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    Intel GMA950 with WoW and controlling the shared RAM

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by aamadi, Feb 18, 2007.

  1. aamadi

    aamadi Notebook Consultant

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    I know that this graphics card totally sucks, but this is what you get if you only can afford a smaller "budget" notebook. I'm a huge World of Warcraft fan and was wondering if anyone has tried playing the game with this specific graphics card. If so, what are your experiences?
    Also, this card says that it has 128MB dynamic sharing memory, which I guess means the software controls how much RAM to give to the video card. Is there a way to program the software to give it the full 128MB always? I think that might help with the performance.
    Thanks for your help.
     
  2. MadHater

    MadHater Notebook Deity

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    If necessary,graphic card will take maximum size of RAM memory that can.
    You cannot do anything more with that,I suppose.
     
  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    It won't help performance; it would be a waste to give an integrated card the full amount of shared memory all the time. You can't change the GMA950's memory supply.

    The GMA950 can play WoW, but don't expect good settings. WoW is about the limits of its gaming capabilities.

    I would suggest looking for a notebook that has ATI or Nvidia integrated graphics, which are far better than Intel's GPUs for gaming compatibility.
     
  4. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes, try looking for a budget notebook with at least an ATI or Nvidia integrated offering as they are much, much better.
     
  5. aamadi

    aamadi Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the advise. I'll look for one, but it's good to know that WoW is at least playable with a GMA 950 card.