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GT 240 512 ddr5 or 1024 ddr3

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I'm currently trying to decide whether to buy a 512MB DDR5 or a 1024MB DDR3 GT 240.
512MB: http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5467135&CatId=3670
1024MB: http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5467136&CatId=3669

I plan on running Starcraft 2, World in Conflict, and possibly some Battlefield 2 or Half-Life 2. I'm more focused on performance than the visuals.

And the rest of my computer specs are:
3GB RAM
AMD 64 X2 2.8GHz
And I'm on Vista but might be switching to 7, if that matters.

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Count Ronin said:
All I'm seeing on 5670s is 400W, and they are mostly a little too expensive.


at load the ATI 5670 won't break 250w, see link below, so you will be fine with your current PSU. Plenty of people run the ATI 5670 on a 300w PSU.

http://www.techspot.com/review/240-ati-radeon-hd-5670/p...

the ATI 5670 is actually cheaper out the door then the GT 240's you linked. Both have rebates (the Nvidia's is better) but you will have to wait 6-8 weeks to receive it assuming you filled it out correctly and their are no issues on the rebate center's back end.
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