2GB vs 4GB VRAM

[ArkAngel.exe]

Okay, I've done TONS of looking and I'm wondering. Whats the benefit to having more VRAM? It's said that Skyrim Mods use alot of VRAM and that higher res uses more VRAM, so, if thats the case could you get away with 2 2GB GTX 680s SLI running about 10-15 Skyrim mods? or would you have to get 2 4GB GTX 680s SLI. All of this is for the matter of discussion. Res is 1080p.

[Guest]

I personally only go for 4GB cards when the aim is for multi monitor gaming. I haven't seen a game that on a single 1080 screen maxes the VRAM but that could just be me.

[Eztrcfyu]

Even with HD texture mods and other graphics mods too you won't max out a 2GB card with Skyrim on a single 1080p monitor. For 1440p or multi-monitor 1080p 4GB would be worth it but with a single 1080p monitor its really not necessary.

Like windspeed said, there isn't really anything out there right now that will use up 2GB of VRAM on a single 1080p screen.

[hiyayhi]

2 2gig 680's should be PLENTY of horespower

[SeekerAfterTruth]

I personally play skyrim with a number or mods probably around 10 graphics mods. I have a GTX 580 and am unfortunately getting a somewhat unstable experience due to maxing out VRAM (580 has 1.5GB). I have had to tone it done a bit so its at least playable. I think if you are likely to go all out with textures ie. at least 2k textures on everything and 4k textures here and there especially with increased uGridsToLoad you may find you get close to/just go over 2GB on 1080p. I can tell you for sure because i only have a 1.5GB card so only making a hypothesis here :D

[Deddie]

I personally play skyrim with a number or mods probably around 10 graphics mods. I have a GTX 580 and am unfortunately getting a somewhat unstable experience due to maxing out VRAM (580 has 1.5GB). I have had to tone it done a bit so its at least playable. I think if you are likely to go all out with textures ie. at least 2k textures on everything and 4k textures here and there especially with increased uGridsToLoad you may find you get close to/just go over 2GB on 1080p. I can tell you for sure because i only have a 1.5GB card so only making a hypothesis here :D

I have 2 2GB cards and many graphical mods on skyrim and my cards almost always have their VRAM maxed out and I tried increasing uGridsToLoad and skyrim became almost unplayable

[Glenwing]

1080p with mods: 2GB

2560x1440 no mods: 2GB

2560x1440 with mods: 4GB

Triple monitors mods or no mods: 4GB

[mgsstar]

Go for 4gb if you do multi monitor gaming.

[Wats]

I can tell you the benefit of having 2GB. That will make overclocking much better. Lower chance of having one bad memory module that will not go past xxxxMHz. It can make the difference between 6600Mhz and 7000Mhz.

Multi screen gaming or 1920x1080 Minecraft, just go for 4GB :P