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    Windows XP - How to manage shared memory

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Otter, Aug 17, 2007.

  1. Otter

    Otter Notebook Consultant

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    Hi all,

    I searched and searched but I can not seem to find this answer ( maybe add this to the FAQ? )

    Questions:
    How can I tell how much Video memory my graphic card has within XP?
    How can I tell how much is shared ?
    Can I manage the amount?

    I ask because my card has 128MB as stated in the specs, but in some control panel ( Nvidia's I think ), it said 512MB RAM. Now in Task manager I am not missing any RAM - I have 2 GB, and if I add up all used RAM from programs I get 2GB. So I am a little confused on this.

    Also I may not be phrasing my questions properly so feel free to eloborate on random things if you so choose!
     
    Otter, Aug 17, 2007
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  2. Kwakkel

    Kwakkel Weirdo

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    your GFX won't be using regular ram when you're just in windows
    that feature will kick in when you're gaming or doing heavy graphics stuff :)
     
    Kwakkel, Aug 17, 2007
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