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    how do i increase my dedicated graphics memory

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by hothead88, Aug 13, 2011.

  1. hothead88

    hothead88 Newbie

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    does anyone know how to increase dedicated graphics memory....im usin a fujitsu siemens esprimo mobile m9410, 2gb ram, dedicated graphics memory is 64mb but available graphics memory is 812mb. im usin an intel 4 series express chipset family
     
    hothead88, Aug 13, 2011
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    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    Its an Intel IGP and what they mean by "available graphics memory is 812mb" is that it borrows memory from the system ram depending on load.
    My suggestion would be to upgrade the system ram from the 2gb up to 4gb.
    You might also need to install 64 bits Windows to fully use the extra memory.
     
    DEagleson, Aug 13, 2011
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  3. Bill Nye

    Bill Nye Know Nothing

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    Get faster memory too.
     
    Bill Nye, Aug 13, 2011
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  4. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    how u do this on 2008 macbook 9400m?

    already w7 64 bit

    8GB

    really excited of this works

    i also have 1.5GB available, but only 256MB is dedicated :|
     
    Mobius 1, Aug 14, 2011
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    HTWingNut Potato

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    @Mobius 1

    You can't increase graphics RAM, nor will you see much improvement by adding faster system RAM. The 2008 macbook I believe has DDR2-667MHz RAM, and fastest you can get is DDR2-800MHz, which not sure if the system will even take advantage of that speed.

    In any case it won't make a lick of difference.

    @hothead 88 - Assuming this is a Vista machine 4GB will help your system significantly even if you don't install 64-bit. But don't expect miracles for 3D performance.
     
    HTWingNut, Aug 14, 2011
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  6. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    i mean on of those metal macbooks running ddr3 :)

    oh and i overclocked it :D
     
    Mobius 1, Aug 14, 2011
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    Won't matter much to be honest. It will use dedicated GPU RAM unless it runs out of it then it will use system RAM but then it will be like using an IGP because system RAM is significantly slower than any dedicated GPU RAM.
     
    HTWingNut, Aug 14, 2011
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    >< dammit

    i will have to wait for my new desktop then
     
    Mobius 1, Aug 14, 2011
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