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    Allow the Windows to utilize graphics memory?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Tinderbox (UK), Jul 14, 2012.

  1. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    For years, graphics cards with dedicated memory have been able to use system memory if needed, I wonder if it would be possible to use free graphics memory for the system.

    I have 6gb of ddr3 system memory and 2gb or ddr3 graphics memory that most likely only 512mb to 1024mb will every be used.

    I was just thinking, carry on.

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jul 14, 2012
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    fixdgchd Notebook Guru

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    a very interesting thought. I'd love to do that. Anyone with any ideas?
     
    fixdgchd, Jul 15, 2012
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Latencies are WAY too high to help along with pci-e having not enough bandwidth.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jul 15, 2012
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