Crossfire 1GB 6950, Enough for BF3 on Ultra?

[jtam101]

I heard that BF3 uses more than 1GB of VRAM, so would I need 2GB 6950s in Crossfire or will 1GB 6950s in Crossfire be enough?

 

[blade061188]

If you are spending the money for a crossfire, you should go with the 2GB cards.

What resolution will you be playing?

 

[jtam101]

1920x1080. The problem isn't that I'm unwilling to buy 2GB, but in Canada, it's impossible to find the card I want (MSI Twin Frozr III 2GB 6950). I want the MSI for it's cooling and quietness, so I was entertaining the idea of buying the 1GB version, which stores actually have some of.

 

[blade061188]

What about here?

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=64181&vpn=R6950%20Twin%20Frozr%20II%20OC&manufacture=MSI%2FMicroStar

 

[blade061188]

or here

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1103917&CatId=7005

 

[Earnie]

new egg shows them in stock

 

[jtam101]

or here

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1103917&CatId=7005

Those are Twin Frozr II, unfortunately I'm looking for the Twin Frozr IIIs.

 

[jtam101]

new egg shows them in stock

Newegg.com has them, but they don't ship to Canada. Newegg.ca has them listed as out of stock, and it's been out of stock for a while now so I don't know if they'll ever get any.

 

[blade061188]

They have them on amazon

http://www.amazon.com/MSI-R6950-TWIN-FROZR-III/dp/B004UE1Q7S

 

[jtam101]

They have them on amazon

http://www.amazon.com/MSI-R6950-TWIN-FROZR-III/dp/B004UE1Q7S

Amazon.ca has one for $370. For that price I might as well get a 6970. And being in Canada, anything from Amazon.com can get taxed heavily by customs, which pretty much makes buying from Amazon.com a dealbreaker.

Thank you for your help though, appreciate the effort.

 

[blade061188]

Is there a reason you need that specific model?

I realize it is a good cooler, but there are lots of good coolers out there. If you can't get the frozr III could you settle for something else?

 

[blade061188]

what about this one?

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102945

 

[jtam101]

what about this one?

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102945

I have also considered that card, but reading the reviews it seems that it can get a bit noisy and loud. I'm keeping that as a backup plan, but would really like to be able to get my hands on the Twin Frozr III.

 

[blade061188]

It is a good looking card. Out of the reviews I read, many of them mention how quiet the card is.

Any card (even the FrozrIII) will get loud if you increase the fan speed high enough. I have a Sapphire 6950 (the Flex version) and the noise doesn't bother me unless I crank the fan speed way up.

If you are in a hurry to play BF3, I think you'd be perfectly happy with the Dirt3 card. But it's your call.

 

[we1shcake]

deffo get the 2gb version, here in the uk the asus direct cu's are cheap dont know what its like in canada

 

[exban224]

If you want to go cheap, a 5850 or equivilent will destroy bf3 at ultra without msaa, in the UK you can get this stuff for £100- 120 though if you want at least 2x msaa you will need a 6950 2gb at least. Even in jets this applies. 4x msaa, you need a 570 on nvidia but on amd you need a 6990! :?

 

[Dennycrumbubble]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102951&Tpk=Toxic%206950

This one's out of stock but when they do get some they go fast. As far as quietness, this card is great. Single fan in combination with a vapor cooling system keeps temps mild and sound minimal. If you're willing to wait, I'd wait for these and watch them closely.

 

[blade061188]

He lives in canada, newegg.ca shows the toxic as deactivated :/

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102951