Mass Effect/Mass Effect 2

[kalniel]

I was thinking more in terms of the larger frame buffer compared to the 512 version of the 4850.

Yes, I suppose if you're planning on playing Mass Effect at 2560x1600 or higher then it's certainly worth going for the 1gb card.

[shadowmaster]

Yes, I suppose if you're planning on playing Mass Effect at 2560x1600 or higher then it's certainly worth going for the 1gb card.

If that was the case, then at that res you would be much better off getting a 4870/4890 1gb, GTX 260/275 or a 4870x2.

[kalniel]

Exactly.

[Terbinator]

Pretty sure those cards will be out of his budget though.
either way, ATi need to develop a 4770 X2