Help me with the ATI 3850 512MB

[dougieboy]

Hi there chaps

I wonder is the ATI 3850 512MB card much better than the 256MB card... ie will i notice a significant difference between the two?

Will be running it on a E2160 1.80Ghz based system.

thanks

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[gurusan]

At what resolution do you game?

 

[-iceblade^]

for higher resolutions the extra memory comes in handy, but if you're running at say 1280x1024, then not really...

that said, i'd advise you to go for 512mb, as it seems to be the minimum these days for games graphics, and so it ought to last that bit longer.

 

[gt_junkie]

512mb is the only choice TBH.

I've tried the 256mb version and it was very good but i'd still recommend the 512. Far more futureproof!

gt

 

[gurusan]

for higher resolutions the extra memory comes in handy, but if you're running at say 1280x1024, then not really...

that said, i'd advise you to go for 512mb, as it seems to be the minimum these days for games graphics, and so it ought to last that bit longer.

Even at 1280x1024 256mb is not sufficient, IMO.

 

[icey_haj]

Go for the 512mb mate

 

[LoadsaMoney]

Echo the above, 512mb.

I used to use a 320mb GTS at 1280x1024, had to start turning details down, and res.

 

[dougieboy]

At what resolution do you game?

I use 1280 x 1024. No plans to change that. Currently using AGP 7600GS with 3ghz athlon Newcastle chip.

 

[gurusan]

go for the 512mb

 

[steve258]

go for the 512mb

The only choice.

BTW what happened to your oc on 3850pro?

 

[muon]

Definitely go for the 512mb version. I currently have the 256mb version and it suffers.

 

[mame]

sure i read somewhere that crysis at 1280x1024 uses ~318mb of video memory. Cant remember where though....

 

[kylew]

The price difference is so little now that you should always go 512MB.