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    Dell 610

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by davlun, Mar 31, 2005.

  1. davlun

    davlun Newbie

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    OK. Just want someone to confirm something for me on the dell d610 that is currently carried by costco: link to laptop.

    On Dell's site, they have a note that the memory can be shared up to 128mb that I am reading as a disclaimer in case they you get the integrated graphics. I just want to confirm that the costco version is not using shared memory with the radeon x300.

    Thanks,
    David
     
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  2. antskip

    antskip Notebook Deity

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    "shared up to 128 meg" always applies to the integrated video solution, in this case the integrated graphics is the Intel GMA 900. This system allocates a certain pre-configured amount of system memory for video operations. It does not have its own dedicated memory beyond the amount set aside for it from system memory. The maximum amount of system memory that can be put aside is 128 meg. The amount put aside is not available then as system memory.

    The 64 meg X300 has its own dedicated 64 meg. Apparently, as far I understand the technology, the ATI "hypermemory" system can also utilize dynamically around the same amount of system memory beyond the dedicated video memory to enhance the graphics performance. Which is very handy, considering the potential speed of dual-channel system memory. System memory is always available for system use, but allows itself to be borrowed dynamically as a cache by video operations when to do so would improve the speed of video operations, (without reducing system performance).
     
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