Question about video RAM and Vista

Vistanoob · 09-03-2007, 01:06 PM

On my new pc I have 256 MB dedicated graphics memory (of the one gig DDR2) on an NVIDEA 6100 integrated chipset. According to a couple of tech reps. I really should run my 17" LCD at 1024X768 instead of 1280X1024, as the higher resolution, which maxes out my monitor is too much for my integrated graphics. Yet when I asked about a monitor for my Sony, another time, which has only 64MB of integrated graphics, running XP Home,I was told it could sustain a monitor up to 19" (LCD). At what resolution I wonder???
Then when I consult my Upgrading and Repairing Pcs #17 I find that a 17" monitor only needs somewhere between 5 and 8 MB of video RAM.(for XP)
So I'm a bit confused. I have my monitor set at 1024X768 32 bit color, and Aero on. It's pretty good, but I do like the higher resolution if it won't max out my graphics chipset.Should I get a graphics card?

Computer: Acer Athalon 46X2 3600, IGB DDR2 RAM, integrated graphics(above)
DVD dual layer burner, Vista Home Premium, 250 Gig HD,SATA.

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Snuffy · 09-03-2007, 01:17 PM

suggest you run Reliability and Performance Monitor... then start your Monitor to what you think is correct and view the stats view the monitors. run a movie or what ever you like to do... and it will show how much memory is being used... the help files tells you how to set so you can see what you want..

ProCookie · 09-03-2007, 01:25 PM

I would say it depends on how well your computer runs in 1280x1024. Most onboard chip's go to super high resolutions, well into the 2000's sometimes. In general its the monitor that restricts your resolution to 1280x1024. I have never known a computer to slow down because its running in 1280x1024 so unless you play games or use graphically demanding programs you should be fine in 1280x1024.

Vistanoob · 09-03-2007, 01:36 PM

When I ran it at 1280X1024 the screen would go into power saving mode at boot up, just after the login screen. This was before a driver update which was installed and configured so that I never saw the Auto-Config window on bootup again, no warning signs in device driver, so that's allright.
I haven't tried it again yet at the higher resolution, but what you said is what I thought, so maybe it was a driver issue.
Thanks for the suggestion on the performance monitor too. I'll definatly try that.
Thanks guys for getting back to me so quickly.

Snuffy · 09-03-2007, 01:37 PM

No Problem... Glad to help

ProCookie · 09-03-2007, 03:06 PM

Anytime

09-03-2007, 01:06 PM	#1
Vistanoob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Posts: 376	Question about video RAM and Vista On my new pc I have 256 MB dedicated graphics memory (of the one gig DDR2) on an NVIDEA 6100 integrated chipset. According to a couple of tech reps. I really should run my 17" LCD at 1024X768 instead of 1280X1024, as the higher resolution, which maxes out my monitor is too much for my integrated graphics. Yet when I asked about a monitor for my Sony, another time, which has only 64MB of integrated graphics, running XP Home,I was told it could sustain a monitor up to 19" (LCD). At what resolution I wonder??? Then when I consult my Upgrading and Repairing Pcs #17 I find that a 17" monitor only needs somewhere between 5 and 8 MB of video RAM.(for XP) So I'm a bit confused. I have my monitor set at 1024X768 32 bit color, and Aero on. It's pretty good, but I do like the higher resolution if it won't max out my graphics chipset.Should I get a graphics card? Computer: Acer Athalon 46X2 3600, IGB DDR2 RAM, integrated graphics(above) DVD dual layer burner, Vista Home Premium, 250 Gig HD,SATA.
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09-03-2007, 01:17 PM	#2
Snuffy Elite Members Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S.W. Kansas Posts: 2,841	suggest you run Reliability and Performance Monitor... then start your Monitor to what you think is correct and view the stats view the monitors. run a movie or what ever you like to do... and it will show how much memory is being used... the help files tells you how to set so you can see what you want.. __________________ [COLOR="DarkRed"]The only Stupid Question is the one you failed to Ask![/color] [COLOR="Blue"]Beta Tester since Pre Win 95.[/COLOR]
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09-03-2007, 01:25 PM	#3
ProCookie Special Member - Vista Babble Promoter Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,676	I would say it depends on how well your computer runs in 1280x1024. Most onboard chip's go to super high resolutions, well into the 2000's sometimes. In general its the monitor that restricts your resolution to 1280x1024. I have never known a computer to slow down because its running in 1280x1024 so unless you play games or use graphically demanding programs you should be fine in 1280x1024. __________________ [COLOR="Red"][B][SIZE="2"]ALL THINGS WINDOWS 7 AND MORE! [URL="http://www.edgarstudios.co.uk"]VISIT MY BLOG[/SIZE][/URL][/B][/COLOR]
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09-03-2007, 01:36 PM	#4
Vistanoob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Posts: 376	When I ran it at 1280X1024 the screen would go into power saving mode at boot up, just after the login screen. This was before a driver update which was installed and configured so that I never saw the Auto-Config window on bootup again, no warning signs in device driver, so that's allright. I haven't tried it again yet at the higher resolution, but what you said is what I thought, so maybe it was a driver issue. Thanks for the suggestion on the performance monitor too. I'll definatly try that. Thanks guys for getting back to me so quickly.
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09-03-2007, 01:37 PM	#5
Snuffy Elite Members Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S.W. Kansas Posts: 2,841	No Problem... Glad to help __________________ [COLOR="DarkRed"]The only Stupid Question is the one you failed to Ask![/color] [COLOR="Blue"]Beta Tester since Pre Win 95.[/COLOR]
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09-03-2007, 03:06 PM	#6
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