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Subject: I have 1695 MB of graphics memory, but I can barely run games.

You, I don't like you.

So the graphics control panel saidmy graphics card has a maximum of 1695 mb of video memory, but my computer can't run most games even on low settings. Is there some option I have to turn on to get it to use all that video memory?

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  • 12.17.2012 9:37 AM PDT
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I like Cheese

What is your GPU, and what kind of RAM is it?
Is it DDR5 or DDR3?

  • 12.17.2012 9:40 AM PDT

It's because your graphics card probably sucks. The memory isn't the only thing that makes one good.

  • 12.17.2012 9:43 AM PDT

You, I don't like you.

Posted by: thebig100
What is your GPU, and what kind of RAM is it?
Is it DDR5 or DDR3?

I have 4GB of ram. How do I tell if it's DDR5 or DDR3?

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  • 12.17.2012 9:43 AM PDT

"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself."
-Nietzsche

You don't have a graphics processor, bud...

  • 12.17.2012 9:44 AM PDT
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Posted by: Dr Refrigorator
Posted by: thebig100
What is your GPU, and what kind of RAM is it?
Is it DDR5 or DDR3?

I have 2GB of ram. How do I tell if it's DDR5 or DDR3?

I asked regarding the GPU, which one do you have?
Edit:Looks like you have Intel "HD" Graphics.
This isn't even a real GPU.


[Edited on 12.17.2012 9:45 AM PST]

  • 12.17.2012 9:44 AM PDT

You, I don't like you.

Posted by: thebig100
Posted by: Dr Refrigorator
Posted by: thebig100
What is your GPU, and what kind of RAM is it?
Is it DDR5 or DDR3?

I have 2GB of ram. How do I tell if it's DDR5 or DDR3?

I asked regarding the GPU, which one do you have?

Intel G41 Express Chipset.

You can tell it's not exactly a gaming computer.

  • 12.17.2012 9:45 AM PDT

Love your friends, Die laughing.

Integrated Graphics dude.

  • 12.17.2012 9:45 AM PDT

You, I don't like you.

I can't believe Intel advertised this sack of crap as "Pushing media to the max!". Thanks for the help, Flood.

  • 12.17.2012 9:47 AM PDT

Proud Spartan II, COG soldier, Hero of time, and crowbar wielding scientist.

What games are you trying to run?

  • 12.17.2012 9:48 AM PDT

If you're passionate about the thing you're talking about, I'll always lend an ear.

Do you have a netbook or something?

They aren't designed to play games at all.

  • 12.17.2012 9:59 AM PDT
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Why So Serious?

"I'm gonna go America all over everybody's asses!"
-Charlie, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Protip: any system with an Intel "graphics processor" will NOT be running any video games.

  • 12.17.2012 10:00 AM PDT
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I dont lie. Really.


Posted by: Dr Refrigorator
Intel G41 Express Chipset.

You can tell it's not exactly a gaming computer.


I love your modesty. It's relying on discreet graphics. In translation, It's useless for playing games.

I reccomend you get a cheap GPU like a 550ti. You'll be able to run games like BF3 if you do that.

  • 12.17.2012 10:02 AM PDT

Posted by: Dr Refrigorator
I can't believe Intel advertised this sack of crap as "Pushing media to the max!". Thanks for the help, Flood.


Intel doesn't sell video cards.

  • 12.17.2012 10:07 AM PDT

..i-is that an integrated graphics card?

Where is your actual graphics card OP? You have bought a graphics card, haven't you OP?

  • 12.17.2012 10:11 AM PDT

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Godshatter: I can go all the way with someone without being attracted to them.
CamCamm: How does that work?
Godshatter: I'm easily aroused by anything that moves. It's a curse.
Brain says 'No, that's ugly', body says 'ugly is fine with me'.

Should have gone with a HD 4000. They can hold up decently. Memory is not everything with the GPU be it discrete/integrated. It has to do with the drivers/shaders they use.


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I love your modesty. It's relying on discreet graphics. In translation, It's useless for playing games.


Its actually integrated graphics.

[Edited on 12.17.2012 10:16 AM PST]

  • 12.17.2012 10:13 AM PDT

Your intel graphics card can have all the memory in the world, but it will never have the speed to run games.


or the processing power....


  • 12.17.2012 10:40 AM PDT