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graphics memory problem

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by clay7676, Feb 14, 2007.

  1. clay7676

    clay7676 Regular member

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    when ever I play CS source dod or warcraft i noticed that the computer uses a lot more memory then my old one is there anyway to cut that memory down cause i don't need it?
     
    clay7676, Feb 14, 2007
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    is that onboard video or videocard?
     
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    it's a nvidia 7300 turbocache umm I guess it's onboard? it came with it, it's in the machine not sure.
     
    clay7676, Feb 14, 2007
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    It's an onboard chip,and you will do better if you get a dedicated video card.
     
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    what slots are on the motherboard?
     
    ddp, Feb 16, 2007
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    pci-e
     
    clay7676, Feb 16, 2007
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    if pci/e 16 than can get better videocard than what is onboard.
     
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