SLI and VRAM question...

[Laytonoid]

So if you have 2x2gb in SLI.. is there zero increase in performance of the vram over having just 2gb vram? There is absolutely zero SLI vram benefit over just a single cards vram?

 

[Traciatim]

That is correct, each card has a copy of the data so 2x2gb doesn't make 4GB.

 

[Laytonoid]

So it doesnt do anthing at all have 2x2? How long do you think 2 gb vram will last for 1080p?

 

[Traciatim]

So it doesnt do anthing at all have 2x2? How long do you think 2 gb vram will last for 1080p?

It will last as long as you need it to. If the next gen of games comes out and needs 3gb to run on 'ultra' textures, you just run on high. It's not like you can't play the game or anything.

People are still playing games on 1GB or under (take a look at the steam hardware survey, 50% of people on steam have 1GB or less). It's not like they aren't enjoying games.

 

[Laytonoid]

Im sure by the time really high graphics next gen arrives i will be running on high anyways. Thanks!