Fastest Video Memory?

Manock · 05-17-06, 06:10 PM

I want to upgrade my shared video memory to the fastest possible.

What is the boards recommendations on best video memory?

Currently, my notebook machine is running ATI RADEONÂ® XPRESS 200M IGP - 128MB DDR shared video memory w/ 1.2G 333MHz DDR System. Ive got one memory slot open.

SH3 runs competently but struggles with any kind of adverse weather, or too many planes show up, particularly B24s.

I want to be able to shake my fist in the Liberator's face, & get away with it.

Any help?

Manock

Keelbuster · 05-17-06, 06:40 PM

Well, I would never _share_ video memory. Video is special in gaming. Get a notebook (or a desktop perhaps) that has it's own video memory. Generally speaking NEVER SKIMP ON THE VIDEO CARD.

P.S. It's probably not a memory issue - yer video card is probably weak.

P.P.S. Wait - both are true - weak card, weak memory arrangement. And you might have a driver problem. DONT SKIMP ON THE PATE!

Kb

Manock · 05-17-06, 06:49 PM

Gee thanks on that suggestion. I will immediately trade in my use it for other criteria besides gaming notebook based on your post.

Did you somewhere in there actually answer my question.

Shees - you must be that other captain I had to scrape up off the mens room floor.

Keelbuster · 05-17-06, 06:59 PM

Har. Well. My suggestion was that

YOU SHOULDN"T SHARE VIDEO MEMORY. Goddamnit.

You might be able to get some dual channel action going to make the whole system better...but..it's a laptop, so it's totally inflexible and designed for other things. On the other hand, my work laptop runs SH3 a bit better than my desktop which (when she was commissioned 2 yrs ago) was dirt cheap. Save yerself about 1500 bucks and buy a decent gaming rig. For christ's sake. And for the sake of that captain in the bathroom...chill.

Kb

05-17-06, 06:10 PM	#1
Manock Bosun Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 68 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Fastest Video Memory? I want to upgrade my shared video memory to the fastest possible. What is the boards recommendations on best video memory? Currently, my notebook machine is running ATI RADEONÂ® XPRESS 200M IGP - 128MB DDR shared video memory w/ 1.2G 333MHz DDR System. Ive got one memory slot open. SH3 runs competently but struggles with any kind of adverse weather, or too many planes show up, particularly B24s. I want to be able to shake my fist in the Liberator's face, & get away with it. Any help? Manock

05-17-06, 06:40 PM	#2
Keelbuster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: BA 72 Posts: 1,092 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Well, I would never _share_ video memory. Video is special in gaming. Get a notebook (or a desktop perhaps) that has it's own video memory. Generally speaking NEVER SKIMP ON THE VIDEO CARD. P.S. It's probably not a memory issue - yer video card is probably weak. P.P.S. Wait - both are true - weak card, weak memory arrangement. And you might have a driver problem. DONT SKIMP ON THE PATE! Kb __________________

05-17-06, 06:49 PM	#3
Manock Bosun Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 68 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Gee Thanks on that Suggestion Gee thanks on that suggestion. I will immediately trade in my use it for other criteria besides gaming notebook based on your post. Did you somewhere in there actually answer my question. Shees - you must be that other captain I had to scrape up off the mens room floor.

05-17-06, 06:59 PM	#4
Keelbuster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: BA 72 Posts: 1,092 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Har. Well. My suggestion was that YOU SHOULDN"T SHARE VIDEO MEMORY. Goddamnit. You might be able to get some dual channel action going to make the whole system better...but..it's a laptop, so it's totally inflexible and designed for other things. On the other hand, my work laptop runs SH3 a bit better than my desktop which (when she was commissioned 2 yrs ago) was dirt cheap. Save yerself about 1500 bucks and buy a decent gaming rig. For christ's sake. And for the sake of that captain in the bathroom...chill. Kb __________________