128 mb or 256 mb

[bryanf445]

what differences will you see in the 128mb and 256 mb 9800 pro? im just asking because i will be buying this card shortly

 

[iamaelephant]

256mb versions will handle higher texture resolutions. I wish I had gone for the 256mb version, in retrospect.

 

[Roland Deschain]

Almost none, but wait for somebody with more knowhow to anwer your question. I have a 256 and my friend has a 128 and we don't see a lot of disperity in Doom 3 between out computers.

 

[Prince of China]

I heard 256-bit matters more.
That's why I already bought my PowerColor CP ATI Radeon 9800 PRO 128MB/256-bit.
And it's my birth-day today so I decided to get it today.

 

[The Terminator]

your not really gonna notice a difference with 256 mb memory. Maybe on games like Doom 3 at ultra high res n shit. Id just get the 128 mb and 256 bit interface and youll be fine and save some molah.

 

[Mr. Redundant]

I heard 256-bit matters more.
That's why I already bought my PowerColor CP ATI Radeon 9800 PRO 128MB/256-bit.
And it's my birth-day today so I decided to get it today.

happy birthday, and great decision, you wont be dissapointed

 

[Prince of China]

Thank you.

 

[iamaelephant]

Yeah definately make sure you get 256 bit memory.

 

[Washuu]

If it is a 9800 pro card, it will have 256bit memory, im sure. 256mb should definately be a benefit with newer games that are out.

 

[gh0st]

not necessarily. your basically paying for lower quality [slower] ram. its like that in most cases, and with most brands.

 

[iamaelephant]

If it is a 9800 pro card, it will have 256bit memory, im sure. 256mb should definately be a benefit with newer games that are out.

Wrong. Some 9800 a few months ago came out with the crappy 128 bit memory. Make 100% sure that your crd is 256bit because apparently the 128 bit cards are significantly slower.

 

[Asus]

256MB will give you slight gains that will show more as you increase the resolution when AA/AF are enabled.
In my opinion, 256MB is generally not worth the extra cost since at normal playing resolutions they generally give you the exact same FPS.

Unless you can find a pretty good price on a 256MB 9800pro, I would put that money toward something for your PC or in the bank for another day.