How much GPU Memory in Needed

Mitchell7643 · Nov 4, 2013

I am looking at building a new computer to hopfuly last me 4 to 5 years. How much GPU Memory in needed?

CTurbo · Nov 4, 2013

1GB is plenty for a single 1080p monitor or less. 2-3GB is necessary for multiple monitor setups or super high resolutions like 1440-1600p.

What are you expecting to be using?

Mitchell7643 · Nov 4, 2013

2 monitors at 1080p for Gaming and videos

solomonshv · Nov 4, 2013

Mitchell7643 :

you can't really game across just 2 monitors, games force to use 1 or 3. if you want to use high AA settings at 1080p, than 2GB is a minimum. 3GB would probably be perfect.

Mitchell7643 · Nov 4, 2013

What i want to do i one for Gaming and have the other one up for other things like a movie or music

CTurbo · Nov 4, 2013

Most midrange to lower-high end cards come with 2GB anyway, so just go with that.

cuecuemore · Nov 4, 2013

Definitely at least 2GB, whether you should get more than that depends on your budget. If you're going to be maxing things out, then some games can exceed 2GB.

solomonshv · Nov 4, 2013

Mitchell7643 :

2GB will be fine

Mitchell7643 · Nov 4, 2013

ok thank you cause i was looking at

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133495

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202044

solomonshv · Nov 4, 2013

Mitchell7643 :

the nvidia card comes with a gaming bundle that is worth at least $100 on ebay, or $150 retail. but the performance is very similar. the 280x might edge it out in some cases but usually not by more than 2 or 3 FPS.

personally, for me, the GTX 770 is a no brainer.

solomonshv · Nov 4, 2013

there are cheaper 280x options out there, btw

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125475

this card is VERY good and only $300. good value if you don't need those games. it has an insane factory overclock and also has a longer warranty.

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