Off Topic => Computer Help => Topic started by: suzysu on May 26, 2005, 08:07:44 PM
Title: Video Shared With System Memory
Post by: suzysu on May 26, 2005, 08:07:44 PM
As you know, I have been looking to buy a new laptop for sometime :rolleyes: Unfortunately, due to uncertainty with my job it had to be put on hold for a while. Anyway - seems I am ok for the next 6 months which is a relief. :)
I have been looking at a Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop (Pentium M715a 1.5ghz processor). Under the video card it says that it has an Intel Media Accelerator 900 graphics and up to 128mb shared system memory. Don't really understand what this means :blink:
Will this shared use have any effect on the overall memory? I am only going to be using it for basic word processing and the internet.
Any help appreciated, thanks ;) xxxxxxxxx
Title: Video Shared With System Memory
Post by: Pammy on May 26, 2005, 08:39:43 PM
for what you want it should be fine, but it does mean it takes up to 128mb of RAM from your system RAM. The graphics (video) card does not have its own memory.
How much RAM does this machine have? If it has 512mb or more I'd suggest that as long as you don't want to start playing dvd's, editing movies and playing major games etc on it you'll prob be ok. The more RAM the better though.
hth
Title: Video Shared With System Memory
Post by: suzysu on May 26, 2005, 08:43:20 PM
It has 512mb of memory Pammy :)
Title: Video Shared With System Memory
Post by: suzysu on May 27, 2005, 03:48:42 PM
:) You'll be pleased to know that I have at last bought my laptop (online) so no more questions :ph34r: :lol: ...........I hope :rolleyes: :lol: xxxxxx
Title: Video Shared With System Memory
Post by: Mike on May 27, 2005, 03:59:07 PM
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:) You'll be pleased to know that I have at last bought my laptop (online) so no more questions :ph34r: :lol: ...........I hope :rolleyes: :lol: xxxxxx
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That's great Sue - not that you wont be asking more questions! But that you got your laptop finally :D
Title: Video Shared With System Memory
Post by: suzysu on May 27, 2005, 04:46:52 PM