PNY GF4 Ti4200 64MB vs 128MB?

[gtd2000]

OK you have all probably seen the deals on the above cards this weekend for $70.99 to $79.99 in various stores.

Now most people are trying to source the x 8 128MB card that come in the 64MB box - but does the extra RAM video card actually perform any better and/or does the 64MB card normally overclock higher?

Anybody with any experience of both cards - I'm sitting here with an unopened 64MB flavour which I may take back tonight and try to pick up a 128MB version

 

[rogue1979]

Some manufacturers put faster rated ram chips on the 64MB version, just depends. I personally would go for the 128MB version, even if it overclocks lower.

 

[gtd2000]

Originally posted by: rogue1979
Some manufacturers put faster rated ram chips on the 64MB version, just depends. I personally would go for the 128MB version, even if it overclocks lower.

Yeah I'm probably going to go for the 128MB if possible if only for bragging rights/more is better sorta thing anyway

 

[JammingJay]

The performance difference between the PNY GF4 64mb and 128mb is virtually the same in most games. Even PNY's own test results on the back of the box indicates a performance difference of a whopping 2% between the two. HOWEVER, in games that can utilize more than 64mb of memory, the 128mb has been known to outperform the faster clocked 64mb version by a noticeable margain. Personally I'd get the 128mb if at all possible for future games that plan to utilize more video memory. If not, hey the GF4 64mb is still a killer card for the price.

 

[rogue1979]

Originally posted by: JammingJay
The performance difference between the PNY GF4 64mb and 128mb is virtually the same in most games. Even PNY's own test results on the back of the box indicates a performance difference of a whopping 2% between the two. HOWEVER, in games that can utilize more than 64mb of memory, the 128mb has been known to outperform the faster clocked 64mb version by a noticeable margain. Personally I'd get the 128mb if at all possible for future games that plan to utilize more video memory. If not, hey the GF4 64mb is still a killer card for the price.

Bah, benchmarks are a bunch of fud. Try fragging 16 bots in Unreal Tournament, the 128MB card makes more than just a noticable improvement over the 64MB counterpart.

 

[JammingJay]

Bah, benchmarks are a bunch of fud. Try fragging 16 bots in Unreal Tournament, the 128MB card makes more than just a noticable improvement over the 64MB counterpart.

Here you go for Unreal Tournament specs off the video card As you can see, there is a improvement with the 128mb card in those cases. By the way, thats what I just said if you read the comments.

 

[rogue1979]

I agree with you and your right, just pointing out that the benchmarks don't even come close to showing the real difference in a real game with much more intensive graphics than a mundane benchmark. They show 2fps difference. Playing at 1600 x 1200 no FSAA and no anisotropic it can be the difference between being 100% smooth and starting to get stutters and hesitations.

 

[gtd2000]

Well I took the unopened card back to Circuit City and exchanged it for a "stickerless" version - walked out to the car and opened up the box to find that I am now the owner of a 128MB card

 

[Blooz1]

Good for you, GTD! That makes up for all the trouble you've been through lately with your ATi card!

 

[gtd2000]

Originally posted by: Blooz1
Good for you, GTD! That makes up for all the trouble you've been through lately with your ATi card!

Uhm...well I still have it and I even ordered another one just to see if it is the card to blame...ATI sent me an RMA for for it too.

I often build PC's for friends/colleagues etc so I'm not too worried about the Radeon it will get used at some point - it was a great card in my KT7A motherboard too

This GF4 deal was just too good to pass up

Thats two 64MB cards that I have bought - and received 128MB flavours