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    Shred video memory (Vista)

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Xsonic, Oct 15, 2010.

  1. Xsonic

    Xsonic Notebook Consultant

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    I currently have a hp pavilion tx2000 with 3gb ram. I noticed on dxdiag that the integrated ATI graphics has 1600MB memory. I looked through the BIOS and saw no option to change shared memory. Is it possible to change it at all? My laptop keeps loading things nonstop and I see the loading light blinking all the time... Any help?
     
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  2. Paralel

    Paralel Notebook Evangelist

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    Why would one be interested in shredding video memory? I can think of far better things to do with it. :p
     
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    ronnieb Representing the Canucks

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    I believe it's "up to" 1600 MB
     
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    User Retired 2 Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    4GB of RAM and Win7/64 bit will likely solve your problem. Could swapout the HDD for a Momentus XT if the HDD is a relic.
     
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