once again, i was referring to the integrated onboard video chip NOT memory chips.
Once again? Note your previous post where you said,
i was referring to the "shared memory" component
onboard video is called that because it's a chip on the motherboard
Ummm, not really. It is not "a" chip, but a GPU and several supporting chips (the graphics "chipset") and in some cases, additional VRAM chips too. And it is basically a card integrated into the motherboard - at least the components from a card that has been mounted on the motherboard.
Finally, do understand there are many inexpensive motherboards (including many µATX and ITX boards) with
excellent on-board graphics solutions and these are often used in high-end HTPC (home theater PCs) and used as PVRs (personal video recorders - TiVo) and BluRay players, offering excellent performance.
They can even provide adequate game play for most users (if the notebook is kept cool).
To ensure no misunderstanding, on-board graphics is not "3rd rate". It may be less capable with the latest 3D-games than most of the better cards, but still more than adequate for most other uses. There are exceptions, of course, but the general rule is they are quite good.
On board graphics do NOT include "shared memory chips". On board may include dedicated RAM, or it shares (steals) some system RAM. But graphics cards and integrated do not include RAM that is shared. They either share system RAM, or come with their own RAM (or both).
Sorry for the miscommunication my friend...............
No problem.