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    M1340 Graphics memory size.

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by jabez, Apr 6, 2009.

  1. jabez

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    Hi,
    I bought a 1340 very recently with a GPU. when i checked its display adapter properties its showing that its has got approx 1GB memory in it (GPU MEMORY) But GPU comes with 256 MB dedicated memory.

    I want to know whether it is sharing my system memory? if it is sharing Please tell me how can i stop it from sharing my system memory. it is sharing approx 856 MB of system RAM. I checked it when i'm NOT using any heavy graphics applications or games.

    Jabez.
     
    jabez, Apr 6, 2009
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    TimeWriter Notebook Evangelist

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    It will share your system RAM just when GPU will need aditional memory (wich is not gonna happen if you have a weak video card).
    So, don't worry about this.
     
    TimeWriter, Apr 6, 2009
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    Is it completely normal in showing that?? do i have all my ram completely working for system? I thought all those 895MB is getting wasted.

    Thank you.
     
    jabez, Apr 6, 2009
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