Ati radeon 6950 1gb or 2gb?

monovo · Jul 29, 2011

Hello

I'm gaming a lot and I wanted to know if there is a big difference between the 1gb and the 2gb, I mean, will I see a big difference when it comes to fps?

Also, if yes... should I buy it?
Because the 2gb is like 50$ more than the 1gb.

Thank you!

Efonzerellie · Jul 29, 2011

BigTerminator · Jul 29, 2011

You won't see any difference except for eyefinity, but you can upgrade the 2gb 6950 into a 6970 and that will give you a lot more performance. Make sure it's a reference card.

monovo · Jul 29, 2011

BigTerminator said:
You won't see any difference except for eyefinity, but you can upgrade the 2gb 6950 into a 6970 and that will give you a lot more performance. Make sure it's a reference card.

How do I know if it's a reference card?

BigTerminator · Jul 29, 2011

How? Come on man. If it looks like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...TC-Froogle-_-Video+Cards-_-Diamond-_-14103181 Apparently it's kind of hard to buy a reference 2gb card anymore. Might want to look into getting the MSI Twin Frozr III.

monovo · Jul 29, 2011

BigTerminator said:
Might want to look into getting the MSI Twin Frozr III.

Is this one is good? http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127575

Knufire · Jul 30, 2011

Appearently the Twin Frozr II is unlockable too, for a much more reasonable price.

Twin Frozr III is $300. A HIS reference 6970 is $330 with a $10 MIR, honestly not worth it for that 6950 IMO.

BigTerminator · Jul 30, 2011

Yes and you already get a good cooler. The 6970's cooler is loud and crappy so I went out and spend $70 on one to keep this thing cool. Get the MSI Twin Frozr III.

monovo · Jul 30, 2011

BigTerminator said:
Yes and you already get a good cooler. The 6970's cooler is loud and crappy so I went out and spend $70 on one to keep this thing cool. Get the MSI Twin Frozr III.

Wich one?
Because there is this one: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produc...413efaa9eb2a98d833bc9f&nm_mc=AFC-C8junctionCA

or this one:http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produc...bdc04f2754ea0d7e608e09&nm_mc=AFC-C8junctionCA

I think that the first one is better than the second one.

Knufire · Jul 30, 2011

They'll both unlock. the III is the better card. But why not get a REAL 6970 for dollars more?

monovo · Jul 30, 2011

Knufire said:
They'll both unlock. the III is the better card. But why not get a REAL 6970 for dollars more?

Thanks...but he 6970 is louder, and the cooler is not os good. Also, for the performance, the 6970 is a BIT better than the 6950. This does not bother to buy it

hajalie24 · Jul 31, 2011

The III has a MUCH LOWER chance to unlock. You can do a google search and find all the people complaining, especially since MSI advertised that it would unlock.

mgsickler · Aug 2, 2011

I would get the 2GB, games are gonna start requiring more and more. Especially if you want to get into eyefinty.

deathman20 · Aug 4, 2011

If you game at 1680x1050, sure I'd say 1Gig as long as you don't plan on adding more displays. But at 1920x1080+ 2Gig will probably be the spot where you want to be with more and more games coming out demanding higher requirements.

As well if you are going to keep the card a while, get the 2gig period. Just because it will last longer more life. If its a short period of time (say within next 6-12months at most) then 1Gig probably would be ok even up to 1920x1080 with a single monitor.

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