x1950 - 256mb or 512mb version

[sare^baw's]

just got a new 22" widescreen monitor and i am looking to upgrade my gfx card, specs below, reading thru the posts theres many good things said about the x1950 card and i dont want to spend too much, so what version should i go for and would i benefit from the 512mb version or is the 256 good enough for my pc? Is any particular brand better than another brand ?

I play HL2 at the moment but i am interested in playing cod4 and the likes.

belinea 2225 22" monitor
Leadtek winfast geforce 6800 LE - GFX CARD
p4 cpu
1gb ocz pc4400 ram heatsink 2 x 512 dual channel
win xp mce
seasonic 430w psu

my setup is a htpc and i need it quiet so would my zalman vf900 cooler fit this card, the passive cooled x1950 is a good bit more expensive.

 

[schumi84]

Go for the 512MB version, as the resolution you will be capable of running at with a 22" will need the extra RAM. I have the 256 cos i only run at 1280x1024 (17" TFT) so max settings doesnt hurt it.

 

[Garyj881]

Get neither, spend a few quid more and get the HD3850 which is around 80% extra performance than the 1950Pro.

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[fraps]

512 mb

 

[Alexrose1uk]

I'd agree with Gary, spend that little extra on the HD3850, depending on the game it runs anywhere from 40%-80% faster.

 

[Minstadave]

You can get a 3870 for £135 inc VAT, thats even better than the 3850.

 

[sare^baw's]

cheers for the replies guys but i really cannot afford a more expensive card, i just bought a HIS x1900xt 512mb in mm for £60 so this will be a good upgrade for me from the 6800le.

now i need a new mobo with a pci-e slot

 

[Minstadave]

Thats a good buy, £60 well spent!

 

[Cyanide]

You can get a 3870 for £135 inc VAT, thats even better than the 3850.

£125 if you shop around a bit

Mmmm.... Crossfire.... *drools*