Is a gtx 780 6GB better worth it than a 3GB version?

[Zuhayr378]

So I was looking for a graphics card to suit my gaming needs and I decided to go for the NVIDIA GTX 780 from EVGA. I will only use one monitor at a resolution of 1680 by 1050 (60Hz refresh rate) so should I pay an extra 10 bucks for the 6 GB version? There was a deal and it may even be locked at that price so with one display I don't know if I can get more performance out of a single 780. Maybe in the future I could get a multi-monitor setup but I feel that 6GB is a bit too overkill. What do you guys think?

Is it worth it for one monitor?
How much would the extra 3GB affect performance if I play games on ultra an the highest settings with texture?

 

[ss202sl]

No. With 1 monitor(and less than 1920x1080) a 2GB GPU is all you really need.

 

[PepitoTV]

The GTX 780 is already overkill for that resolution, you're fine with 3GB

 

[Spectre694]

For one monitor less than 1080p no way. The 6Gb is for 4K and multimonitor setups. For $10 though you might as well if you think you will do multimonitor in the nearish future.

 

[ikaz]

no need but again for only $10 extra I would it just because the resell value would be higher. Though if its only $10 for the memory sounds like your paying too much for the 3GB version.

 

[Anheanz]

yea if its only $10 more i would definetely go with the 6GB. Even if you dont plan on it now, it leaves the option open for the future

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Look at the numbers.... look at the 5760 x 1080 numbers even

http://alienbabeltech.com/main/gtx-770-4gb-vs-2gb-tested/3/

 

[enemy1g]

If I may ask, how much are you paying for the 780? At the current res you're playing at, the 770 would be a better fit, for cheaper, if you were looking to save some money.

 

[Zuhayr378]

no need but again for only $10 extra I would it just because the resell value would be higher. Though if its only $10 for the memory sounds like your paying too much for the 3GB version.

Truth is that it's on sale or something...the GTX780 3GB is at a normal price. Usually an extra 3 GB should result in at least 100 bucks extra...but I donnoe, I'm getting prices from a different retailer, not EVGA.

 

[Zuhayr378]

If I may ask, how much are you paying for the 780? At the current res you're playing at, the 770 would be a better fit, for cheaper, if you were looking to save some money.

I'm only looking to get the 780 because I may upgrade my monitor real soon and a 770 is great too, but I personally think I can wait for the 800 series GPUs. It will take some time because I plan to build my pc in the summer where the new Intel 5th gen CPUS will come and I can't wait.

 

[marc79]

5th generation cpu's will be out around 2015.

 

[Zuhayr378]

5th generation cpu's will be out around 2015.

Yeah, that was the word, but I will just get one of Intel's haswell refresh processors, specifically either the i5 4690k or i7 4790k. The intel z97 chipsets on mobos are compatible with 5th gen processors if I ever choose to upgrade again, but either way I will build with whatever I have in the summer. Living in Canada makes everything come a lot later than in the US and a lot more expensive. -_-