6GB GPU 7970 vs GTX 770 4GB? which is better value, and will you use 6gb for games?

[CustomComputers]

I found this refurbished graphics card thats 6GB and only $500 ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0098HW0H2?ie=UTF8&seller=A2EPWS784OXXK9&sn=Huskyinternet ) and i wasnt sure if it would be any faster than a 2-4GB graphics card for a bit cheaper. But at the same time though, if i build my computer with a 6GB graphics card, it would probably give it some epic resale value.

 

[envy14tpe]

The only conceivable reason I could find to get a 6GB is for 3 monitors. However, a 4GB should be plenty even for that purpose. I'd buy the 770 4GB. Why not a 2GB version of the 770?

 

[CustomComputers]

The only conceivable reason I could find to get a 6GB is for 3 monitors. However, a 4GB should be plenty even for that purpose. I'd buy the 770 4GB. Why not a 2GB version of the 770?

I''d just like some futureproofing, and i heard that games like BF4 are already using 3gb of vram

 

[Gam3r01]

Theres a reason nobody really hears about the 6GB 7970, it wasnt popular. People would rater buy a normal 7970 compared to a 6GB one. Get a 770, 2GB for 1080p, and 4GB for higher resolutions. There really is no such thing as "Future proof" in the PC world either.

 

[envy14tpe]

As Gam3r01 said...no real thing as future proof. What I have found is best, get a GPU that performs as you need (and not overkill) and if in a year or 2 a more demanding game comes out then sell the GPU and upgrade. Case in point.

I had a 660ti and it maxed out BF4. It cost $315. At the time the 7970 was $450-500. And it was slight overkill for 1x1080p gaming. However, a year later the 280x came out (essentially a 7970) in time for BF4, and I got this GPU for $315 as well. I sold the 660ti for $225. So, I did take a bigger hit on this one (compared to last GPU which buy and sell price was only $25 diff) but I have newer product and warranty. Seems like win win in my book.

My advice. Buy a GPU for intended purpose based on what you need now. You can always upgrade in the future, but there really is no point to a 6GB GPU.

 

[DeadGraphics]

There's really no point getting a 6gb 7970. I think the 770 is better. If you're getting the 770, as I always say I recommend the MSI Gaming Line/Twin Frozr