Vista - The era of 2GB+ graphics card looms

**mattinahat** · 03-17-2009

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GALAXY is preparing its new custom design addition to the GTX285 series: GTX285 2GB. It features a core speed of 648MHz on its 0.8ns GDDR3 memory with a 512bit interface.

Galaxy Preparing a Self Designed GTX 285 2GB Card - VR-Zone.com: News and Reviews

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After the recent release of the notorious GTX 260 GS GLH, Gainward strikes again and bring this time its own touch of the fastest single GPU card available to the market, the GTX 285.
In its quest for quality and better gaming experience, Gainward is constantly searching to improve, optimize or adapt reference design products from its partners.

Graphics and Displays :: Gainward Releases New 2GB & 1GB GTX 285 Graphics Cards :: www.hardwarezone.com.au News ::

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Palit has announced two new GTX 285 graphics cards. Both cards will have the same custom dual slot cooler with two fans and both will have the same specifications. The only difference is the amount of memory, so in adition to the 1GB version Palit has launched a 2GB version as well.

Fudzilla - Palit goes 2GB with GTX 285

**bray:way** · 03-18-2009

Gimie, gimie, gimie!!!
lol
they would be very expensive though as a normal GTX285 is about $900AU
I guess i'd better start saving!

**archie123** · 03-18-2009

I seem to find myself drooling....whys that??

In only allowed to upgade once a year now cos the wife kicks off when i spend so much money ha ha ive got three months left then i can get one of those bad boys .... or something much cheaper

**skunksmash** · 03-18-2009

.....WHAT A MONSTER..

SK

**thepizzaman** · 03-18-2009

well... ati has had a 2gb card for a while now....... :P

**AstaLaVista** · 03-18-2009

I don't know, that's like buying a 800 HP Twin Turbo car to ride on a busy highway that you can only do 75 mph... kinda overkill, more so when the latest games are mostly ports.

But Wholy Cow, those are truly montrous cards, they look to be more for CAD than Gamging, no?

I wouldn't kick it to the side of the pc if I were to receive one though!

**Everlong18** · 03-19-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by thepizzaman

well... ati has had a 2gb card for a while now....... :P

Didn't make them better though, did it?

2GB was only really common on the x2 cards, which meant 1GB per GPU.

**thepizzaman** · 03-19-2009

idk..... haha i don't have one... sadly

**mattinahat** · 03-20-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by bray:way

they would be very expensive though as a normal GTX285 is about $900AU

WOAH. I bought my GTX285 for $560 AUD!

Umart.com (It has gone up in price since)

Quote: Originally Posted by AstaLaVista

But Wholy Cow, those are truly montrous cards, they look to be more for CAD than Gamging, no?

GTA IV in 1440x900 with everything on full uses a whopping 1.5GB of video memory!

CAD graphics cards are more in the $1500 - $2500+ price range so hopefully these cards are cheaper.

**smarteyeball** · 03-20-2009

The majority of games won't utilize the 2GB, but for those texture hungry ones that do, ^^GTA IV example^^) you'll appreciate the extra breathing room it will give you

Damn these rising AUS prices

03-17-2009	#1 (permalink)
mattinahat Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 264 posts	The era of 2GB+ graphics card looms Quote: GALAXY is preparing its new custom design addition to the GTX285 series: GTX285 2GB. It features a core speed of 648MHz on its 0.8ns GDDR3 memory with a 512bit interface. Galaxy Preparing a Self Designed GTX 285 2GB Card - VR-Zone.com: News and Reviews Quote: After the recent release of the notorious GTX 260 GS GLH, Gainward strikes again and bring this time its own touch of the fastest single GPU card available to the market, the GTX 285. In its quest for quality and better gaming experience, Gainward is constantly searching to improve, optimize or adapt reference design products from its partners. Graphics and Displays :: Gainward Releases New 2GB & 1GB GTX 285 Graphics Cards :: www.hardwarezone.com.au News :: Quote: Palit has announced two new GTX 285 graphics cards. Both cards will have the same custom dual slot cooler with two fans and both will have the same specifications. The only difference is the amount of memory, so in adition to the 1GB version Palit has launched a 2GB version as well. Fudzilla - Palit goes 2GB with GTX 285
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03-18-2009	#2 (permalink)
bray:way Windows 7 Ultimate 32Bit 175 posts	Re: The era of 2GB+ graphics card looms Gimie, gimie, gimie!!! lol they would be very expensive though as a normal GTX285 is about $900AU I guess i'd better start saving!
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03-18-2009	#3 (permalink)
archie123 Vista Home Premium 64bit SP2 1,745 posts	Re: The era of 2GB+ graphics card looms I seem to find myself drooling....whys that?? In only allowed to upgade once a year now cos the wife kicks off when i spend so much money ha ha ive got three months left then i can get one of those bad boys .... or something much cheaper
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03-18-2009	#4 (permalink)
skunksmash ultimate 64 SP1 2,182 posts	Re: The era of 2GB+ graphics card looms .....WHAT A MONSTER.. SK
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03-18-2009	#5 (permalink)
thepizzaman Vista Home Premium 32bit and Ubuntu 9.10 32bit 1,292 posts	Re: The era of 2GB+ graphics card looms well... ati has had a 2gb card for a while now....... :P
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03-18-2009	#6 (permalink)
AstaLaVista Vista x64 + Windows 7 x64 (Ultimate) 1,214 posts	Re: The era of 2GB+ graphics card looms I don't know, that's like buying a 800 HP Twin Turbo car to ride on a busy highway that you can only do 75 mph... kinda overkill, more so when the latest games are mostly ports. But Wholy Cow, those are truly montrous cards, they look to be more for CAD than Gamging, no? I wouldn't kick it to the side of the pc if I were to receive one though!
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03-19-2009	#7 (permalink)
Everlong18 Windows 7 x64 1,287 posts	Re: The era of 2GB+ graphics card looms Quote: Originally Posted by thepizzaman well... ati has had a 2gb card for a while now....... :P Didn't make them better though, did it? 2GB was only really common on the x2 cards, which meant 1GB per GPU. Last edited by Everlong18; 03-19-2009 at 10:15 AM..
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03-19-2009	#8 (permalink)
thepizzaman Vista Home Premium 32bit and Ubuntu 9.10 32bit 1,292 posts	Re: The era of 2GB+ graphics card looms idk..... haha i don't have one... sadly
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03-20-2009	#9 (permalink)
mattinahat Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 264 posts	Re: The era of 2GB+ graphics card looms Quote: Originally Posted by bray:way they would be very expensive though as a normal GTX285 is about $900AU WOAH. I bought my GTX285 for $560 AUD! Umart.com (It has gone up in price since) Quote: Originally Posted by AstaLaVista But Wholy Cow, those are truly montrous cards, they look to be more for CAD than Gamging, no? GTA IV in 1440x900 with everything on full uses a whopping 1.5GB of video memory! CAD graphics cards are more in the $1500 - $2500+ price range so hopefully these cards are cheaper. Last edited by mattinahat; 03-20-2009 at 01:13 AM..
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03-20-2009	#10 (permalink)
smarteyeball Vista Ultimate SP2 x64 : Seven Ultimate x64 1,692 posts	Re: The era of 2GB+ graphics card looms The majority of games won't utilize the 2GB, but for those texture hungry ones that do, ^^GTA IV example^^) you'll appreciate the extra breathing room it will give you Damn these rising AUS prices
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