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Sharp Bullet
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Posted: 4th Jan 2010 14:06
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It is possible to Extend Video Card's Memory if i have enough RAMs installed on my computer?

Default memory is about 128 MB, And extended is about 358 MB.

...I want more!!! Is that possible ?

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Syncaidius
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Posted: 4th Jan 2010 14:27
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Unfortunatly its not.

All fraphics cards that support shared memory always have a maximum amount they can use from the system's memory.

If you want more (and your not using a laptop) I reccommend buying one of these: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-216-SP&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1515

I have an ATI radeon HD 4850 (runs everything I've thrown at really well) and the card linked above is faster than a HD 4870, which was the next model up from mine at the time. The linked one above also supports DX11 so you'd be future prooved.


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NeX the Fairly Fast Ferret
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Posted: 4th Jan 2010 14:46
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Wait, wait, check the connectors! He might have an AGP board!

Athlon64 2.7gHz->OC 3.9gHz, 31C, MSi 9500GT->OC 1gHz core/2gHz memory, 48C, 4Gb DDR2 667, 500Gb Seagate + 80Gb Maxtor + 40Gb Maxtor = 620Gb, XP Home
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Posted: 4th Jan 2010 15:06
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But you can just cut the extra tabs off to make it fit, right? My friend told me you can.


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NeX the Fairly Fast Ferret
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Posted: 4th Jan 2010 15:08
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Well, yeah, it'll fit, but it won't work. That's only a minor detail, though.

Athlon64 2.7gHz->OC 3.9gHz, 31C, MSi 9500GT->OC 1gHz core/2gHz memory, 48C, 4Gb DDR2 667, 500Gb Seagate + 80Gb Maxtor + 40Gb Maxtor = 620Gb, XP Home
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Posted: 4th Jan 2010 22:30 Edited at: 4th Jan 2010 22:33
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And don't forget to make sure you have an adequate power supply.

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Toasty Fresh
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Posted: 4th Jan 2010 22:34
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Oh, damn, the 4870 I bought last year cost more than that... I hate how GPUs always increase in technology

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NeX the Fairly Fast Ferret
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Posted: 4th Jan 2010 22:36
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Which is why I have always said it's stupid to spend more than £50 on a graphics card. It's just not worth it. £40 will get you a 9500GT today which is enough for most games on high settings, just.

Athlon64 2.7gHz->OC 3.9gHz, 31C, MSi 9500GT->OC 1gHz core/2gHz memory, 48C, 4Gb DDR2 667, 500Gb Seagate + 80Gb Maxtor + 40Gb Maxtor = 620Gb, XP Home
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Quote: "Which is why I have always said it's stupid to spend more than £50 on a graphics card. It's just not worth it. £40 will get you a 9500GT today which is enough for most games on high settings, just."

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Any bigger and it will struggle. A sensible limit is £120 if you are like me and have a big monitor (1680x1050)

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Or you can wait for OnLive.
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NeX the Fairly Fast Ferret
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Posted: 4th Jan 2010 22:48
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Quote: "A sensible limit is £120 if you are like me and have a big monitor (1680x1050)"


Exactly what I'm using funnily enough.

Athlon64 2.7gHz->OC 3.9gHz, 31C, MSi 9500GT->OC 1gHz core/2gHz memory, 48C, 4Gb DDR2 667, 500Gb Seagate + 80Gb Maxtor + 40Gb Maxtor = 620Gb, XP Home
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Quote: "Exactly what I'm using funnily enough."

My point is that to play games on high/very high WITH 4-8xAA he needs to spend £120. It isn't stupid to spend more if you like playing the very latest games. Granted I am using a 4670 that cost just over £50, but I can't see using it in 2011.

Better to spend the most you can and keep it for 3-4 years than spending less and replacing it every year or so.

@Sharp Bullet
Get the Ati 5770 if you are into PC gaming. Otherwise get the 4670 for ~£50.

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NeX the Fairly Fast Ferret
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Posted: 5th Jan 2010 18:19 Edited at: 5th Jan 2010 18:20
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Quote: "Better to spend the most you can and keep it for 3-4 years than spending less and replacing it every year or so."


Not really... half of the value is gone in a year with a £120+ card. If the last half of the card's cost will last you another 2 years, then those are 2 years which are better value.

Think about it - it'll last you two thirds the time but it'll cost half as much.

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Ah yes, the Graphics card industry is consistently evolving. Take a look at the ATI 4890. 1 year ago £300, now sub £150. I don't advise going for the latest gen of graphics cards, rather get the best of last years graphics cards at £140-£150

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