Add More Ram To Increase Shared Memory?

Discussion in 'CPU, Motherboards and Memory' started by PeterC7, Nov 23, 2014.

  1. PeterC7

    PeterC7 Geek Trainee

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    Hi!

    I got a new game a few days ago, PES 2015, apparently its shared memory and VRam is not good enough to run it properly, since I only seem to be able to run nicely with lower resolutions and low graphics. Here's how the game rates my PC:

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    Here are my questions:
    1) The only thing I can do right now (without having to change the video card) is trying to increase shared memory, right?
    2) Right now, having 2Gb of RAM, is it possible to use part of it to increase shared memory?
    3) With more 2Gb of RAM (staying with a total of 4Gb of RAM) how much is it possible to increase the shared memory for?
    4) How can I exactly do it, I'm sorry guys if I made any silly question, but I've seen too many different things about the same subject, and I'm kind of confused.

    Thank you all. Kind regards,
    Peter
     
  2. Big B

    Big B HWF Godfather

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    It's going to be dependent on the motherboard and chipset. If the maximum VRAM allotted is 768MB, you can max out the RAM capacity and still be stuck at that amount.
    If you haven't been in the BIOS yet, that would be a good place to check. That's where the option to adjust the shared RAM (VRAM quantity) if available. However, this only applies if you're using on-board graphics. It will NOT affect the GeForce 8400 you have now. And, this assumes you have on-board graphics, so you may be chasing something not there. Unfortunately, on-board graphics are typically not on the edge of technology, and with that CPU, I'm not inclined to think it will offer a trade-off for the horsepower of that 8400GS.

    I don't know what your budget is, but using Amazon pricing, it looks like a GeForce 610 would have options for 1GB to 2GB under $50 USD.
     
  3. PeterC7

    PeterC7 Geek Trainee

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    Thanks for your answer mate. In fact, I thought it could be much more expensive to switch the video card. I probably should just (and I am going to) search myself for more info about this, but how can I tell if a video card does work on my motherboard? And as long as a certain video card has good compatibility with my motherboard, do I have to take anything else in consideration like the power supply?

    My motherboard is exactly like this one:
    http://www.asrock.com/mb/intel/g31m-gs/

    Thanks for the help!
     
  4. Big B

    Big B HWF Godfather

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    Anymore, video cards are pretty much all PCIe (PCI Express) slots, specifically the x16 (number of PCIe lanes to said slot), which is also the longest variant of this group of expansion slots.
    For those low-end video cards combined with your current parts, any solid 400W from a quality brand (older Corsair units, Antec, Thermaltake, Seasonic...). If it came with the case, it's trash, and you would do well to replace it...these will run $40-60, depending on sales and such. If your new card has a PCIe power connector, you will have to connect that, but a molex power connector to PCIe power cable is usually included with a retail boxed card. If not, these are cheap and would run just a few bucks.
     

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