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    how much memory is shared with the intel graphics media accelerator X3100?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by whitefang, Jul 11, 2007.

  1. whitefang

    whitefang Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm wondering how much memory is shared with the intel graphics media accelerator X3100......if its 256mb or more, then isn't that good for gaming even if the ram is shared...so say u have 2gigs of ram and 256mb is shared dont u still have 1808mb ram free???? i'm kinda confused... help please!
     
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    illmatic2609 Notebook Deity

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    The ram doesn't really matter for integrated graphics.....they just give you a crippled gaming experience. Even though the X3100 is the best integrated card, it still isn't a good choice for ANYONE who wants to play games.
     
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    the amount of video ram you have available doesn't correlate well to the gaming performance you are going to get.

    the amount of system ram you have is hugely important. the power of the graphics processor and the speed of the video memory are also very important.

    the x3100 is using your system memory, which does not have a direct connection to the x3100's processor. it basically has to sit around and wait for data to go back and forth. plus the x3100 processor isnt very powerful in the first place- even if it had its own dedicated ram it would still be very slow.

    hope that makes sense?

    that only really matters for complex 3d rendering, like you would see in a game. in desktop work, 2d, or simple 3d applications (like aero) the x3100 should be fine. also- older games should play alright on the x3100.
     
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