2GB 770 or 4GB?

[FievelGoesPostal]

I can get a 2GB version of the 770 for around $330 , or a 4GB version for around $370-380.

Do I spend the extra 50 bucks? RIght now I'm running a Radeon 6950 2gb that I've had for almost 3 years and have always run everything on ultra. I'm running BF4 on High with no problems.

Do I or will I need 4GB?

 

[JohnPMyers]

If you have a 1440p monitor or higher, or are using more than 1 monitor at 1080p or higher, go with the 4GB. At 1200p, 1080p or lower, the extra VRAM isn't needed so save your $50

 

[nickbachu]

i recommend the 4gb because modern games are starting to eat vram
look at battlefield 4 it can use 2.5gbs of vram on ultra on 1080p and if you are gaming higher it would help with the resolution

 

[FievelGoesPostal]

Yeah, I forgot to mention I'm only running 1 LED backlit monitor at 1920x1080

 

[nickbachu]

i recommend the 4gb because modern games are starting to eat vram
look at battlefield 4 it can use 2.5gbs of vram on ultra on 1080p and if you are gaming higher it would help with the resolution

 

[JohnPMyers]

Yeah, I forgot to mention I'm only running 1 LED backlit monitor at 1920x1080

Then yes, 2GB. The only exception to where you'd need more than 2GB on a 1080p monitor is if the refresh rate of the monitor is above 60Hz, which would then allow your GPU to display more than 60FPS. Allowing the GPU to generate more than 60FPS on a 60Hz monitor is a waste of electricity, time and VRAM (though it is useful for bragging rights 😛 ). This is why Nvidia offers Vsync to prevent this.

But yeah, if you have a monitor capable of more than 60Hz, go with 4GB.