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    Discrete Memory = Dedicated Memory?????

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by znet, Mar 30, 2006.

  1. znet

    znet Notebook Enthusiast

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    When you see mobile graphic cards listed with 128mb 256 mb 64mb etc OF DISCRETE GRAPHICS MEMORY is that saying the absolute exact same thing as DEDICATED GRAPHICS MEMORY. I have yet to get a solid answer from from store sales reps.

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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    I THINK so, try looking up the definition of discrete.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Mar 30, 2006
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  3. znet

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    What would be a reliable source to look it up in. Somewhere where I can get a definitive answer with not vagueness (like most computer vendor site)

    thx
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    Yes... Discrete means dedicated. But what card are you looking at?
     
    Jason, Mar 30, 2006
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    i think hes talking about his other post, at the top of the page...

    pb,out.
     
    pbcustom98, Mar 30, 2006
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