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GPU memory?

1GB version will hold you back in some games on higher res like bf3 + modded skyrim and future games. with the dual fan card you'll probably be able to overclock it more as well as getting an extra gb of vram.
 
HankScorpio said:
1GB version will hold you back in some games on higher res like bf3 + modded skyrim and future games. with the dual fan card you'll probably be able to overclock it more as well as getting an extra gb of vram.
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So for the £30 difference would you say it is worth it?
 
Thanks...

There are 3 x 2GB 7850s' on OC - Gigabyte one has most Mhz so is that the one to go for? Or the dual fan....?
 
I agree with Scotty and Hank. Even if your monitor is a low resoloution, you will not have the option to change monitor to a higher res without turning settings down in some games. 1GB is not enough now and unless you are at the top end of your budget, go for the 2GB :)
 
dont be worried about the stock/factory clocks,they will all max out ccc overdrive without touching voltages,unless your very unlucky and get a stinker,but 99% will do that
 
I highly doubt that the 2gb version will give you ANY additional benefits at 1080p:

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There is a tendency among PC gamers to get hung up on vram and I agree that if you want to max out something like BF3 you're going to need more than 1gb vram, but you will hit a wall in terms of pure processing power with a lot of cards, the 7850 included, before you hit a vram wall. 1gb vram is really all the 7850 can efficiently make use of at 1080p. Not that it's a bad card by any means. It's a great card. But don't think that strapping some extra vram on is going to turn it into a monster.
 
kissenger said:
I highly doubt that the 2gb version will give you ANY additional benefits at 1080p:

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There is a tendency among PC gamers to get hung up on vram and I agree that if you want to max out something like BF3 you're going to need more than 1gb vram, but you will hit a wall in terms of pure processing power with a lot of cards, the 7850 included, before you hit a vram wall. 1gb vram is really all the 7850 can efficiently make use of at 1080p. Not that it's a bad card by any means. It's a great card. But don't think that strapping some extra vram on is going to turn it into a monster.
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Ah well I ordered now :)
 
kissenger said:
I highly doubt that the 2gb version will give you ANY additional benefits at 1080p:
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If you like vanilla Skyrim then cool, if you want to mod it right up, good luck with 1Gb.

Add another for CrossFire at a later date, good luck maxing out BF3 as well.

Can't believe it's still an issue@1080p, especially at the price the 7850 sits at right now.

:)
 
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