crossfire & sli

[Jaws2002]

I have seen my video memory usage go over 1.2 GB on regular basis. I'm running at 1680x1050 resolution. (my old screen can't do more)
So, if you buy a new card now, don't buy anything with less than 1.5GB memory!
There are a few GTX580's that came with 3GB not long ago. That should be about the best single GPU card you could get right now.

One more thing. Just because COD can't run SLI/X-fire right now, it doesn't mean the option should be just ignored.

[Baron]

Originally Posted by Jaws2002

I have seen my video memory usage go over 1.2 GB on regular basis. I'm running at 1680x1050 resolution. (my old screen can't do more)
So, if you buy a new card now, don't buy anything with less than 1.5GB memory!
There are a few GTX580's that came with 3GB not long ago. That should be about the best single GPU card you could get right now.

One more thing. Just because COD can't run SLI/X-fire right now, it doesn't mean the option should be just ignored.

So, what you are saying is that 95% of all gpu`s on the market is pretty much useless, even if its a 6970 or a Gtx 570 with 1/1.2 gigs of vram.

Wow, thats kind of big news if u ask me.


P.S. One of the tests was of the Zotac GTX 580 Amp2 3 GB. It showed that 3 gigs of vram made no differance what so ever vs 1.5 gig even at 2560x1600 res.

[Baron]

Anyways, the OP mentioned 1360x768 and there is no way in hell he needs 2 gigs, but hey, he can buy anything he likes.

There is no need to spread incorrect info based on "feelings". If they stick arround long enough they become "internet thruths" and that annoys the hell out of me.


Rant off.

[Jaws2002]

Originally Posted by Baron

So, what you are saying is that 95% of all gpu`s on the market is pretty much useless, even if its a 6970 or a Gtx 570 with 1/1.2 gigs of vram.

Wow, thats kind of big news if u ask me.


P.S. One of the tests was of the Zotac GTX 580 Amp2 3 GB. It showed that 3 gigs of vram made no differance what so ever vs 1.5 gig even at 2560x1600 res.

I'm not talking in general here. I'm talking COD. It doesn't matter if most games are doing just fine with one GB of Vram. If COD is the reason someone wants to upgrade, then one gig is not exactly enough.

If someone is buying a videocard for COD now, it better be able to run the game. What's the point to buy a card for COD, if the game uses more memory than what's on the card. And what about the future? you don't buy hardware for yesterday's games and apps. You better have a little extra for the near future.

Many people can confirm this. COD, at least before this patch, was using more than one gig of Vram on regular bases.

[ATAG_Doc]

Originally Posted by Jaws2002

I'm not talking in general here. I'm talking COD. It doesn't matter if most games are doing just fine with one GB of Vram. If COD is the reason someone wants to upgrade, then one gig is not exactly enough.

If someone is buying a videocard for COD now, it better be able to run the game. What's the point to buy a card for COD, if the game uses more memory than what's on the card. And what about the future? you don't buy hardware for yesterday's games and apps. You better have a little extra for the near future.

Many people can confirm this. COD, at least before this patch, was using more than one gig of Vram on regular bases.

Let me tell you what just happened to me. Since yesterdays update I maxed out my screen resolution and in game maxed it out as well. The fps is not what I like. It's not as smooth as most expect but it is soo beautiful. But I digress.

What I wanted to say is running everything maxed my water temps at the back of my reservoirs got nice and warm.