graphics memory ???

I have gma x3100 graphic card and my cpu physical memory is 502mb ram and graphics memory is 128mb so my question is If i upgrade my cpu ram to 1gb will my graphics memory also gets increased ?

 

I don't believe so. Atleast not by much. I read that the x3100 has a max shared ram of 144mb. So, even if you add more ram to your system, it won't be that much more to devote to the intigrated card.

 

... I hope your not running vista with that one... 502mb? yikes!

 

Yea, i'm guessing it's 512 installed...since you can't get 502 on a stick. The other 10mb is probably current alloted to the vram when he checked it.

Regardless of whether it'll be better for vram, you'll definitly see an increase in performance from 502-1gb or more

 

I suggest upgrading your RAM and your graphics card (as in buying a new one) Desktop...right?

 

The gma x3100 is primarily a notebook integrated card, so upgrading graphics is out of the question

 

no guys i am using and xp and it's a laptop

 

but i was under the impression that x3100 can support upto 256mb graphics memory

 

It doesn`t matter if it will increase or not, you`re missing the point. It`s an integrated graphics card,so it will never use all the MB it markets,whether it`s 256 Mb or 1024MB.
But upgrading the RAM to AT LEAST 2 gb will give you a massive boost , especially in Vista.

 

and my sister's laptop has a 1gb ram/ x3100 graphics card which has a 256mb graphic memory

 

Yea, and your sister also has a different anatomical structure.

What we're trying to tell you is,

A)Not all laptops are the same
B)Advertised values are just that. Advertised. They are used as marketing schemes most of the time. If you knew what i was trying to say, then you'd know that a 512mb video card of gddr2 is much slower than a 256mb video card of gddr3
C) You will see an improvement by upgrading, regardless of how much your laptop decides to devote to the card.

End. Thank you.

 

ok bro i got it now and i know i am stupid but anywayzzzzz thanks

 

The thing is that with an x3100, you will not be able to use the system's Ram exactly like a card with dedicated VRam. Using system ram as VRam is far less efficient than dedicated vram. The graphics card is weak processing wise anyways.

 

The Puma platform is supose to be having the best integrated gpu at a far more accessible price.Wait for that if you need battery life and gaming power.

 

I'm pretty sure he already bough/owns it based on his other threads he posted

 

I know,but who buys a laptop for life?
I already got 2, considering the EEE PC and maybe the 9262

 

true. i got mine for $349 on a black friday deal...suurprised is still working great! (knocks on wood)