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I just confirmed (by the PN/Sku) my 6950 is the newer version without the Bios switch, and won't unlock. So even if I wanted too, that idea is out the window.
crysis 1 or 2? My GTX570 is only reporting 800MB MAX VRAM in crysis2 (mostly 600-700MB VRAM useage on most levels) throughout the campain. 1080p, maxxed settings (no clue about AA, I know Crysis has some sort of forced MLAA in it, however).
I agree on newer games using more VRAM, however, I just don't think crysis 2 is the best example...
Got this in afterburner playing the 'masks off' then the start of the 'out of the ashes' levels, crysis 2 uses a lot more memory than you'd think. This is at 1050p too.
Winning!
So I took back the (non-unlockable) 6950 for the 6970, and it turns out they had a open box unlockable 6950. As a bonus, they gave me 10% off, so basically I scored an unlockable 6950 for $250+taxes!!
Nope, just maxed out settings, might have AF forced in NVCP but that shouldn't make a significant difference. When playing the game to get this I noticed that the vram usage steps up when you enter a new area, so it may be that this reading is not a fair representation of actual current vram demand.
any browser open in the background? I'm still maxing out at 800MB, tops. 700MB more common. I'll try toggling settings around in the user made settings editor.
LOL i liked that..
"Definately Iffy" but then "I fixed them by a reinstall"
sounds like a little PEBKAC
to the OP..
the Drivers from both manufacturers are fine. If you look you'll see both have issues and both have strengths. People saying things like "definately" and stating it like a fact doesn't make it true.
i've gone from 7800GT to X1900XTX to 8800GT to 4850 to 4870 to GTX 460 and now to a 5870.
Just install the 6950 and start playing