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Lasereth · 08-09-2004, 04:49 PM

Yeah, but that generation of videocards only has 8 pipelines (DirectX 9). The extra 128 MB of RAM isn't even used to its extent with only 8 pipelines. That point is proved in the tests. If a card has more than 8 pipelines (GeForce 6800) then I imagine an extra 128 MB would benefit. 256 MB of RAM is simply overkill on a videocard in the 9800 Pro/FX 5900 Ultra generation due to their 8-pipe design. Here's further proof in higher resolutions (1600x1200 with FSAA and Anisotropic filtering tests):

http://graphics.tomshardware.com/gra...ournament_2003

-Lasereth

08-09-2004, 04:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	Yeah, but that generation of videocards only has 8 pipelines (DirectX 9). The extra 128 MB of RAM isn't even used to its extent with only 8 pipelines. That point is proved in the tests. If a card has more than 8 pipelines (GeForce 6800) then I imagine an extra 128 MB would benefit. 256 MB of RAM is simply overkill on a videocard in the 9800 Pro/FX 5900 Ultra generation due to their 8-pipe design. Here's further proof in higher resolutions (1600x1200 with FSAA and Anisotropic filtering tests): http://graphics.tomshardware.com/gra...ournament_2003 -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert Last edited by Lasereth; 08-09-2004 at 04:51 PM..