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Question

Dedicated video memory

Feb 7, 2015 2:05AM PST

I have 4gb RAM on my computer and 128mb dedicated video memory and I want to play a game that requires 256. So I go into bios and find the option for changing the dedicated video memory but 128 is maximum. Is it possible to change that?

If you need more information about my computer just ask.

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Almost never can be done.
Feb 7, 2015 2:28AM PST

Let's read what make and model computer this is, but it's a common question and 99% of the time it's not possible.
Bob

PS. If you can supply the name of the game, maybe folk have found other workarounds.

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(NT) Look for a BIOS upgrade
Feb 7, 2015 5:03AM PST
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Bite the bullet...get a dedicated video card. Your system
Feb 7, 2015 6:27AM PST

will run better and you'll get better video/gaming performance.

VAPCMD