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I'm on a strict budget though. Couldn't that $20 be spent better else, like a better mobo or case

in that case just get the 2gb one, because honestly any game that requires 4gb @ 1080p is gonna be too much for a 270 to handle anyway.

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I'm planning on building a new pc and I am thinking of getting a 270X. However there is a 2GB DDR5 and 4GB DDR5 version. Im going to run a single 1080p monitor. I'm leaning towards the 4GB version because its just $20 more and it is a little bit more future proof if ever decide to hook up a second monitor. What are your guys opinons?

 

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You'd be bottlenecked by the 270x before your chocked for memory. But for only 20 bucks why not.

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Only get the 2Gb one

Ok thanks

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well on a card like a 270 you will never play at resolutions that need 4gb, so you will be absolutely fine with the 2gb  , however for 20$ why not.

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well on a card like a 270 you will never play at resolutions that need 4gb, so you will be absolutely fine with the 2gb  , however for 20$ why not.

I'm on a strict budget though. Couldn't that $20 be spent better else, like a better mobo or case

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I'm on a strict budget though. Couldn't that $20 be spent better else, like a better mobo or case

in that case just get the 2gb one, because honestly any game that requires 4gb @ 1080p is gonna be too much for a 270 to handle anyway.

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in that case just get the 2gb one, because honestly any game that requires 4gb @ 1080p is gonna be too much for a 270 to handle anyway.

Thanks, I'll get a ASUS mobo with the extra money

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The 280 isn't that much more expensive than the 270X these days. Maybe you could try and find a good deal on one of those? It'll be a bigger benefit than the 4GB VRAM option. And the same price on Newegg. Look:

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202099&cm_re=280-_-14-202-099-_-Product

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The 280 isn't that much more expensive than the 270X these days. Maybe you could try and find a good deal on one of those? It'll be a bigger benefit than the 4GB VRAM option. And the same price on Newegg. Look:

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202099&cm_re=280-_-14-202-099-_-Product

Won't I have to then buy a new psu.(I'm planning on getting a CX-500W)

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Won't I have to then buy a new psu.(I'm planning on getting a CX-500W)

It'll be close, but I think a 500W PSU can handle it. Unless you're running a more power-hungry CPU of course. But with, say, an i5, it'll probably be fine.

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for a few bucks more try grabbing a better psu.

 

well I'm kinda on the seasonic side though >.< their newer one (I believe) m12ii 520w 80plus bronze (flat cable ones) are pretty good. but might be more expensive depending on where you live.

 

well in my place both are similar in price and depending on shop the corsair cx one is more expensive.

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Get the 2gb version and spend the money that you saved on a better psu

 

The Cooler Master B700 is cheap and high quality-ish.

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