shared memory gpu question

how would a shared memory gpu like the 6150 or the x200m run when coupled with a substantial (overkill) amount of memory...say 3gb or 4gb. Would the graphics be dull but the fps be high? or would games still lag, lets say oblivion for instance....how about with higher mghz ram like 6600 etc.... i am just trying to decided between the HP TX (dedicated) and the Dell m1210....

 

For integrated cards, and really for any card, you can only use so much memory effectively. As long as you have 1-2GB, your card will be able to claim enough (drivers will limit the amount of available memory if the system only has so much) but performance will not be stellar. Check out the GPU Guide.

 

lots of retailers like to mislead you by only mentioning that the laptop has x amount of memory for the video card making you think it must be good. when i was going for my laptop, the sales people kept saying 128MB or 256MB nvidia, ati blabla and when I ask what model, theyd be stumped cuz they either dont know or didnt expect anyone to ask.

video memory is important especially dedicated memory but it is entirely useless if the video card is not powerful enough to put it to good use.

 

I have heard that the 6150 and 1150 are the "better" solutions for an integrated gpu. I was just wondering if faster clocked memory or a surplus of memory would improve FPS performance. I am not so much worried about eye candy as i am about playability with games like AOE3, Oblivion and potentially diablo 3 (when/if it ever comes out).

 

the difference if any is minimal. i mean if its going to run a game at 15fps, dont expect it to jump to 20 or 25 with faster memory. RAM only plays one part in the video card puzzle.