Is a 4gb card a big difference from a 2 gb card?

[HeyItsEchoHere]

I want to get a 680 on ebay. the 2 gb is alot cheaper. I have a single 1080p monitor. Will there be a huge fps difference?

 

[laviniuc]

no, for 1080p there's rarely any improvement when going from 2 to 4gb graphics cards.

 

[HeyItsEchoHere]

no, for 1080p there's rarely any improvement when going from 2 to 4gb graphics cards.

I heard that a long time ago but I was just making sure. Might get a 2nd monitor just for video editing and live stream stuff but not anything when gaming (Besides livestreaming).

 

[DarkSable]

There will be absolutely zero fps difference at 1080p. The only reason you need 4GB is if you're dealing with a HUGE resolution or an already-vram heavy game that's got dozens of mods. (skryrim with an 'ultimate' mod pack, for example.)

The only thing that the VRAM is used for is holding the image before it's sent to the screen. Just like with computer RAM, once you have enough, adding more gives you very very very little benefit.

That being said, are you sure about getting a 680? You can probably find a 670 for a lot less, and the 680 is only 5% more powerful than a 670. The 770 is more powerful than either of them.

 

[HeyItsEchoHere]

There will be absolutely zero fps difference at 1080p. The only reason you need 4GB is if you're dealing with a HUGE resolution or an already-vram heavy game that's got dozens of mods. (skryrim with an 'ultimate' mod pack, for example.)

The only thing that the VRAM is used for is holding the image before it's sent to the screen. Just like with computer RAM, once you have enough, adding more gives you very very very little benefit.

That being said, are you sure about getting a 680? You can probably find a 670 for a lot less, and the 680 is only 5% more powerful than a 670. The 770 is more powerful than either of them.

I found a 680 for about 200 dollars lol

 

[DarkSable]

I found a 680 for about 200 dollars lol

Then leap on it. And make sure you aren't being scammed and there's a "for parts" small text anywhere.

 

[HeyItsEchoHere]

I found a 680 for about 200 dollars lol

Then leap on it. And make sure you aren't being scammed and there's a "for parts" small text anywhere.

It says used on ebay and it says "The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended." So, it should work. If not I am going to have to contact ebay.

 

[DarkSable]

Sounds like you're fine, then.