EggXpert - 1gb 128 bit vs 512 mb 256 bit gpu's

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11-20-2008, 7:15 AM 426768

Chaas
Joined on 11-07-2008
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1gb 128 bit vs 512 mb 256 bit gpu's

okay..i know i can probably search and find this...but i want true life answers and maybe different experiences

what are the pros and cons of both? or does the up and downs kind of even them out?

i was looking at maybe gettin a lower end card...like a 4650 1gb 128-bit....instead of a 4850 512mb 256 bit.

its cheaper and im sure for my gaming needs it will be perfectly suitable..

just some intel from you guys would be nice

System Specs
Budget:Undecided...gonna take it slow VGA:Dual Sapphire x1600 pro 256mb...crossfire mode Monitor:Acer 22" Flat LCD
MB:Asus A8R OS:Windows Vista...mistake Browser:
CPU:Amd Ahtlon 64 X2 4600+ Dual Core Sound:5.1 Creative Labs Purpose:
Memory:2gb Corsair xms w/ platinum HS PSU:450w Black Widow Brand:
HD:250gb WD 7400 3.0 Sata Cooling:Thermaltake...cant remember much more Misc:

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11-20-2008, 7:22 AM 426771 in reply to 426768

SergeiV
Joined on 05-03-2007
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Re: 1gb 128 bit vs 512 mb 256 bit gpu's

The 256bit will yield better results. 4850 is an awesome way to go, don't even consider 4650.

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11-20-2008, 7:48 AM 426793 in reply to 426771

Chaas
Joined on 11-07-2008
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Re: 1gb 128 bit vs 512 mb 256 bit gpu's

thanks for your opinion...sorry but i meant to put the 4670

can i get a little more tho? what exactly is better? and plus saving money is the object in this case again

System Specs
Budget:Undecided...gonna take it slow VGA:Dual Sapphire x1600 pro 256mb...crossfire mode Monitor:Acer 22" Flat LCD
MB:Asus A8R OS:Windows Vista...mistake Browser:
CPU:Amd Ahtlon 64 X2 4600+ Dual Core Sound:5.1 Creative Labs Purpose:
Memory:2gb Corsair xms w/ platinum HS PSU:450w Black Widow Brand:
HD:250gb WD 7400 3.0 Sata Cooling:Thermaltake...cant remember much more Misc:

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11-20-2008, 9:55 AM 426891 in reply to 426793

GmsCool
Joined on 04-11-2007
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Re: 1gb 128 bit vs 512 mb 256 bit gpu's

If you are running a very large monitor the extra memory will help you out. (30 inch monitor or larger) but if your on a normal size monitor, go with the 256 bit memory as it is ALLOT faster and on a monitor that is smaller than 30 inches any more than 512 of video memory would be wasted.

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11-20-2008, 9:28 PM 427259 in reply to 426891

mhicks04
Joined on 02-10-2008
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Re: 1gb 128 bit vs 512 mb 256 bit gpu's

Looks like for your budget the 4830 256bit 512mb is ideal for you, great little card, i used it in my buddies build and it was very surprised at the performance. It really is a steal at $99 after $20 mail in rebate....

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131129

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Mushkin 580watt quad rail PS
DFI Lan Party Dark Edition X38
Intel Core 2 Duo e7200 @ 3.6Ghz
(2x2Gb) DDR2-935 Mushkin with EPP
ATI 4850's w/ Coollink GFX Chilla's in Crossfire
WD Raptor 150Gb 10,000 rpm Sata
WD Caviar 320Gb 7,200 rpm Sata
Phillips DVD RAM, RW, etc Sata
XCLIO Windtunnel Advanced Case
28" I-Inc 1920x1200

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11-21-2008, 3:25 AM 427321 in reply to 427259

Chaas
Joined on 11-07-2008
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Re: 1gb 128 bit vs 512 mb 256 bit gpu's

thanks above for the clarification on monitor size...i only have a 22" :(

and yes im thinkin the 4830 will be the right card after all....even tho i liked the 4670 initially

i just plan on buyin a 50 lcd on black friday so i need to have cash money for that purpose...but i still will be purchasing computer parts so hopefully i will get some deals on that too

System Specs
Budget:Undecided...gonna take it slow VGA:Dual Sapphire x1600 pro 256mb...crossfire mode Monitor:Acer 22" Flat LCD
MB:Asus A8R OS:Windows Vista...mistake Browser:
CPU:Amd Ahtlon 64 X2 4600+ Dual Core Sound:5.1 Creative Labs Purpose:
Memory:2gb Corsair xms w/ platinum HS PSU:450w Black Widow Brand:
HD:250gb WD 7400 3.0 Sata Cooling:Thermaltake...cant remember much more Misc:

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