So im getting a new desktop and was wondering if I should get a 1GB graphics card or a 2GB graphics card and what difference it will make?

Thanks in advance :)

The more the merrier! Essentially, your graphics card could be up two twice as effective. If you have the money for it, take 2GB over 1GB any day.

Thank You.....

Also is 8GB memory enough to run lcpdfr and mods?

Yes, 8GB just for LCPDFR and some mods is enough, but if you have some saved money buy another hard disk and use one disk only for games....*If you want f course :)

What price range are you looking for for your video card? If you got a little to spend, the pc that I am awaiting arrival of has this...

http://www.evga.com/...=03G-P4-2666-KR

More is better. My computer has, i think, 3GB of graphics memory, but yet i can't run the game at high settings. I have to run almost everything on low and I am just barely able to squeak by with just enough fps to run the game.

What price range are you looking for for your video card? If you got a little to spend, the pc that I am awaiting arrival of has this...

http://www.evga.com/...=03G-P4-2666-KR

Why thank you for buying that for me mind just shipping it to my house?

lol

But ya go with 2gb if you have the money and make sure its a good card to if your going to get 2gbs.

But I think GTA 4 only supports up to 1024 mbs (1gb) if i'm correct?

Edited October 1, 201213 yr by Darkangel

sure,lets go with that... :P

I only have a 1GB graphics card, and 8GB of RAM. You'll be just fine with those specs.

I only have a 1GB graphics card, and 8GB of RAM. You'll be just fine with those specs.

Thanks for the help guys :D

Im able to get a desktop with 8GB ram and 1GB graphics card or should i get a laptop with 8GB ram and 2GB graphics card?

Edited October 2, 201213 yr by ScottLCPDYoung

Make sure your video card is at least a 256bit interface. I have 2 128bit video cards in crossfirex mode and it only bumped my fps by 50

Speaking from experience desktops are usually better for gaming than laptops. And video memory isn't the only important here. Also look at the GPU clock speed. I use a MSI GeForce GTX 680 Lightning with 2GB of memory. Out of the box it runs at 1175 Mhz or something like that. I have overclocked it to approx 1300 MHz which made quite a big impact on my FPS in most games.

The CPU also affect your framerate and so does RAM size AND speed. As and example there is a difference between a i5 3570 and 3570K processor in terms of game performance. If I were you I'd set a budget for my rig and let that decide if I should go for i3, i5 or i7 processor. Then pick a graphics card that fits my wallet and my gaming needs.

BTW. Size of VRAM is not a good measurement when it comes to video cards. Some 1GB cards are better than 2GB ones.

BTW. Size of VRAM is not a good measurement when it comes to video cards. Some 1GB cards are better than 2GB ones.

Speaking from experience desktops are usually better for gaming than laptops. And video memory isn't the only important here. Also look at the GPU clock speed. I use a MSI GeForce GTX 680 Lightning with 2GB of memory. Out of the box it runs at 1175 Mhz or something like that. I have overclocked it to approx 1300 MHz which made quite a big impact on my FPS in most games.

The CPU also affect your framerate and so does RAM size AND speed. As and example there is a difference between a i5 3570 and 3570K processor in terms of game performance. If I were you I'd set a budget for my rig and let that decide if I should go for i3, i5 or i7 processor. Then pick a graphics card that fits my wallet and my gaming needs.

Make sure your video card is at least a 256bit interface. I have 2 128bit video cards in crossfirex mode and it only bumped my fps by 50

Thanks for the help guys here's a link to the laptop and the desktop.It would be great if you could help me on what one to get. :) Also just to add the graphics card (1GB) is -

• AMD Radeon™ HD 7570 1GB DDR5 Graphics Card
  

Laptop

http://www.dell.com/...ron-15r-se-7520

Desktop

http://www.dell.com/...del_id=xps-8500

Edited October 2, 201213 yr by ScottLCPDYoung

That's not even a gaming card. I don't think you'd be able to run GTA at medium settings. The best cards for fair price are HD 6850 and 6870 - with the later and i5 750 I can run GTA 4 on high with 35 - 40 FPS at 1920x1080.

Edited October 2, 201213 yr by Yard1

That's not even a gaming card. I don't think you'd be able to run GTA at medium settings. The best cards for fair price are HD 6850 and 6870 - with the later and i5 750 I can run GTA 4 on high with 35 - 40 FPS at 1920x1080.

How about this card ?

• 2GB AMD Radeon HD 7730M
  

Look at benchmark tests for different cards. That will give you a pretty good idea on how well a certain card performs compared to the competitors on the market. Also, the 7730M is for notebooks isn't it?

Look at benchmark tests for different cards. That will give you a pretty good idea on how well a certain card performs compared to the competitors on the market. Also, the 7730M is for notebooks isn't it?

Yeah thats from a laptop which I was going to buy ;)