256 DDR4 vs 512 DDR3 --- ???

[Noid]

into a ....

DFI infinity RS482
2mb XMS Corsair CL2
A64 Venice 3400+



Only $7.00 difference in price ...

... which one best for my gaming? Quake4

 

[error8]

512 DDR3 should be better, letting you use the ultra high settings in Quake4.

 

[Noid]

Thats what i thought .. that the DDR4 speed would not compensate for the textures stashed in the extra 256 of DDR3 memory between map switches.

 

[andrei3333]

quake for allows for use of ultra quality with 256mb cards as well though, my7800gt maxes everything out with 4xaa at 1280x1024

 

[error8]

Originally posted by: andrei3333
quake for allows for use of ultra quality with 256mb cards as well though, my7800gt maxes everything out with 4xaa at 1280x1024

Really? When I was playing Quake 4 on my 7600 GT 256 mb I couldn't use the ultra high textures because the stuttering was severe. Are you sure that the textures are set on ultra high?

 

[IL2SturmovikPilot]

256MB GDDR4 should be better,though i haven't seen both the 256 and 512 HD 2600XT benchies for Quake 4 to compare the 2.

Though if the 512MB is cheaper......why not get it?

 

[Zstream]

Originally posted by: Noid
into a ....

DFI infinity RS482
2mb XMS Corsair CL2
A64 Venice 3400+



Only $7.00 difference in price ...

... which one best for my gaming? Quake4

Lower power consumption, possible faster texture transition in and out of the ram. Nothing else though.