Yeah sure, I agree with that. 

BossJ
Hey guys, 
 
I just started the Step-UP program. I'm excited to get my second gtx 780 6GB card (Have one already) - I'm curious as to why people are saying you don't need a 6gb card at 1080p resolution.
 
I have one already (EVGA 780 6GB) and in Watch_Dogs - I am using between 3.5GB and 4.2GB of Vram - Ultra Settings 1080p...
 
So it IS USING more than 3GB... So why do people say it is overkill / no game will ever use more than 3GB... 

It's not overkill. Some of the newer games will need more than 3 gigs. If a gamer isn't a hardcore gamer, then 3 is enough.

 




It's not overkill. Some of the newer games will need more than 3 gigs. If a gamer isn't a hardcore gamer, then 3 is enough.




 
That's what I wanted to hear. I have just been reading about how 6GB will NEVER come in play, and cards aren't even fast enough yet to reach 6GB and perform at that speed. Blah Blah Blah...
 
All I know is - Watch_Dogs went from unplayable to playable with the same card - just with higher Vram on it.  SO I'm happy. 

UaVaj

QuantumLeaper
I have the 780 3gb SC with acx version. Is it worth $30 to step up for this?

single gpu setup.  no.
multi gpu setup. maybe.
resale.  yes

 what about all this talk i am hearing about that even at 1080p single monitor very near future games will need more than 3G's of vram?
I was going to buy a 780 6g but they arre out of stock so i went with a FTW 3g.  having second thoughts about this decision.
thinking maybe i should have waited for the 6g for $30 more

From experience. 780 Gtx 6gb gave better gameplay over the 780 3gb single monitor on 1080p. First hand experience.

BossJ
From experience. 780 Gtx 6gb gave better gameplay over the 780 3gb single monitor on 1080p. First hand experience.

yeah i had a feeling about that.  well it is not too late,  i just put my order in so i can use step up or just change the order right?

evh19781984

BossJ
From experience. 780 Gtx 6gb gave better gameplay over the 780 3gb single monitor on 1080p. First hand experience.

yeah i had a feeling about that.  well it is not too late,  i just put my order in so i can use step up or just change the order right?

Yes but as you see there are MANY MANY other very very PASSIONATE and "knowledgeable" hardcore gamers out there that believe no game will ever reach the 3GB limit and they will rip you apart for purchasing a 6GB card "especially" on the 780 because it's no TI model, and the gpu will "never" keep up and be able to utilize 6GB of vram, so essentially it's just a "big" money pit. 
 
My opinion. My real world Experience. Not ever owning a Titan ( like the big dogs ) or any 1000 dollar card. I can tell you. I had a gtx 780 3GB card. Watch_Dogs stuttered and immediately used 3GB of Vram, and ran poor.  So I got the 780 6GB card. Played Watch_Dogs - Stuttering is ALMOST gone. 3.8 - 4.2 VRAM used a lot of the time - Game runs perfect.
 
I am one to ALWAYS need my games to run 60FPS all the time or it feels "laggy".. With the 780 6GB card - it runs average 45 fps - it doesn't feel laggy AT ALL. Feels smooth as butter. I'm happy with the 6gb card. Even after spending another 50 dollars to step up and ship. I'm happy with it. My game experience is on another level with Watch_Dogs now that I traded the 3GB card for the 6GB card.
 
Once again, everyone will argue you silly in this and how it can't happen and blah blah blah. I can only tell you what my 4 year old rig is doing and performing STILL on "next-gen" games today.
 
Hope this helps a little. 
 
Proof 3GB+ of Vram is not a mistake? 
 
Watch Dogs graphics technical director Sebastien Viard has sent out a series of tweets briefly explaining what could be causing the performance issues and offering recommendations for dealing with them. "Watch Dogs can use 3+ GB of RAM on [next-gen] consoles for graphics, your PC GPU needs enough VRAM for ultra options due to the lack of unified mem[ory]," he wrote in one tweet. For those with problems, hesuggested, "If you experience lag/stutter on a fast PC, try to lower one of those settings to reduce the GPU VRAM usage: texture quality, AA, resolution."

The real good reason to go 6G if for no other is that it is only $40 more than the 3G one.
that alone makes me say yeah go 6g and i would have had they had one in stock.
heres my bottom line, even IF i never needed all 6g's of vram i LIKE the idea of knowing it is there if i ever do need it. especially for only $40 more.
you said you gaming of WD is better and i believe you and i think overall you did the right thing by getting a 6g from a 3g.
Hey you are happy and not complaining right?
 

evh19781984
The real good reason to go 6G if for no other is that it is only $40 more than the 3G one.
that alone makes me say yeah go 6g and i would have had they had one on stock.
heres my bottom line, even IF i never needed all 6g's of vram i LIKE the idea of knowing it is there if i ever do need it. especially for only $40 more.
 

MY EXACT reasoning. And if I choose to purchase a second one... I will NEVER be limited by RAM - You can never double your speed on RAM - You are stuck with 6GB even if you have 2 6GB cards. But you can always add more horse power behind your GPU with a second card.
 
And yes. I love the card. VERY impressed with it. Why not? $40 bucks to "future" proof your Vram? 

BossJ

evh19781984
The real good reason to go 6G if for no other is that it is only $40 more than the 3G one.
that alone makes me say yeah go 6g and i would have had they had one on stock.
heres my bottom line, even IF i never needed all 6g's of vram i LIKE the idea of knowing it is there if i ever do need it. especially for only $40 more.
 

MY EXACT reasoning. And if I choose to purchase a second one... I will NEVER be limited by RAM - You can never double your speed on RAM - You are stuck with 6GB even if you have 2 6GB cards. But you can always add more horse power behind your GPU with a second card.

I agree 6g's will be enough ram for a LONG TIME