Video Card Memory Analysis: 256MB vs. 512MB

Posted on Tuesday, March 14 2006 @ 5:05 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

256Mb cards are fine, of course they are! …or are they?

"Does a 512MB framebuffer make any difference? I don't believe anyone reading this would disagree that 512MB cards will become a firm requirement of high end gaming very soon, but the key question here is do 512MB framebuffers offer anything to us now, other than future proofing?"

Check it out over at PureOverclock.

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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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