Speed or Memory

[ZSteveP]

I just started researching video cards for an upgrade from a GeF 4 Mx420, and after looking at pricing and models was wondering if speed or memory was better for FPS. For example a 9600Pro w/128mb or 9600 w/256mb which would provide better FPS?

Thx,
Steve

 

[Corporate Thug]

256 is largely useless at this point in time

 

[modedepe]

Even if the memory was as fast on the 256mb model, it still makes next to no difference. Definitely get the 128mb model.

 

[JammingJay]

Hands down get the 9600pro 128mb vs a vanilla 9600 256mb.

 

[MDE]

The 128MB 9600 Pro uses faster memory than the plain 9600 (the 256MB versions are probably even slower). 256MB is almost always useless on a consumer video card right now (even on something like a Radeon 9800 Pro).

 

[clicknext]

Yep, right now 256 is useless and by the time it makes a difference, the mid-range cards right now will be way too slow for it to matter.

 

[VIAN]

Speed. Speed. Speed. Remember, its an AGP card, you have more memory than you think.