GPU Memory Question

[AcidElement]

Now my mind is set that I want a MSI GeForce GTX 560 TI Twin Frozr II... Now the 1GB Memory version has a price of $249.99 on newegg... My question: Is it worth the extra $20 to get the 2GB version instead of the 1GB version? It's the same GPU, both are OC'd and have everything the same, just a little more memory. Thanks for your answers and advice!

 

[blade061188]

For only $20, get the 2GB model. You may not need it all now, but games will likely need more and more texture data in the future, or you may want to increase your gaming resolution. $270 is only 8% more expensive than $250.

Seems worth it to me

 

[AcidElement]

I thought it was worth it, just needed conformation from another person to make sure it was. Thanks for the help!

 

[AcidElement]

Best answer selected by AcidElement.

 

[17seconds]

Depends on your resolution, 1920x1080 and below won't need more than 1gb. In fact, that theme just keeps coming up time and time again in reviews I read: the extra memory just isn't a factor. The 2gb card may even be slightly slower.
http://www.behardware.com/articles/844-1/geforce-gtx-580-3gb-vs-1-5gb-test-sli-and-surround.html

 

[AcidElement]

Well it's the sa... Sneaky sneaky numbers... They may have the same Core and shaded clock speeds, but the 2GB version has a 182MHz lower speed than the 1GB version (1GB = 4200MHz.... 2GB = 4008MHz)... I think I'm gonna go with the 1GB version, I'm only going to be running 1080 resolution anyways