IMAC video difference

I would like to buy a new iMAC and I am considering the difference between the 128 video card and the 256 video card. What applications would benefit from this upgrade? Would the overall computer display be different?
Thanks

Hi Byron,
The overall computer display will not be any different. Where you will notice significant benefits is if you plan to do a lot of graphic intensive work - image manipulation using Photoshop, video work, playing games etc.
Kryten

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Hello,
I want to thank everyone in advance for posting
here.
I am deciding between the 24" and 20" iMac but will
be doing the video card upgrade regardless of which
system I buy.
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options (nvidia geforce 1600 gt in the 24" and the
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