Modding the Video RAM of my Laptop

martypastor · 5th Dec 2008, 11:47 PM

Hey Guys, I have a question?
can I increase the amount of memory (Video Memory for instance) to 128MB?
-Will it work?
-What will be the differences

Using an:
Intel Extreme 2 Graphics: 64MB shared
Phoenix BIOS released between 2004-2005
512MB DDR RAM
Laptop Model: Samsung Sens X15

Max_87 · 6th Dec 2008, 12:46 AM

1. Yes. Most IGP should allow you to share the system memory up to 128MB.
2. No difference. Not to mention you system will have less memory to use.

So don't bother

Lacus · 6th Dec 2008, 03:32 AM

for intel extreme 2,i used to own a laptop that comes with it. it actually increases when one added more ram into the laptop. it will work but for gaming wise, not much difference

lee_what2004 · 6th Dec 2008, 12:32 PM

at least after I increase mine , the share from 64mb to 224mb, the game didn't crash

Adrian Wong · 6th Dec 2008, 11:09 PM

Increasing the video RAM would work, of course. But it's only useful if you play games that use large textures.

The thing is the Intel Extreme Graphics 2 is underpowered. You are unlikely to see any real improvement in graphics performance whether you increase the video memory or not.

Plus, increasing graphics memory would mean less system memory for your OS and applications to use.

Lacus · 6th Dec 2008, 11:21 PM

slightly less memory..if not mistaken that onboard takes up around 32mb from the ram..

Adrian Wong · 7th Dec 2008, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lacus

slightly less memory..if not mistaken that onboard takes up around 32mb from the ram..

If he increases it from 32MB to 128MB, then the system memory would conversely be reduced by 96MB.

lee_what2004 · 7th Dec 2008, 01:17 AM

with 2GB ram, it shouldn't be any problem

Adrian Wong · 7th Dec 2008, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lee_what2004

with 2GB ram, it shouldn't be any problem

Heh.. Yeah, the trouble is he only has 512MB of RAM. That means he would only have 384MB for his OS and applications.

lee_what2004 · 7th Dec 2008, 01:39 AM

like that better minimize the video ram or little upgrade on the ram

5th Dec 2008, 11:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
martypastor Just Started Join Date: 14 May 2008 Posts: 44 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Modding the Video RAM of my Laptop Hey Guys, I have a question? can I increase the amount of memory (Video Memory for instance) to 128MB? -Will it work? -What will be the differences Using an: Intel Extreme 2 Graphics: 64MB shared Phoenix BIOS released between 2004-2005 512MB DDR RAM Laptop Model: Samsung Sens X15 __________________ 464150000212011041151116100061606

6th Dec 2008, 12:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Max_87 h@x! Join Date: 11 Aug 2003 Location: the land of bandwidth cap Posts: 11,430 Reputation: 2090 Rep Power: 38	1. Yes. Most IGP should allow you to share the system memory up to 128MB. 2. No difference. Not to mention you system will have less memory to use. So don't bother __________________ Max_87 Tech ARP http://www.techarp.com Dell Studio 15 / P7350 / 3GB DDR2 / Radeon HD 3450 / 250GB 7200RPM / 15" @ 1920x1200 E8600 @ 4.4GHz 1.36v / Asus P5E3 Deluxe / 2x2GB DDR3 / Radeon X1800 / Barracuda 7200.9 120GB / 7200.10 320GB x2 / Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS / WD6400AAKS x2 / Dell 2007FP x2 / Silverstone ST56F

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Lacus Super Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Location: Some gundam factory o.o Posts: 1,302 Reputation: 180 Rep Power: 4	for intel extreme 2,i used to own a laptop that comes with it. it actually increases when one added more ram into the laptop. it will work but for gaming wise, not much difference __________________ GUNDAM 00[Intel Xeon E3110 E0 Stock\|Asus Rampage Maximus Formula (Rampage Bios Mod)\|Gigabyte HD4850 512MB GDDR3+T-Rad2\|4x2gb DDR2 1000Mhz OCZ SLI-Ready Edition\|Western Digital WD6400AAKS 640GB\|Creative X-FI XtremeMusic\|Creative Inspire P5800\|Silverstone Strider ST56F\|Acer X233H\|Keyboard=Microsoft Sidewinder X6\|Logitech MX518\|Lian Li PC-7YCF]

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lee_what2004 Super Active Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 1,313 Reputation: 1106 Rep Power: 14	at least after I increase mine , the share from 64mb to 224mb, the game didn't crash __________________ Once a wise-man said : Chapter 1: Don't ever compare if you want to stay constant..... Chapter 2: Whatever you have done in the internet, you will never get away from it... Chapter 3:To be continued after I thought another one

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Lacus Super Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Location: Some gundam factory o.o Posts: 1,302 Reputation: 180 Rep Power: 4	slightly less memory..if not mistaken that onboard takes up around 32mb from the ram.. __________________ GUNDAM 00[Intel Xeon E3110 E0 Stock\|Asus Rampage Maximus Formula (Rampage Bios Mod)\|Gigabyte HD4850 512MB GDDR3+T-Rad2\|4x2gb DDR2 1000Mhz OCZ SLI-Ready Edition\|Western Digital WD6400AAKS 640GB\|Creative X-FI XtremeMusic\|Creative Inspire P5800\|Silverstone Strider ST56F\|Acer X233H\|Keyboard=Microsoft Sidewinder X6\|Logitech MX518\|Lian Li PC-7YCF]

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lee_what2004 Super Active Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 1,313 Reputation: 1106 Rep Power: 14	with 2GB ram, it shouldn't be any problem __________________ Once a wise-man said : Chapter 1: Don't ever compare if you want to stay constant..... Chapter 2: Whatever you have done in the internet, you will never get away from it... Chapter 3:To be continued after I thought another one

7th Dec 2008, 01:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
lee_what2004 Super Active Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 1,313 Reputation: 1106 Rep Power: 14	like that better minimize the video ram or little upgrade on the ram __________________ Once a wise-man said : Chapter 1: Don't ever compare if you want to stay constant..... Chapter 2: Whatever you have done in the internet, you will never get away from it... Chapter 3:To be continued after I thought another one