S STOPOT Distinguished Apr 21, 2009 238 0 18,690 Aug 25, 2011 #1 Hey, Should I get a 580 with 3GB RAM with 772MHZ 3GB or 1536MB with 832MHZ? 1.5GB has 4200 memory clock, 3GB has 4000 memory clock. Thanks
Hey, Should I get a 580 with 3GB RAM with 772MHZ 3GB or 1536MB with 832MHZ? 1.5GB has 4200 memory clock, 3GB has 4000 memory clock. Thanks
Gman450 Splendid Dec 7, 2010 5,786 18 26,865 Aug 25, 2011 #2 Well are you talking about the MSI GTX 580 3GB Lightning XE ? Well, unless you're thinking of playing games at higher resolutions like that of triple screens or more, there isn't much use for it. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500199&Tpk=GTX%20580%203GB Upvote 0 Downvote
Well are you talking about the MSI GTX 580 3GB Lightning XE ? Well, unless you're thinking of playing games at higher resolutions like that of triple screens or more, there isn't much use for it. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500199&Tpk=GTX%20580%203GB
S STOPOT Distinguished Apr 21, 2009 238 0 18,690 Aug 25, 2011 #3 What about future proofing? If I get one of these now, then when price drops in the future or when I need it, SLI them. Upvote 0 Downvote
What about future proofing? If I get one of these now, then when price drops in the future or when I need it, SLI them.
cuecuemore Distinguished Aug 2, 2010 2,190 0 20,460 Aug 25, 2011 #4 What resolution are you at? That's the biggest factor. Upvote 0 Downvote
S STOPOT Distinguished Apr 21, 2009 238 0 18,690 Aug 25, 2011 #5 I have 27'' monitor so the resolution is a bit weird. Its 2560 x 1440, but I can play on 1920 x 1080 if needed. Upvote 0 Downvote
I have 27'' monitor so the resolution is a bit weird. Its 2560 x 1440, but I can play on 1920 x 1080 if needed.
S starravier Distinguished Jun 8, 2011 178 0 18,690 Aug 25, 2011 #6 Honestly one GTX 580 is more then enough. Upvote 0 Downvote
S STOPOT Distinguished Apr 21, 2009 238 0 18,690 Aug 25, 2011 #7 But which one? More RAM for future protection or more clock for now? Upvote 0 Downvote
cuecuemore Distinguished Aug 2, 2010 2,190 0 20,460 Aug 25, 2011 #8 I'd get the 3GB at that resolution, many games use 2GB+ VRAM at that resolution. Upvote 0 Downvote
S STOPOT Distinguished Apr 21, 2009 238 0 18,690 Aug 25, 2011 #9 Ok, at the 3gb level I have 2 to choose from. 1 from EVGA at stock clock and 1 from MSI at 832. Which one is good? I know MSI will probably be better but I mean is it needed? Upvote 0 Downvote
Ok, at the 3gb level I have 2 to choose from. 1 from EVGA at stock clock and 1 from MSI at 832. Which one is good? I know MSI will probably be better but I mean is it needed?
cuecuemore Distinguished Aug 2, 2010 2,190 0 20,460 Aug 26, 2011 #10 I'd get the MSI, it will stay cooler and overclock better. EVGA is very well thought of, though, so you can't go wrong on this one, IMO. Upvote 0 Downvote
I'd get the MSI, it will stay cooler and overclock better. EVGA is very well thought of, though, so you can't go wrong on this one, IMO.
17seconds Champion Jul 27, 2010 10,584 4 51,965 Aug 26, 2011 #11 I have heard that it's possible to get a 3GB model at stock speeds and overclock it to a speed faster than 832 mhz. I'm just sayin'... Upvote 0 Downvote
I have heard that it's possible to get a 3GB model at stock speeds and overclock it to a speed faster than 832 mhz. I'm just sayin'...