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Radeon R9 270X - 2GB or 4 GB ?

16 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/radeon-r9-270x-2gb-or-4-gb.181771/

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daemon1 Original post #1
Mar 4, 2014 at 7:04 PM
Does it make huge difference of having 4 GB against 2 GB.
4 GB
2 GB

Price diff is around 2000 but is it worth spending more ?
HE-MAN
HE-MAN #2
Mar 4, 2014 at 7:19 PM
i think r9 270x wouldnt be able to utilize more then 2gb since its not that powerfull.
i myself have sapphire dual x r9 270x 2gb.
also if you're resolution is more then 1080p then you will require more vram but then again 270x will not handle all games maxed out at more then 1080p
bssunilreddy
Mar 4, 2014 at 7:21 PM
Does it make huge difference of having 4 GB against 2 GB.
4 GB
2 GB

Price diff is around 2000 but is it worth spending more ?

Get the 2GB version and save the 2k instead. For 1080p resolutions & single monitors 2GB is more than enough. Multi-monitor setups require more than 2GB.Ok.
HE-MAN
HE-MAN #4
Mar 4, 2014 at 7:21 PM
try to get it locally i got mine for 14,333
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daemon1 #5
Mar 4, 2014 at 7:36 PM
i think r9 270x wouldnt be able to utilize more then 2gb since its not that powerfull.
i myself have sapphire dual x r9 270x 2gb.
also if you're resolution is more then 1080p then you will require more vram but then again 270x will not handle all games maxed out at more then 1080p
Are you able to play all games at 1080p? My resolution in 1080 only.
HE-MAN
HE-MAN #6
Mar 4, 2014 at 10:10 PM
yes all games maxed out at 1080p.
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daemon1 #7
Mar 8, 2014 at 9:31 AM
Ok..I see many variant of 270x available online..which one to go for? I will try out locally first
rijinpk1
Mar 8, 2014 at 10:42 AM
Ok..I see many variant of 270x available online..which one to go for? I will try out locally first

you can check out asus 270x dcii or sapphire 270x dual x etc. also post the prices you are getting from local shops.
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daemon1 #9
Mar 8, 2014 at 6:37 PM
you can check out asus 270x dcii or sapphire 270x dual x etc. also post the prices you are getting from local shops.
Will do, also is 450w enough for 270x ?
Nerevarine
Mar 8, 2014 at 6:38 PM
a proper 450w is sufficient for 270x, what psu do you have exactly ?
rijinpk1
rijinpk1 #13
Mar 8, 2014 at 9:06 PM
antec vp 450 and FX 8350

8350 is a power hungry cpu. i suggest to sell vp450 and get antec vp550p or seasonic s12ii 520/620 to be on a safer side and also will help you while overclocking.
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daemon1 #14
Mar 9, 2014 at 6:15 PM
8350 is a power hungry cpu. i suggest to sell vp450 and get antec vp550p or seasonic s12ii 520/620 to be on a safer side and also will help you while overclocking.

Thanks, I should get that one.

I guess the antec vp550 and vp550p are different right?

Also, in the description of 270x cards its mentioned that it requires 600w power? I assume its the peak its going to hit and not the average but then also is it fine ?

I checked description in this : Sapphire AMD/ATI Radeon R9 270X with Boost OC 2 GB in FK, not been able to go locally yet, just checking online.
rijinpk1
rijinpk1 #15
Mar 9, 2014 at 8:12 PM
Thanks, I should get that one.

I guess the antec vp550 and vp550p are different right?

Also, in the description of 270x cards its mentioned that it requires 600w power? I assume its the peak its going to hit and not the average but then also is it fine ?

I checked description in this : Sapphire AMD/ATI Radeon R9 270X with Boost OC 2 GB in FK, not been able to go locally yet, just checking online.


get the newer vp550p. you can extend the warranty of it by 2 more years. *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/technolog...-extension-campaign-select-products-psus.html
270x does not need 600w. it will work with the chosen psu. it is 16.2k on FK. you may get better deals though.
Arjun609
Arjun609 #16
Apr 15, 2014 at 9:32 PM
2GB is more enough for present games
Go for 4gb for the future