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sandrabullockisafox · Xplorer Joined: 22 Jul 2009 Posts: 4

Ive got an Intel GMA 4500MHD and just wondering how to get it it a little more power Ive already upgraded the drivers bout an hour ago. Thanks
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farenheit · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:07 pm Post subject:

You need to access your computers BIOS (possibly the Delete key or F2, maybe something else depending on the manufacturer) as it is starting up. Then under one of the options there will be Video Buffer size (or Onboard Video Share or similar - again depends on your computers manufacturer and the BIOS type) you need to modify this by increase the value.

Note though: integrated graphics use your RAM so increasing this value will reduce the amount of RAM you have available. e.g. 1GB RAM with a 64MB frame buffer will leave you with 960MB RAM (or there abouts) if you double the frame buffer to 128MB, you will only have 900MB ram.

If you are wanting additional power for something like gaming, then really your best option is to purchase a dedicated graphics card. Of course that is only an option if you have a desktop computer, if you are on a laptop, am afraid you are stuck (ditto with netbooks like the EeePC).

HTH,
Dave

sandrabullockisafox · Xplorer Joined: 22 Jul 2009 Posts: 4

Unfortunately I am running on a laptop and the card is integrated so maybe some more of Vistax32 users have a tip or a tweak that can push my graphics into overtime?

Graphics Media Accelator 4500MHD Shocked

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