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levi1989 · 01-05-2009

i thought the onboard memory was 512 because that is what my ram is? as this is an old pc maybe it has been added to, well I do/did have a packard bell istart but its dead now new procesor fan, procesor and or motherboard is needed so using this for now

i could put my own pc together no worries If i had the right parts its just were to get hold of them etc and wouldnt I have to purchase a new winxp?

Amtech · 01-05-2009

Your system/mainboard memory probably is 512MB. Its just that your graphics card has its own memory. This means that although normally you have 512MB of memory, when using graphics eg when gaming you have an extra amount. In your case, 64MB.

The more memory on your graphics card, the less the system has to use. This means that you can process more graphics tasks at one time. Which is necessary for many newer games.

I have attached a spreadsheet that lists a PC build I was going to get. Not listed the PSU as I would be using an old one. Comes to around £350 including an HD 4670 which is a decent graphics card. For an Operating System you would add another £70-100 I think.

You also need a new Operating System yes. Or to use an old CD if you have one. I recommend XP over Vista but then I'm biased.

Jelly Bean · 01-20-2009

Hello,

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Or do you still require help?

Please post back if you still need assistance.

Jelly Bean.

levi1989 · 01-26-2009

Hi there I will be hoping to replace the graphics card on my other computer as I now have it up and running again so this can be marked ans closed resolved etc. Thanks

01-05-2009	#8
levi1989 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kent, United Kingdom Posts: 128 PC Experience: some experience but always learning new things	Re: Graphics Card i thought the onboard memory was 512 because that is what my ram is? as this is an old pc maybe it has been added to, well I do/did have a packard bell istart but its dead now new procesor fan, procesor and or motherboard is needed so using this for now i could put my own pc together no worries If i had the right parts its just were to get hold of them etc and wouldnt I have to purchase a new winxp?

01-20-2009	#10
Jelly Bean Stoooooopid Girl. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Swansea Posts: 12,803 PC Experience: None.	Re: Graphics Card Hello, Is this matter now Resolved/Answered/Fixed? Or do you still require help? Please post back if you still need assistance. Jelly Bean. __________________ Rwy'n ceisio fy ngorau.

01-26-2009	#11
levi1989 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kent, United Kingdom Posts: 128 PC Experience: some experience but always learning new things	Re: Graphics Card Hi there I will be hoping to replace the graphics card on my other computer as I now have it up and running again so this can be marked ans closed resolved etc. Thanks

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