Why GFX card with more RAM?

[Buchon]

Originally Posted by MajorBoris

The sim uses over 2.4 gb of vram when I play online at times @ 1080p with all settings high except ssao (fps drop near ground). That being said a 3gb card might not work all that well unless the rest of the system is up to the task.

So it peaks at 2.4 gb ... I guess the last ATI 7980 3 gb hit the spot.

I have an eye on it but is too expensive, hope it have a drop soon.