Vram used on current games

[Peedee]

Hi all

This is comeing from other threads, decided it may be better to use a new thread to talk about it.

My readings show 3.65Gb used in BF3 @ 2560x1600 with All ultra and 8xAA, 16x AF
I use 2x 6950's Unlocked.
I use Afterburner to show me my Mem use readings.

How does it work it out? is it indeed 3.65Gb or is it actaully half that due to the whole shared Vram when in sli/X-fire.
Edit: We now know that what ever Afterburner shows when in crossfire is actually double what it truely is! who knew eh!? ( the people who told me i suppose lol )

What amount of VRAM do you use?

discuss

 

[Peedee]

Will keep an eye on this thread as I have a couple of 6970's on the way. What fps are you getting with that res and settings?

With all Ultra and 8x aa (set in CCC) i see around 55-60fps in metro map.

I tend to reduce it to 4xAA though, gives about 75fps

 

[Peedee]

I have already explained this to you...

I know, But others may be intrested.

Im also intrested in various cards Vram use and other games

 

[Peedee]

I don't think we need to discuss as we know the answer and now you will.

2+2 = 2


Yes I know it goes against everything you have learned in school but just accept it. Whatever it says in afterburner regarding vram memory usage when you have xfire cards - half it.

yep i know it.

Added it to the first post

Do you get any signs of microstutter at all?

Yes i have noticed it.

Running at 50+ its not so noticable, but drop below 45, 40 fps and its as if i was playing Bf3 at 18fps. unplayable.

 

[Peedee]

Doesn't the GTX570 only have 1.28bg of ram installed? How does that work or am I just being stoopid?!

I think it uses from System Ram if it needs more, much like laptops do.

You suppose? Why I oughta.

/stooge

<3

 

[Peedee]

Ok cheers! I'll see what it's like on my 24" monitor at 1920x1200 res and pass judgement from there.

Might be ok for you, But seeing as i have just my single eye to rely on its abit hyper reactive to everything :/ any stutter or any slight jitter annoys the hell out of me.