320Mb 8800GTS or 640Mb

[Sean Grenyer]

Hi

I'm looking to buy an 8800GTS Graphics Card to replace my 7900GS for FSX under XP but was wondering whether the extra

[DizZa]

If you run at 1680x1050 then definately get the 640mb version.

[Celtman]

No matter what resolution you run at, get the 640Mb vresion. The 320Mb version just does not cope with DX10 games well, and will not run future games a full resolution or graphics.
I recently bought a BFG 640Mb 8800GTS, and think it is great, especially when compared to my friends 320Mb version, it blows away all 3D games, especially FSX.

Hope this helps

[Sean Grenyer]

Cheers for the help guys. Yes I think the money is worth it, even though I'll also have to buy Vista as well to get DX10.

Sean

[cpthammond]

Hopefully I should be getting this card soon!! Sounds pretty good and its quite cheap