Which 6950 Manufacturer?

[QwertyMusicMan]

Hello all,

I've decided to run two Radeon HD 6950's on my new build. I just have two more questions:

1.) Which amount of memory, as it comes in both 2GB and 1GB (I assume 2GB over 1GB)

2.) Which manufacturer should I get it from? ASUS, Sapphire, XFX... link?


Thanks!

 

[008Rohit]

1) 1GB one performs better on single monitor setups.
2) XFX.
www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150552

 

[Zero_]

This card is pretty good. I've recommended it on my $1500 CF build.

HIS Radeon HD 6950 IceQ X Turbo 2GB - $269
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WZ0HQ6/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=banforbucga08-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004WZ0HQ6

 

[QwertyMusicMan]

I have a higher-resolution monitor if that changes anything. I can run games past-2000 pixels... don't know exactly, sorry. I have a few dollars to spend. If I run two of them, are you sure that the 2GB doesn't do anything better on single-monitor?

 

[Zero_]

The higher the resolution, the more memory you'll need. For that kinda resolution, better off with the 2GB.

 

[AdrianPerry]

As zero_ said, for anything over a single monitor/anything more than 1920x1080/1920x1200 your better of going over 1GB and looking at 2GB cards.

XFX and Sapphire both make good cards.

 

[QwertyMusicMan]

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