Is a R9 270X 2GB enough for gaming in one monitor and viewing stuff in another?

[javyer58]

Hello, I'm choosing a graphics card for gaming (MSI R9 270X) in one monitor at 1080p and viewing stuff like videos on YouTube or just having Facebook and Skype to talk and chat with some friends while playing, so my question is: do I really need 4GB to keep good frames per second in my gaming monitor and having another monitor for non-intensive activities?

I am using a FX-8320 CPU so no integrated graphics.

 

[clutchc]

Yes, the card will allow gaming on one while viewing 2D on the 2nd monitor. Extra Vram won't make much difference in frame rates, that is mainly for higher settings in-game; Anti-Aliasing, textures, etc. 2GB is all that is necessary today for most games at 1080p. 3GB at the very most.

 

[sora]

I think it should be enough. You don't really need 4GB VRAM at all.

 

[DroneDroneDrone]

You'll be fine with the 270x ( even the 270 could do this). And no you don't need the extra vram