My friend and I are somewhat new to building PC's but have done extensive research in all areas. However, we have yet to definitively answer this one question.
Is the Nvidia GTX 760 capable of utilizing all 4GB of graphics RAM (in the FTW model) by itself? How about in SLI mode, is it any different?
Our builds will be using SLI, not just one 760, but I'm curious if one can even utilize it all. I mean, why make the FTW version if it can't?
We are strictly building with Battlefield 4 in mind, though of course will play other games. The build we're going with is the ASRock Extreme 4 Z87 MB, i5 4670k, and 8GB 1600mhz RAM. We plan on only playing in 1080p.
I've read a lot of people saying 2GB is "enough" for now, especially for 1080p, but we do wish to future proof ourselves a little. The recommended graphics RAM for BF4 is 3GB as most people know. Our understanding of how SLI works is that you do not add up the amount of RAM between the 2 cards, but instead the memory is mirrored, so our initial thought of 2GB cards in SLI equaling 4GB is moot.
We also realize that other cards are available, but please we just want this one question answered. We're not dumb, we know a GTX 780 exists and would be better for future proofing, but we need this specific question answered.
Is the Nvidia GTX 760 capable of utilizing all 4GB of graphics RAM (in the FTW model) by itself? How about in SLI mode, is it any different?
Our builds will be using SLI, not just one 760, but I'm curious if one can even utilize it all. I mean, why make the FTW version if it can't?
We are strictly building with Battlefield 4 in mind, though of course will play other games. The build we're going with is the ASRock Extreme 4 Z87 MB, i5 4670k, and 8GB 1600mhz RAM. We plan on only playing in 1080p.
I've read a lot of people saying 2GB is "enough" for now, especially for 1080p, but we do wish to future proof ourselves a little. The recommended graphics RAM for BF4 is 3GB as most people know. Our understanding of how SLI works is that you do not add up the amount of RAM between the 2 cards, but instead the memory is mirrored, so our initial thought of 2GB cards in SLI equaling 4GB is moot.
We also realize that other cards are available, but please we just want this one question answered. We're not dumb, we know a GTX 780 exists and would be better for future proofing, but we need this specific question answered.