Which Graphics card would be better:

[Lekti]

I'm putting together a new PC at the end of the month and i can't seem to decide which graphics card would be better for my gaming needs...

I will be running 2 screens at 1920x1080, i don't know if that will factor into the graphic card or not, but i will be using one screen to play on and the other to stream, or have some web pages open on.

Think I will mainly be playing "Star wars: The Old Republic", but i do intend to play other games like: Star Craft 2, Guild Wars 2, Mass Effect 3, Phantasy Star Online 2 and a lot more.(I don't play games like BF3 or COD on the PC)

Will also be using the computer for running things like 3DSMAX and Photoshop.

I've narrowed it down to these two but i'm unsure which one will be better for my needs/wants:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-168-EA

or

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-153-EA&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1341

Was kind of thinking the first choice would be better, but like i'm said i'm unsure. Deffo want to stick with the 560 ti, and the EVGA brand if possible as i plan to SLI around summer time.

Computer Specs:

CPU: Intel Core i7-2600K 3.80GHz
CPU COOLER: Antec Kúhler H2O 620 CPU Watercooler
Mobo: Asus P8Z68-V PRO GEN3
PSU: OCZ ZT 750W Modular Power Supply
MEMORY: G.Skill RipJawsX 8GB (2x4GB)

 

[Philip Perfect]

For running at high resolutions you may be better with the card with more VRAM. On the other hand, your alternative is cheaper and has a higher clock speed...

 

[arc@css]

2gb 560ti for me; you're only talking around an extra £25 extra so I'd say it would be worth it.

 

[Doomedspeed]

The more VRAM the better for your setup. Im going 2GB too.

 

[Johnmcbob]

2gb 560ti for me; you're only talking around an extra £25 extra so I'd say it would be worth it.

+1 really decent card for the money

 

[Deception]

This has come on TWO, its 2gb too, so might be worth a look at. Although its not EVGA, its still a good price

 

[Lekti]

So 2gb of VRAM will allow me to play on max setting a lot better?

 

[Philip Perfect]

You would see the biggest differences between the cards with higher levels of antialiasing and with higher resolutions. Lighting effects etc will be less dependent on the amount of VRAM.

 

[Johnmcbob]

Will do. If you're at 1080 a 560ti will get you on ultra settings with between 40-70fps online. Usually sitting about 50 and that's at stock speeds so could be raised a decent bit too