Quote Originally Posted by Nick2.1 View Post
You don't need 3GB VRAM for a 1080P screen. Past 1.5GB for that monitor won't make a difference.
Well, there is a 60" 3D TV in the room, so I could probably use that. I can't remember if it is plasma or LCD as I haven't nor has anyone used it much, and it is going to be right next to where I plan on setting up the computer.

Quote Originally Posted by Nick2.1 View Post
That's memory clock speed, not the actual amount of ram.




http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...-2,1292-7.html
So clarify this for a computer noob.

Considering the amount of RAM, note that a graphics card with 128 MB of 256-bit memory would have much higher memory performance than a 512 MB model with 64-bit memory.
The 128 MB with 256-bit memory will be faster as long as the RAM usage doesn't exceed 128 MB, but the 512 MB model at 64-bit memory will not move as fast but in the overall scheme of things handle larger textures. Really, that's just a bunch of a numbers, and I wish that article came with a visual representation. So if I were to play Skyrim or BFBC2 with ultra settings with the first card mentioned it wouldn't look as good but the 2nd card would but maybe there would be something noticeable about the way it loads or handles throughout gameplay? idk

I looked at my card at it says 384-bit.