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== Video Cards == | == Video Cards == | ||
The video cards listed below are grouped by screen resolution. The reason for this grouping is due to how different cards perform at different resolutions. Video card performance degrades as screen resolutions raise; thus, it is very important you choose a card at the screen resolution which you desire to use. The lower resolutions cards will '''''not''''' perform well at the higher levels! If you plan on using higher resolutions in the future, you will need to choose a higher resolution card now or upgrade in the future. | The video cards listed below are grouped by screen resolution. The reason for this grouping is due to how different cards perform at different resolutions. Video card performance degrades as screen resolutions raise; thus, it is very important you choose a card at the screen resolution which you desire to use. The lower resolutions cards will '''''not''''' perform well at the higher levels! If you plan on using higher resolutions in the future, you will need to choose a higher resolution card now or upgrade in the future. | ||
Before you decide on a card, first check your own video card against the recommended models and specs. If you already own the card or if your current video card nearly matches the specs of the recommended card, then there is no reason to purchase a new card unless you desire to run SLI/CrossFireFX. If you're not going to upgrade, it is highly recommended your current video card matches the VRAM of the recommended cards for your desired screen resolution. If it doesn't, you may experience stuttering. | Before you decide on a card, first check your own video card against the recommended models and specs. If you already own the card or if your current video card nearly matches the specs of the recommended card, then there is no reason to purchase a new card unless you desire to run SLI/CrossFireFX. If you're not going to upgrade, it is highly recommended your current video card matches the VRAM of the recommended cards for your desired screen resolution. If it doesn't, you may experience stuttering. | ||
==== Desktop ==== | |||
Minimum recommended GPU models are the Nvidia GTX 550TI or ATI HD 6850 each with 2GB VRAM (these are last seasons mid-range models with a boosted VRAM and available fairly cheap at ~$150, 1GB versions run around $35 less and you will hate yourself if you skimp here). PCIe 3.0 x16 support would be nice here but certainly not necessary (unless you are spending $500 or more), but a PCIe 2.0 with a full x16 dedicated bandwidth is a really good idea, check your motherboard for this support. | Minimum recommended GPU models are the Nvidia GTX 550TI or ATI HD 6850 each with 2GB VRAM (these are last seasons mid-range models with a boosted VRAM and available fairly cheap at ~$150, 1GB versions run around $35 less and you will hate yourself if you skimp here). PCIe 3.0 x16 support would be nice here but certainly not necessary (unless you are spending $500 or more), but a PCIe 2.0 with a full x16 dedicated bandwidth is a really good idea, check your motherboard for this support. |