Devil 0 Posted May 19, 2003 Is it possible to allocate some of my RAM to be used as video memory? RAM: 256mb PC2700 Kingston (1 stick) VIDEO: ATI Xpert 98 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Frag 0 Posted May 19, 2003 Not exactly. The computer can use system RAM to buffer textures, but it cannot increase the amount of memory available for screen buffers on the card itself. PS: Welcome back! The other thread got locked, so I never had an opportunity to say "Hi!". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED 0 Posted May 19, 2003 You can buy old video memory pretty cheap, not easy to get hold of if I remember correctly It is probably worth spending your money on a new card. Long time no see Devil, welcome back. RED Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Frag 0 Posted May 19, 2003 What would you do with the memory you buy? There is no way to put it on the card. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bn880 5 Posted May 19, 2003 Well some cards did have a means to install more video memory, not sure about that specific model. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devil 0 Posted May 19, 2003 I changed the aperature size in my BIOS setup from 64MB to 128MB, will that change much? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Frag 0 Posted May 19, 2003 It's a video card with 8MB of memory, and no way to add any. The AGP Aperture size controls the amount of memory set aside for buffering textures. Increasing this from 64MB to 128MB for a card with a total of 8MB of memory makes no sense to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tovarish 0 Posted May 19, 2003 Solution: buy a new card. I feel your pain Devil, I had onboard video till last summer when I got an ATI Radeon 7500 and now even that's becoming obsolete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devil 0 Posted May 19, 2003 Yes ... well. I had a pretty good 32MB card that was AGP 2.0, but when I upgraded my computer month ago to AMD XP 2100 with an ASUS A7V8X, my AGP card wouldn't fit in the AGP slot on the motherboard, so I was forced to use the backup card, on which I'm still on. And I really don't have 300+ dollars lying around for a new card, although I would like a Radeon 9800 PRO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Frag 0 Posted May 19, 2003 What was the problem with the AGP card and the new motherboard? Did it physically not fit due to the card's length, or was the connector the problem? If it was the connector, it's to protect you from using an old 3.3V card in a 1.5V slot. If the card's length is a problem, you may just want to get a new case to create more room. That would be cheaper than a new video card, and a case doesn't become obsolete nearly as fast as a video card. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devil 0 Posted May 19, 2003 No it's the connector. It's reversed. MB: |_|_|_| Anyone want to buy an ATI Rage Fury Pro? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
