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    graphic memory

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by shadow266, Jan 3, 2011.

  1. shadow266

    shadow266 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a Toshiba c650 my wife gave me for Christmas.

    the only thing im trying to do with right now is adjusting the graphic memory in it , the max graphic memory it has is 1756mb but i cant see how much im using.
    I would like to see how much im using and be able to increase it or decrease it when ever i please.
    But i cant seem to find out how i can. i have tried going thru the bios but i cant find it there.
    Tried to adjust the display settings and tried to access the hardware accelerator but the Change Settings button is grayed out.

    If anyone has an idea on how i can change my graphic memory please let me know. i would appreciate it.
    thanks

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    shadow266, Jan 3, 2011
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  2. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    It's integrated graphics, meaning it will leech video memory from RAM.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jan 3, 2011
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  3. shadow266

    shadow266 Notebook Enthusiast

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    can I decide how much it leeches ? or is it automatic?
     
    shadow266, Jan 3, 2011
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    I don't know of a way... but even if you could, I think it's best to let the system handle it. Sometimes the amount of the RAM needed will change very rapidly, depending on the application and the system will handle this well. I can't see an advantage in doing it yourself.
     
    svl7, Jan 3, 2011
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    The option to choose is commonly available on desktops, but it isn't on my laptop. You only have 128MB dedicated to it though. Don't worry about it.
     
    Trottel, Jan 3, 2011
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  6. shadow266

    shadow266 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks for the input guys .. i appreciate it
     
    shadow266, Jan 3, 2011
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