580 with more RAM or Clock?

[STOPOT]

Hey,
Should I get a 580 with 3GB RAM with 772MHZ 3GB or 1536MB with 832MHZ?
1.5GB has 4200 memory clock, 3GB has 4000 memory clock. Thanks

 

[Gman450]

Well are you talking about the MSI GTX 580 3GB Lightning XE ?
Well, unless you're thinking of playing games at higher resolutions like that of triple screens or more, there isn't much use for it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500199&Tpk=GTX%20580%203GB

 

[STOPOT]

What about future proofing? If I get one of these now, then when price drops in the future or when I need it, SLI them.

 

[cuecuemore]

What resolution are you at? That's the biggest factor.

 

[STOPOT]

I have 27'' monitor so the resolution is a bit weird. Its 2560 x 1440, but I can play on 1920 x 1080 if needed.

 

[starravier]

Honestly one GTX 580 is more then enough.

 

[STOPOT]

But which one? More RAM for future protection or more clock for now?

 

[cuecuemore]

I'd get the 3GB at that resolution, many games use 2GB+ VRAM at that resolution.

 

[STOPOT]

Ok, at the 3gb level I have 2 to choose from. 1 from EVGA at stock clock and 1 from MSI at 832. Which one is good? I know MSI will probably be better but I mean is it needed?

 

[cuecuemore]

I'd get the MSI, it will stay cooler and overclock better. EVGA is very well thought of, though, so you can't go wrong on this one, IMO.

 

[17seconds]

I have heard that it's possible to get a 3GB model at stock speeds and overclock it to a speed faster than 832 mhz. I'm just sayin'...