Improved memory and image - Satellite A30

Hi all!

I'm sure you all know, my satellite A30 has an integrated graphics card. On processors Intel site it says with RAM on approximately 197 MB (I can't remember the exact amount, but no matter), the GPU will run to about 64 MB. It does not say that any further improvements in the main text. But, there is a caption under one of the photos on the site that shows that the maximum possible GPU memory is 128 MB.

I intend to improve the memory on my computer anyway, but I was wondering how this would effect the graphics card, and if it could improve the GPU would be what I need to do to maximize its potential?
Thank you! Ben

Hi Ben,

Currently, I run my A30 - 141 (ATI Radeon GPU) with 1 GB of RAM 128 MB are reserved for the use of graphics. I also use the latest graphic drivers Catalyst Omega and I find that this combination gives excellent performance with games (e.g. FarCry), and also when I do a video editing with Nero or Ulead.

I think that the GPU Intel changes the allocation of dynamic video ram based on the amount of RAM installed so that my ATI installation allows me to pre-select the amount of RAM of 16 MB to 128 MB (in the properties of the video).

Adding extra RAM to your A30 should certainly improve things.

Kind regards

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