Half64 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) You're confused, a 32bit app can access more than 2GB if the flag is set large large address aware, this will only work in a 64bit OS. A 32bit OS is the one with the per app memory access limit. The game shouldn't crash if it runs out of VRAM because it goes to main ram, so all you will get is pausing because main ram is much slower. A 64bit OS for games is the way to go, don't even think about a 32bit OS. Edited January 31, 2013 by Half64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar1975 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Now I am really confused, as Half654 said I know (or I think to know) that Skyrim is capable to manage more than 2GB, so in a Win 64bits system with 8 GB of RAM that is not a limit for performamce ¿I am correct? My near horizont is focused on: Skyrim Ultra modded with ENB, The new Simcity and the incoming Elder Scrolls online so .. that the reason I ask for the more VRAM vs a bit more raw power question. In few words: GTX 560 TI 1GB >>>>> a) GTX 660 3GB or b) GTX 660Ti 2GB or c) .. wait Btw, excuse me for my bad english, it's not my mother language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrk2f9 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Your results are going to depend on the rest of your system and the mods you're running. If you're running a lot of scripted mods, that can cut into your performance. If you're rocking an old CPU, you're probably never going to hit 60 FPS with tons of textures and ENB and decent looking shadows. Also, if you're not on an SSD then a fancy new video card won't solve load stuttering. With a 7950 3GB, I'm still only running around 30-40 fps out in the wilderness when I use an ENB and texture packs (50-60 without ENB). But my CPU is 3 years old. That's not to say that a new video card won't help. I just think you shouldn't get your hopes too high if your entire system is in need of an upgrade. Also, you should keep in mind that SLI (you mentioned that you might do that later) does not increase your available VRAM. If you have two 2GB cards in SLI, you'll still only have 2GB of VRAM available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavinaJo Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I also have a simular question except basically mine is weather to SLI or Not my System is fairly decent with the exception of my video card (GeForce 460 GTX 1Gib Video Memory Main Board ASUS (don't ask model) SLI Capable with I7 Intel Chip 3.4/3.4 4cores8Gib DDR3 Main memory standard Sata Harddrive 1TB partitioned windows 7 64bit Home Premium haven't touch hd textures and/or the DLC pack simply because i read a 1 gig card can't handle them also haven't touched STEP for simular reasons though i've used some of the suggestions in the mod. At any road i'd like to purchase a 600 series card is it worth bothering with SLI if i go with a 2gig GeForce 610 or better. I'm not really into the newer games outside of TES Elder Scrolls most of my games run fine with current card (exception is MineCraft with high def texture packs.) The other consideration is that I use a Dual Monitor setup and in the pass when i used a SLI config i had to disable the dual monitor settings. I'm not into the real tech end of Graphics card/monitors just want to know if there is advantage in SLI or should i just get a single Card so i can experience Skyrim with the better Graphics. I'm aware that SLI doesn't double the vram capacity it Just allows a faster video processing by sharing VPU's Thanks in Advance and for your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsYchotic666Joker Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) Get an Evga gtx 670 FTW 4gb or 2-3...or get some 680's. Don't let anybody trick you and say 2gb is fine, i have seen this for myself and 2gb is NOT enough even for 1080p...and if there is a little wiggle room just think ahead...games always advance, i have seen skyrim eat up over 3gb vram alone at 1080p... Edited February 2, 2013 by PsYchotic666Joker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar1975 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Get an Evga gtx 670 FTW 4gb or 2-3...or get some 680's. Don't let anybody trick you and say 2gb is fine, i have seen this for myself and 2gb is NOT enough even for 1080p...and if there is a little wiggle room just think ahead...games always advance, i have seen skyrim eat up over 3gb vram alone at 1080p... In my case the point is if the GTX 660 FTW 3GB is enough for 1920x1200 or not, 670 4GB FTW is a bit expansive altough the alternative is .. wait :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdexter Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Hi,Perhaps this might help a little bit... Last week I decided to buy an xfx hd7950 black edition (900mhz) DD with 3gb memory (factory oc also). Okay, this is amd, however i decided to go eventually for a 3gb card, even after the sales rep told me this would probably not gain advantage for the next 2 years. I knew like you i play a heavy mod packed skyrim with very high res textures (flora overhaul, city overhauls, lush grass and trees, skyrim hd, enb customized with hq ao and il, oa...) at highest settings. After playing a few days i recorded mostly on average about 35-55 fps. Heavy places like riverwood with open plain and heavy shadows tend to hang around 30 to 35 fps. So without being a specialist, i think i did make the right choice with 3gb mem within that price range. Perhaps nvidia chipset will tend to perform even better with skyrim and tweaks... Have to say that the factory oc settings come with a very good dd cooling system, but still this gpu load temp can go up to 93 degrees C. Resulting in very noisy fan speeds. My rig: I5-750 quad core @2.8 ghz8gb corsair ram @1333 (dont know the exact value)Xfx hd7950 black edition double dissipation 3gb Hope this helps!Grtz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdexter Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) Hi,Perhaps this might help a little bit... Last week I decided to buy an xfx hd7950 black edition (900mhz) DD with 3gb memory (factory oc also). Okay, this is amd, however i decided to go eventually for a 3gb card, even after the sales rep told me this would probably not gain advantage for the next 2 years. I knew like you i play a heavy mod packed skyrim with very high res textures (flora overhaul, city overhauls, lush grass and trees, skyrim hd, enb customized with hq ao and il, oa...) at highest settings. After playing a few days i recorded mostly on average about 35-55 fps. Heavy places like riverwood with open plain and heavy shadows tend to hang around 30 to 35 fps. So without being a specialist, i think i did make the right choice with 3gb mem within that price range. Perhaps nvidia chipset will tend to perform even better with skyrim and tweaks... Have to say that the factory oc settings come with a very good dd cooling system, but still this gpu load temp can go up to 93 degrees C. Resulting in very noisy fan speeds. My rig: I5-750 quad core @2.8 ghz8gb corsair ram @1333 (dont know the exact value)Xfx hd7950 black edition double dissipation 3gb Gpuz registered mem usage @ 2.5 gb fyi. Hope this helps!Grtz Edited February 4, 2013 by pdexter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDevilChild2006 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I would say look at the 7950s, good price for what you get, good/great overclockers as well. MSI Twin Frozr is what I'm running and as of now I'm not having any issues with mods/enb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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