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Old 05-20-2008, 12:14 PM   #11 (permalink)
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should I get the 512MB or the 256MB?
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Depends on your resolution

if its a GDDR2 512mb, stick with a GDDR3 256mb as its faster

if its a GDDR3 512mb, you probably don't need it unless your resolution is 1920x1200 or higher
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resoultuon is 1024x768... so do you think 256 would be good?
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NVM my mistake... wrong port
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How is this card? ATI Radeon X1600 Pro 512MB GDDR2 AGP 8x DVI VGA TV Out Video Card 100-437510 at TigerDirect.com
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the 2600pro is way better
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what about this card...

Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100232L Radeon HD 2400PRO 256MB 64-bit GDDR2 AGP 4X/8X HDCP Ready Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

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