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Graphics 6950 1gb vs 2gb

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Thaifood, 19 Jul 2012.

  1. Thaifood

    Thaifood Minimodder

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    Just a really quick question, is there any point getting a 2gb 6950 over a 1gb when playing on 1920x1080 res?

    I wont be getting a second monitor. Just seen a 6950 1gb for about £130 which is pretty cheap and was thinking about getting one
     
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    for £150 god no! i have seen 6950 2gb go for the same new!. also at 1080p i would go for 2gb as you can crossfire as a latter date and not have stuttering problems like i did when i tryed to max crysis on a 560ti 1gb sli.
     
  3. Thaifood

    Thaifood Minimodder

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    130 quid.
    Plus I won't be xfiring with my mobo. The 2nd lane is too slow :(
     
  4. Elton

    Elton Officially a Whisky Nerd

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    Still too expensive. The highest price I'd be willing to pay for that would be $150. Or basically less than 100 quid.
     
  5. teppic

    teppic What's a Dremel?

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    A 6950 is a good card, easily worth £130 (new, I presume?). Once you get above £150 though I'd go for a 7850 instead.
     
  6. Thaifood

    Thaifood Minimodder

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    yes new.. suppose the 7850 will be coming down even more soon with the 660 coming out
     
  7. teppic

    teppic What's a Dremel?

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    The 7850 is a much better card, so if you can hold out for a lower price I would do that.
     
  8. allanparker

    allanparker What's a Dremel?

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    2GB is more beneficial at resolutions above 1920x1080 only.
    1Gb is still enough for 1080p at this current time.
     

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