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Dedicated memory refers to video memory (VRAM) that is physically reserved for a graphics card, separate from system RAM. On WindowsForum.com, users discuss dedicated memory in the context of laptop graphics, particularly when using dxdiag to check video memory. Common issues include dedicated video memory being too low (e.g., 32 MB) for gaming or demanding applications like Photoshop and AutoCAD, or being reported as 0 MB on netbooks. Users seek ways to increase dedicated memory, often finding no BIOS option to adjust it. Shared system memory is also discussed, with some wanting to reduce it after a RAM upgrade. The tag covers troubleshooting dedicated vs. shared memory on Intel integrated and NVIDIA graphics.
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    Windows 8 dxdiag does not show speed mode video card

    Hello, I bought a vaio laptop a month ago. Intel® Core™ i5-3210M Processor 2.50 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.10 GHz Windows 8 Single Language 64 bit HDD: 750 GB (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm) NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M LE GPU(SPEED MODE) with 2GB dedicated video memory/ Intel® HD Graphics...
    • Carox
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    • arcview autocad compatibility dedicated memory device manager dxdiag gpu activity graphics card intel laptop nvidia performance photoshop speed mode stamina mode switching modes system performance troubleshooting video memory windows 8
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
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    Windows 7 how to change/increase video memory of graphics card

    Hello Everyone, I have a Dell Inspron 15 pc with Intel integrated graphics. It says it has a total of 1695 mb graphics but its dedicated video memory is only 32 mb. Is there any way i can change the dedicated video memory to a higher value so that i can play some high end games on my pc? I've...
    • Arun Kumar
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    • configuration dedicated memory dell gaming pc graphics card high end games integrated graphics intel performance video memory
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
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    Windows 7 How to change system video memory

    I had a problem with the netbook hp mini 110-4112TU ... the total available graphics memory 762 mb .. 0MB of dedicated video memory. video system memory 0MB 762 MB shared system memory .. I want to change the video system memory to 64mb .. how to do it .. I've tried through the bios but...
    • AR Razi
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    • bios dedicated memory graphics hp mini memory allocation netbook shared memory system settings troubleshooting video memory
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
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    Windows 7 How to reduce Shared Video Memory in Windows7?

    Hi Guyz! Just upgraded my RAM at 2GB and when i see in dxdiag it says my GFX card memory 1.5GB 512Mb Deticated and 1GB shared! How can i reduce the shared memory coz after i upgraded the RAM i dont see any big chenge! HELP
    • ergert
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    • dedicated memory dxdiag graphics card performance ram upgrade shared memory system settings troubleshooting video memory windows 7
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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