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    Max amount of vid memory on 1520?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Nvid8600GT, Jan 25, 2008.

  1. Nvid8600GT

    Nvid8600GT Notebook Guru

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    Hi all,

    I have a question several utilities report the 8600GT in my 1520 has 512mb of memory now is that correct or are the utilities wrong? could it be that the system shares 256mb with the card?.

    Thanks

    AJ
     
    Nvid8600GT, Jan 25, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    The card has 256 and can share 700+ w/ 2 GB of RAM. Shared memory does next to nothing.
     
    Lithus, Jan 25, 2008
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    Some versions of the 8600m GT have 512MB. What computer do you have?

    PS Use GPU-Z to answer your question.
     
    crash, Jan 25, 2008
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    the gddr3 version has 256 and the ddr2 has 512
     
    NAS Ghost, Jan 25, 2008
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    No. It's manufacturer determined. The Dells all have 256, DDR2 and GDDR3. Apple uses both 128 and 256 GDDR3 cards, while Sager uses a 512 DDR2 one. All are 8600m GTs.
     
    Lithus, Jan 25, 2008
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    Thanks for the help guys I do infact have the 256mb version as confirmed by GPU z. I was just confused by what sandra and the other utilities were telling me including the nvidia control panel.
     
    Nvid8600GT, Jan 26, 2008
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