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    1520 + How to Check VRAM

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by thesgc, Jul 12, 2007.

  1. thesgc

    thesgc Notebook Enthusiast

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    OK, there are tons of threads on the DDR2/DDR3 thing, and how NTune RivaTuner can mess up/show wrong info and such. Well, those with their 1520's on hand, can you install the trial of Lavalys Everest 4.00 and use that to get a final verdict? Its Vista compatible and for all I know it displays everything perfectly fine.

    Here's a like to the site. http://www.lavalys.com/products/whatsnew.php?ps=UE&lang=en

    I am going to be getting my 1520 sometime mid next week, but I am just curious on some other things too, like the RAM timings and such. and Lavalys Everst is the most powerful tool I have ever seen/used in finding specs on parts in a PC/Lappy.
     
    thesgc, Jul 12, 2007
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  2. Anzial

    Anzial Notebook Evangelist

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    thread title misleading. Everest does NOT check VRAM for errors, it only reports VRAM TYPE
     
    Anzial, Jul 12, 2007
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  3. skynetwork

    skynetwork Notebook Consultant

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    no, its YOU who understood wrong...

    think he only wants us to check vram type with everest :D
     
    skynetwork, Jul 12, 2007
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  4. Anzial

    Anzial Notebook Evangelist

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    that's what I said - check vram TYPE, not just check vram. It's two different things, you know.
     
    Anzial, Jul 12, 2007
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  5. posterY

    posterY Notebook Enthusiast

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    bumpity bump bump
     
    posterY, Jul 13, 2007
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  6. ecaggiani

    ecaggiani Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a 1720 with the 8600M GT nvidia in it. I tried this software and this is all I get:


    Device Description GeForce 8600M GT
    Adapter String GeForce 8600M GT
    BIOS String Version 60.84.50.0.1
    Chip Type GeForce 8600M GT
    DAC Type Integrated RAMDAC
    Installed Drivers nvd3dum (7.15.11.5824 - nVIDIA ForceWare 158.24), nvwgf2um (7.15.11.5824)
    Memory Size 256 MB
     
    ecaggiani, Jul 14, 2007
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  7. El Guano

    El Guano Notebook Consultant

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    This thread is silly. I think it was clear enough given the context of current 1520 discussions :)
     
    El Guano, Jul 14, 2007
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  8. Ghostbuster

    Ghostbuster Newbie

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    You should be able to see the vram type, in the display -> gpu section

    [​IMG]

    The screenshot above is from my inspiron 6000.
     
    Ghostbuster, Jul 14, 2007
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  9. ecaggiani

    ecaggiani Notebook Enthusiast

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    My GPU page is blank. When the program launched, it did mention that my system is not totally supported.
     
    ecaggiani, Jul 14, 2007
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  10. Anzial

    Anzial Notebook Evangelist

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    excuse me but not everyone is into 1520 and discussions about it :p It's not a private 1520 forum, it's a forum for all kinds of dell laptops, so please, try to make up correct headings, when you posting a new thread to avoid confusion.
     
    Anzial, Jul 14, 2007
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  11. BuckeyeFan

    BuckeyeFan Notebook Evangelist

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    OMG you have to spend an extra 4 seconds to load and read a post before you realize it isn't what you wanted!!!
    The title isn't as clear as it could be, but it is close and isn't a big deal.
     
    BuckeyeFan, Jul 14, 2007
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  12. revoletion

    revoletion Notebook Consultant

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    Ditto. By the looks of it it told me that i have an "Intel i965" system.... intel i965 is the intergrated Intel GMA X3100... Looks like its not as good as the company says it is.
     
    revoletion, Jul 14, 2007
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  13. chuck232

    chuck232 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Okay. Sure fire way to check the type of your VRAM and the speed that it's rated for:

    1. Open up laptop
    2. Remove heatsink
    3. Check part number
    4. Smile/cry at result.

    Tout fini.

    I'm getting tired of the like 10 threads ongoing about this issue. There seems to be a lot of whining about 'what if' and 'it's probably GDDR2'. Just check and be done with it.
     
    chuck232, Jul 14, 2007
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