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silent420 · 06-16-2011, 10:44 PM

Since i didn't get any reply's on another forum......guess ill ask here so someone can help me decide.
Can't decide on if i should get a 2gb version of the 6950s or just get a 1gb version..... or maybe go with something from Nvidia, but i haven't had one of their gpus in a long *** time. I know some of the 2gb versions of 6950s can be unlocked to 6970s, but that's not entirely why i was thinking about going with a 2gb version.
I just can't decide on which would be more worthwhile or if the extra price on the 2gb version are worth it. I'm using a 1600x900 monitor for now, and will most likely hook it up to my big screen off and on(1080p). Actually had a 6870 for my build when i built it about 2weeks or so ago, but it was DOA and so i just got a full refund and decided on getting something better since i had the extra money.

Paladuck · 06-16-2011, 11:34 PM

I think the 1GB will be more than enough, especially at that resolution. I don't think the unlockable 6950s are for sale anymore, so it would be difficult to find one.

Two useful links for you:
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...6670,2935.html

bakaro · 06-16-2011, 11:38 PM

the 2gb would give you more benefit over time, but if you know you're gonna change it within the next 15 months, don't go for it

silent420 · 06-17-2011, 02:45 AM

Actually looked through both of those links but still couldn't decide.

As for upgrading in half a year+. Wasn't actually planning on it. So i guess i could just go with the 2gb version. At least i got some reply's here....

SnOwBunZz · 06-17-2011, 01:55 PM

I have a pretty high-res dualscreen setup (1920*1080 and 1680*1050) running both from a single GTX285 1GB and I don't have any troubles. (RAM and processing power wise anyways)

The 1GB one will suffice. If you're going to get the 2GB one, I'd recommend to get a HD6970, since it's not that much more either.

silent420 · 06-17-2011, 05:21 PM

Well, the 6970s are about 80$ more expensive from the 6950s i was looking at. Only have about 275$ for a new GPU.

SnOwBunZz · 06-17-2011, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silent420

Well, the 6970s are about 80$ more expensive from the 6950s i was looking at. Only have about 275$ for a new GPU.

For all I knew your budget could be 300usd. ><

As I said before, the 1GB version will do just fine.
By the time it really reaches the memory cap we'll be 2-3 generations further anyways.

TreyTrey12 · 06-17-2011, 06:12 PM

1 gb is perfect for gaming; I leave rivatuner running to monitor how much memory i use personally. at 1920 x 1080, every game i usually play maxed, i rarely go above 800 mbs. My GPU has 1.2 gigs i believe.

so yes, 1 gig is perfect bro.

silent420 · 06-17-2011, 06:23 PM

Alright thanks guys^^

06-16-2011, 10:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
silent420 Rock Man Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 424 Reputation: 34	Can't decide on a GPU. Since i didn't get any reply's on another forum......guess ill ask here so someone can help me decide. Can't decide on if i should get a 2gb version of the 6950s or just get a 1gb version..... or maybe go with something from Nvidia, but i haven't had one of their gpus in a long *** time. I know some of the 2gb versions of 6950s can be unlocked to 6970s, but that's not entirely why i was thinking about going with a 2gb version. I just can't decide on which would be more worthwhile or if the extra price on the 2gb version are worth it. I'm using a 1600x900 monitor for now, and will most likely hook it up to my big screen off and on(1080p). Actually had a 6870 for my build when i built it about 2weeks or so ago, but it was DOA and so i just got a full refund and decided on getting something better since i had the extra money.

06-16-2011, 11:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paladuck Roon's Rogue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pond Posts: 4,270 Reputation: 260	I think the 1GB will be more than enough, especially at that resolution. I don't think the unlockable 6950s are for sale anymore, so it would be difficult to find one. Two useful links for you: http://www.videocardbenchmark.net http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...6670,2935.html __________________

06-16-2011, 11:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
bakaro Ape for Diddy Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 262 Reputation: 12	the 2gb would give you more benefit over time, but if you know you're gonna change it within the next 15 months, don't go for it __________________ http://v0caloid.mybrute.com/

06-17-2011, 01:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
SnOwBunZz Nyan nyan ni hao nyan Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Flanders Posts: 8,018 Reputation: 319	I have a pretty high-res dualscreen setup (19201080 and 16801050) running both from a single GTX285 1GB and I don't have any troubles. (RAM and processing power wise anyways) The 1GB one will suffice. If you're going to get the 2GB one, I'd recommend to get a HD6970, since it's not that much more either. __________________ [My Anime List] \| [last.fm] \| [xfire] \| [Steam] If anyone would like me to build a rig, I'd prefer it to be in a thread in the tech section rather than PM. Thank you.

06-17-2011, 06:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
TreyTrey12 Cingal's Collar Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Somewhere...over the rainbow. Posts: 1,539 Reputation: 96	1 gb is perfect for gaming; I leave rivatuner running to monitor how much memory i use personally. at 1920 x 1080, every game i usually play maxed, i rarely go above 800 mbs. My GPU has 1.2 gigs i believe. so yes, 1 gig is perfect bro. __________________ Baby girl, I can’t imagine what it’s like for you I got you pregnant now inside there is a life in you I know you wonderin’ if this gon make me think bout wifin’ you Like if you had my first child would I spend my whole life with you Im kinda lost..see. Cole world!

06-17-2011, 02:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
silent420 Rock Man Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 424 Reputation: 34	Actually looked through both of those links but still couldn't decide. As for upgrading in half a year+. Wasn't actually planning on it. So i guess i could just go with the 2gb version. At least i got some reply's here....

06-17-2011, 05:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
silent420 Rock Man Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 424 Reputation: 34	Well, the 6970s are about 80$ more expensive from the 6950s i was looking at. Only have about 275$ for a new GPU.

06-17-2011, 06:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
silent420 Rock Man Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 424 Reputation: 34	Alright thanks guys^^

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