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    Question about VRAM on 800M series

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Scionyde, May 29, 2014.

  1. Scionyde

    Scionyde Notebook Enthusiast

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    So, I've noticed that there's a variant of the 860/870/880M that come with 4GB/6GB/8GB of VRAM. My understanding is that at least for desktops, certain higher VRAM cards don't really have a point because the memory bus size isn't able to make use of that extra VRAM (Ex. the 770 4GB)

    Memory Bus size and how it effects your VRAM usage - Graphics Cards - Linus Tech Tips

    I was just curious, is there anything different about these versions of the 860/870/880M that allow them to make use of the extra VRAM? Are these GPUs in fact able to make use of that much VRAM?
     
    Scionyde, May 29, 2014
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  2. mathieulh

    mathieulh Notebook Consultant

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    It makes sense for systems with SLI setups. Otherwise, not really, except to cache huge textures.

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    mathieulh, May 29, 2014
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