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    X200M memory

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by noiya, Sep 29, 2006.

  1. noiya

    noiya Notebook Guru

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    Just bought a laptop with onboard x200M, I just wanted to know, what's the max I should put it's dedicated memory to? 256mb? 512mb (is it worth going that high?)?
     
    noiya, Sep 29, 2006
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    NO!

    Its not worth putting it past 128mb at all.

    Shared memory is not good.
     
    usapatriot, Sep 29, 2006
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  3. noiya

    noiya Notebook Guru

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    Oh, so the performance would be the same if I had 512mb or 128mb dedicated to it even if I had excess memory for the system?
     
    noiya, Sep 29, 2006
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    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    the graphics chip isnt strong enough to use it, it would be a waste
     
    Iceman0124, Sep 29, 2006
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  5. Notebook Solutions

    Notebook Solutions Company Representative NBR Reviewer

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    If you have 128 MB dedicated and shared up to 512 MB, dont use Hypermemory. That is beacuse your videocard isnt powerfull enough to fully use 256 MB or 512 MB. It would be a waste of your RAM.

    Charlie :)
     
    Notebook Solutions, Sep 29, 2006
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    noiya Notebook Guru

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    Sorry, I mean shared, not dedicated. So the x200 will only ever be able to use up to 128mb?
     
    noiya, Sep 30, 2006
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    If you have a shared X200 then do this: If it is, for example, 32 Mb dedicated and shared up to 256/512 MB just share it up to 128 MB. 32 MB is a small amount for that videocard, 128 MB is ideal.

    Charlie :)
     
    Notebook Solutions, Sep 30, 2006
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    Filipinocrzy Notebook Geek

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    128 is fine. Upgrade ur RAM tho!
     
    Filipinocrzy, Apr 26, 2007
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    If you're not gaming, leave it at 32mb. You won't need anymore then that for basic desktop functions.
     
    HavoK, Apr 27, 2007
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