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    Shared Video memory

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by an4rew, Mar 6, 2007.

  1. an4rew

    an4rew Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've ordered the Samsung R40 with the T5500 processor.

    It comes with Xpress 200M + 128mb dedicated memory and then can use a further 128mb or 256mb of system memory from what i have read.

    I'm not a gamer but the first thing i plan to do is install Vista and having only 1GB of system memory would there be an option to disable memory sharing in the Bios?
     
    an4rew, Mar 6, 2007
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    Airman Band of Gypsys NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah, there is usually an option to disable the shared 128MB of memory in the BIOS. I had a notebook with the same GPU and didn't notice any difference with it enabled or disabled honestly.
     
    Airman, Mar 6, 2007
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    an4rew Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks for the quick reply :)
     
    an4rew, Mar 6, 2007
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  4. Airman

    Airman Band of Gypsys NBR Reviewer

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    No problem, enjoy your new lappy :)
     
    Airman, Mar 6, 2007
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