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I guess you never noticed that it has always been that way?
Your laptop sounds like it has onboard graphics so is using system memory (32mb) in this case so as a consequence is displaying 32mb shy of 256.
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Your laptop sounds like it has onboard graphics so is using system memory (32mb) in this case so as a consequence is displaying 32mb shy of 256.
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The reason that i want to boost my RAM is because i want my laptop to have increased performance for a game. But the onboard graphic is important too. Would it be better to have more RAM than graphics memory?
heres a report on it:
INTEL(R) EXTREME GRAPHICS 2 FOR MOBILE REPORT
Report Date: 01/23/2007
Report Time[hr:mm:ss]: 20:44:07
Driver Version: 6.14.10.4497
Operating System: Windows XP* Home Edition, Service Pack 2 (5.1.2600)
Default Language: Chinese
DirectX* Version: 9.0
Physical Memory: 222 MB
Minimum Graphics Memory: 32 MB
Maximum Graphics Memory: 64 MB
Graphics Memory in Use: 7 MB
Processor: x86 family 6 Model 9 Stepping 5
Processor Speed: 1398 MHZ
Vendor ID: 8086
Device ID: 3582
Device Revision: 02
heres a report on it:
INTEL(R) EXTREME GRAPHICS 2 FOR MOBILE REPORT
Report Date: 01/23/2007
Report Time[hr:mm:ss]: 20:44:07
Driver Version: 6.14.10.4497
Operating System: Windows XP* Home Edition, Service Pack 2 (5.1.2600)
Default Language: Chinese
DirectX* Version: 9.0
Physical Memory: 222 MB
Minimum Graphics Memory: 32 MB
Maximum Graphics Memory: 64 MB
Graphics Memory in Use: 7 MB
Processor: x86 family 6 Model 9 Stepping 5
Processor Speed: 1398 MHZ
Vendor ID: 8086
Device ID: 3582
Device Revision: 02
Onboard graphics that share main memory (RAM) aren't that efficient to begin with. How well they do depends on the game, but you shouldn't put much stock into it.
Many newer laptops have graphics that are completely separate with its own dedicated memory. These are in a league of their own.
In your situation, I would have to say that once you get to 64MB for video, it would be more beneficial to give the rest to RAM rather than video memory. Consider upgrading to at least 512MB if not 1GB on your laptop.
~cdogg
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein
[tab][navy]For general rules and guidelines to get better answers, click here:[/navy] faq219-2884
Many newer laptops have graphics that are completely separate with its own dedicated memory. These are in a league of their own.
In your situation, I would have to say that once you get to 64MB for video, it would be more beneficial to give the rest to RAM rather than video memory. Consider upgrading to at least 512MB if not 1GB on your laptop.
~cdogg
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein
[tab][navy]For general rules and guidelines to get better answers, click here:[/navy] faq219-2884
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jack,
You said that the laptop just one day started showing 224MB instead of 256MB for main system memory. That can't be possible if the minimum setting for video is 32MB. It has always been using at least that much, hence the difference in the amount of RAM Windows is showing you.
As for bumping it up to 64MB, yes that's as easy as changing a setting in the BIOS. It should be easy to find, and even easier if you consult your manual (which is out on the manufacturer's site if you don't have a paper copy).
However, I highly advise you upgrade the amount of RAM to at least 512MB before doing so, especially if you have a newer operating system such as Windows 2000 or XP. Make sure you find the right memory configuration, because newer laptops require dual-channel to be enabled for best performance. Shop at or for the best prices. I would only consider common name brands such as Micron, Kingston, Corsair, OCZ, etc.
~cdogg
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein
[tab][navy]For general rules and guidelines to get better answers, click here:[/navy] faq219-2884
You said that the laptop just one day started showing 224MB instead of 256MB for main system memory. That can't be possible if the minimum setting for video is 32MB. It has always been using at least that much, hence the difference in the amount of RAM Windows is showing you.
As for bumping it up to 64MB, yes that's as easy as changing a setting in the BIOS. It should be easy to find, and even easier if you consult your manual (which is out on the manufacturer's site if you don't have a paper copy).
However, I highly advise you upgrade the amount of RAM to at least 512MB before doing so, especially if you have a newer operating system such as Windows 2000 or XP. Make sure you find the right memory configuration, because newer laptops require dual-channel to be enabled for best performance. Shop at or for the best prices. I would only consider common name brands such as Micron, Kingston, Corsair, OCZ, etc.
~cdogg
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein
[tab][navy]For general rules and guidelines to get better answers, click here:[/navy] faq219-2884
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