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**rage10** · 11-02-08, 12:37 AM

If you get the gtx 260 you will have 128 mb of ram available for system operations because of the 896 mb frame buffer. That, coupled with vista is a no win situation. You need 3 gbs of ram or so minimum, 896 mg for the frame buffer and 2 gb for system operations.

11-02-08, 12:37 AM	#7
rage10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: In the clouds!:) Posts: 1,252	Re: New to graphic cards, have a question about upgrading to 260. If you get the gtx 260 you will have 128 mb of ram available for system operations because of the 896 mb frame buffer. That, coupled with vista is a no win situation. You need 3 gbs of ram or so minimum, 896 mg for the frame buffer and 2 gb for system operations.