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    256mb dedicated graphics

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by callumwilliams, Dec 5, 2007.

  1. callumwilliams

    callumwilliams Notebook Enthusiast

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    i bought this laptop with 256mb dedicated graphics or so the salesman said, but i went to www.systemrequirementslab.com, and i went to san andreas, and it said my graphics card wasnt good enough???, the name of the graphics card i needed was nvidia something something or higher,but the specs for the my card passed it on recomended,?? the video card 3d accleration, video ram, and all the other things, could it still run the games ?
     
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    Can you determine the exact name of the graphics card?
     
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    callumwilliams Notebook Enthusiast

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    when i typed the name of my laptop on google it comes SiS Mirage 3+ Graphics, 64-256 MB shared memory but its not shared memory its dedicated
     
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    That site claims I have Intel integrated graphics with 64mb of video ram...

    So yeah, I wouldn't really put much stock in that thing.
     
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    sorry for double post but i dont know if dats the exact name because that graphics card had shared video memory
     
    callumwilliams, Dec 5, 2007
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    Mostly of SIS graphic cards are too weak to run such a new games like San Andreas is, no matter how much VRAM memory it has. You can try to play some of new games, but keep in mind that graphic will stop you to enjoy.
     
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    SiS cards are really weak, and as you say, they are integrated, not dedicated graphics cards.
     
    jetstar, Dec 5, 2007
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    I have an SiS Unichrome Pro up to 64Mb shared memory :mad:

    really poor performance.

    But i am getting a new laptop with an ACER 5920, with an 8600M GT or GS. :)

    regards

    John.
     
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    The way you can check what GPU you have is by right clicking on the desktop,properties, display settings, advanced,the Adapter...get the name and google it.
    Sys are among the worst GPUs ever,if you can return the laptop do it before it`s too late...
     
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    Clutch66 Notebook Consultant

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    Systemrequirementlab also does not take into account shared memory. I have 64 mb of dedicated RAM on my laptop, so it fails the test for just about every game.

    It means nothing. Don't worry about it.
     
    Clutch66, Dec 5, 2007
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