Future Minimum Spec + SLI

[maximania]

When future games increase the minimum memory spec above 256Mb (for example)

Do two 256Mb cards run in SLI count as 256Mb or 512Mb.

 

[TheBlueChanell]

No. 2x 256mb cards do not equal 512mb when ran in SLi.

If you're running 1920x1200 or higher we are starting to see, finally, that having 1gb or more of Vram really helps out.

 

[Kowan]

256mb. The data is mirrored on each card for both SLI and Crossfire.

 

[maximania]

Thanks guys.

I guess thats another reason not to go SLI if you have a card with low memory.

 

[TheBlueChanell]

Thanks guys.

I guess thats another reason not to go SLI if you have a card with low memory.

SLi/Crossfire can be both be extremely good bang for your buck depending on the res you're using. I've been finding the 1920x1200 is an extremely good sweet spot for a lower end card SLi/Crossfire setup.

If you're running 1680x1050 or lower I'd recommend just getting a faster single card depending on what you're doing.