Difference between 3GB GDDR5 and 6GB GDDR5?

HaroldWhen · 7 Jul 2014 at 02:01

I'm assuming it's just an overall performance boost but wanted to know more. I noticed the new Gigabyte P35W has a 6GB GTX870 which sounds insane. Yet for the same price the GS70 has a 3GB GTX870.

So whats the main difference?

HaroldWhen · 7 Jul 2014 at 11:19

Cheers for the sarcasm owenades :l Thanks apostolis. I tend to game in 2560x1080. I'm thinking the 3GB should be enough for that anyway. What do you reckon?

HaroldWhen · 7 Jul 2014 at 13:08

EviL Ras said:
I had the same decision. went for the MSI gs60 due to the style tbh. I love the metal body, insane lightness, and the power. Gigabyte does the same for a bit less money, and you get an optical drive and more GPU RAM.

Would i change my mind and get the gigabyte? No! I love the steelseries keyboard, (better than my alienware one!), love the gaming series logo on the lid, love the style!

Its down to personal preference and how many textures you think your game will need! As long as it runs GTA V right?

Yeah see I currently have a Gigabyte P35K and it's okay but doesnt feel anywhere near as good quality as the MSI laptops look. Plus the fact that my GPU is failing so i'm probably going to need to RMA it.

HaroldWhen · 8 Jul 2014 at 17:35

Yeah my P35K is good but the build quality is definitely lacking. Sent it to their repair shop today because of the issues ive been having :/ MSI will be my future choice for sure.