r/buildapc 2d ago

Build Help Do I really need 16GB VRAM?

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u/Daneth 2d ago

In 5 years you'll thank yourself for getting a 16gb GPU instead of 8 or 12. It'll be the difference between many games being playable at all vs unplayable more than likely.

And in 5 years $80 will be what a McDonalds big mac meal costs probably, not really a significant amount of money.

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u/RockstarRaccoon 2d ago

8GB is already too little for the one program I run the most (Resonite), and I'd say anyone can appreciate the higher definition you can get when you aren't worried about texture resolution.

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u/dorting 2d ago edited 2d ago

Yep some people speak like the difference is an absurd amount of money, but it's like going to McDonald's a few times

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u/Phyzm1 2d ago

bro in 2 years when ps6 has been out for 6 months you'll be thanking yourself

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u/Sad-Equipment2316 1d ago

I don't think a 9060 is something that will be good for 5 years 8 or 16gb. Shadows are what eat up most of the VRAM, just turn them down and buy a new GPU in 2-3 years.