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    970m 3gb Vram vs 6gb Vram?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Bofonic, Nov 18, 2014.

  1. Bofonic

    Bofonic Notebook Consultant

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    Hey was hoping someone could tell me what the difference here is :) I'm currently looking at the MSI Ghost GS-60 but it looks like it "only" has 3gb of VRAM ..is that going tomakea difference vs the 6b model?

    Thanks in advance!
     
    Bofonic, Nov 18, 2014
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  2. D2 Ultima

    D2 Ultima Livestreaming Master

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    If you want to read about vRAM and its effects on gaming, you should look at the guide in my signature. As for 3GB vs 6GB, it's just the difference in vRAM pool. If a game doesn't use too much vRAM for the 3GB card, then the 3GB and 6GB card will perform the same.
     
    D2 Ultima, Nov 18, 2014
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  3. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    There is a Ghost GS60-064 model with 6GB vRAM. I think it's about $100 more than the 3GB version.
     
    HTWingNut, Nov 18, 2014
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  4. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    Yeah I'd spend the $100 more for vRAM futureproofing.. This trend with new games is not something I like with my 2GB vRAM...
     
    TomJGX, Nov 19, 2014
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