered Frame on Display