6950 1GB vs 6950 2GB?

[dpk33]

Any big difference, besides the fact that the 2GB can unlock into 6970s?

 

[darkguset]

I guess in games/programs that utilise the 2GB buffer (or if you are playing at resolutions of 2500x1600x32 with 8x AA etc) you would see a difference (lack of dips in fps). But those are very few yet. If the price is right, go for the 2GB.

 

[wolfram23]

If you game on a single reasonable monitor (1920x1080/1920x1200) the 1gb model should be just fine. That or a 560 Ti. But if you have plans for a multi monitor setup I would recommend the 2gb version.

 

[dpk33]

oh and another thing. can a 6950 1GB crossfire with a 6950 2GB?

 

[wolfram23]

Yes but the 2gb version will lose 1gb of VRAM.

 

[dpk33]

what about if im playing at 1920x1200 8x AA. would the 2gb give more fps than the 1gb? i play bad company 2 btw.

 

[wolfram23]

I'm sure there's reviews of that.

 

[iam2thecrowe]

so far in modern games the 2gb is only faster at rediculously high resolutions, but who knows, a new game may come out with extra high res textures and fill up all that memory.... if i were buying a higher end card like that, i would get the 2gb. 6 months down the track you may regret only getting the 1gb version.