Geforce Card

[MurphmanL]

If I was to get a new graphics card, i have spotted a Geforce FX 5600 that is 128mb and 256mb. The 256mb one is £20 more expensive, but wil the memory be slower than the 128 card? The shop assistant (this is a professional computer store) insisted the memory and performance will be quicker. However i have heard cases that SOME 256mb GF 5600's are slower, but some have 400mhz memory clock x 2. Any suggestions ppl? I cant remember the brand name of the card, but i would recognise the box a mile away... i have placed a deposit on this card, but don't know the memory clock speed.. i persume it is quicker, any advice?
Does anyone actually have a 256mb GF FX 5600?
I have noticed the ABit card has been reviewed here is outperformed by its sibling, but do different card manufacturers use different amounts of memory? Should i get the 256mb or 128mb card? As i said. £20 difference makes me think the 256mb card is better.

I need a speedy reply ppl as i have a deposit on the 256 card, which can either be taken or removed by tomorrow.

[Ethos]

I'd take the 128meg card and go for a few beers......

By the time something needs 256meg the card will be useless (lets face it, its not exactly fast now).

[MurphmanL]

thanks for the info, but i want to know the clock speed of the 256, as it would be a handy card for just £20 more and would provide much better quality on higher end games.

[Ethos]

It'll be the same... and it wont make any difference in the quality or performance in games.

[unrealrocks]

I've only ever felt I needed 256Mb a few times when running older games at HIGH resolutions and not been able to fit it all in RAM!

[NeilI]

No offence, but don't waste your money on a 5600.
You just have to be a regular reader of the news on here to know why.

Unless it is £20 or something.