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    Why does it say 115mb for my Graphic Card when it should be 128mb

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by PRISlover, Dec 9, 2007.

  1. PRISlover

    PRISlover Notebook Enthusiast

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    Should I clean my notebook out?
     
    PRISlover, Dec 9, 2007
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  2. Clutch66

    Clutch66 Notebook Consultant

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    Definately

    Your computer can't find the 13 megabytes of ram because there's too much junk in there. Try using a broom and vacumme.
     
    Clutch66, Dec 9, 2007
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  3. Tony_A

    Tony_A Notebook Evangelist

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    Dude, don't be sarcastic. Everyone knows all you need is water and soap ;)
     
    Tony_A, Dec 9, 2007
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    saleen_mustang Notebook Consultant

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    Way to be a dick *******, not evne very funny
    Im not sure why maybe they just round it and say its 128 im not sure, i bet someone else knows though.
     
    saleen_mustang, Dec 9, 2007
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  5. Waveblade

    Waveblade Notebook Deity

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    It's probably being used in one way or another. Don't sweat it.
     
    Waveblade, Dec 9, 2007
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  6. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    where are you looking that it says the memory information?
     
    nizzy1115, Dec 9, 2007
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  7. Jalf

    Jalf Comrade Santa

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    I thought it was pretty funny, so :p

    Anyway, since you don't tell us *where* you see 115MB, it's impossible for us to give you an accurate answer.

    However, in general terms, there's a difference between how much memory the card physically has (128MB), and how much ends up being available for applications. (Which might be the 115MB)
     
    Jalf, Dec 9, 2007
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  8. Redline

    Redline Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    I thought it was pretty funny as well, for the record.

    Could this be another one of Vista's funny little quirks?
     
    Redline, Dec 9, 2007
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  9. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    No, the OP is looking at systemrequirementslab, and on the notion that Mb RAM = performance for a video card.
     
    Lithus, Dec 9, 2007
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