recognised RAM seems low??

bangra · 01-20-2009, 12:48 PM

Hi,

i have 1 x 1GB of RAM in one slot and 256MB in the other but in computer properties it tells me i have 1.18GB...is that right??

**magnethead** · 01-20-2009, 01:04 PM

for integrated gfx yes

bangra · 01-20-2009, 01:07 PM

Hi, what does integrated gfx mean?

bangra · 01-20-2009, 01:37 PM

...AND how can i tell if i have it?

bigBonehead · 01-20-2009, 11:31 PM

integrated gfx means that the computer is using an onboard graphics processor unit, or GPU, instead of an add-in graphics card... The memory available (Ram) to the processor is reduced by the amount of memory the GPU uses. An ad-in card has its own memory, and therefore reduces the amount of Ram lost to GPU use...

bangra · 01-20-2009, 11:48 PM

oh i see thankyou...how do i find out if it is a built in one???apart from trying to yank it out!!?

bigBonehead · 01-21-2009, 04:52 PM

Run Belarc. Check Google for yer computer specs. Go to the manufacturers web site.

bangra · 01-22-2009, 10:55 AM

Hi Bigbonehead,,

i've done all of this and still couldnt tell..anohter poster on my other thread has just said

"It would appear that you have integrated graphics capability built into your motherboard. The SiS 661FX is an onboard graphics chipset on Intel motherboards. Your last post also indicates that you have an AGP x8 video slot, so I'd say that you can upgrade your video card from the onboard graphics."

my spec is
IMEDIA1307 PACKARD BELL

Key Features
Processor Intel Celeron D
Chipset SiS661FX
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Recommended Use Home Use
Processor
Processor Type Intel Celeron D
Processor Manufacturer Intel
Socket Type Socket LGA775
Installed Qty 1
Motherboard
Bus Speed 533 MHz
Memory
Installed RAM 1GB
Max Supported RAM 2 GB
Installed Cache Memory 256 KB
Technical Features
Integrated Input/Output Ports USB 2.0 x 4 • Serial Port x 1 • PS/2 Mouse x 1 • PS/2 Keyboard x 1 • Parallel Port (ECP/EPP/SPP) x 1
Expansion Slots AGP x8 x 1 • PCI x 3
Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 160 GB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 7,200 RPM
CD / DVD
Optical Drive Type DVD±RW Dual Layer
Audio / Video
Graphic Processor SiS 661FX
Audio Input Microphone Jack • 1 x Line In
Audio Output Type Sound Card • Headphones • Line out • SPDIF
Dimensions
Height 38.5 cm
Width 18 cm
Weight 6.49 kg

bigBonehead · 01-23-2009, 01:44 AM

AGP is getting to be an old technology....... look here: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/re...agp+video+card

01-20-2009, 12:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
bangra Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 105 OS: 98	recognised RAM seems low?? Hi, i have 1 x 1GB of RAM in one slot and 256MB in the other but in computer properties it tells me i have 1.18GB...is that right??

01-20-2009, 01:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
magnethead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 3,570 OS: Vista ultimate 32bit My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: recognised RAM seems low?? for integrated gfx yes __________________ For proper support: what are you running? graphics, cpu, m/board, ram, PSU brand wattage PCI-E requires 26 amps at 12 volts. That's a 650W PSU. Power Supply Info and Selection . Info on thermal compounds & application . TEST PSU USING MULTI-METER . Bench Testing Your System

01-20-2009, 01:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
bangra Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 105 OS: 98	Re: recognised RAM seems low?? Hi, what does integrated gfx mean?

01-20-2009, 01:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
bangra Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 105 OS: 98	Re: recognised RAM seems low?? ...AND how can i tell if i have it?

01-20-2009, 11:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
bigBonehead Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nasville, USA Posts: 26 OS: XP Pro 32bit	Re: recognised RAM seems low?? integrated gfx means that the computer is using an onboard graphics processor unit, or GPU, instead of an add-in graphics card... The memory available (Ram) to the processor is reduced by the amount of memory the GPU uses. An ad-in card has its own memory, and therefore reduces the amount of Ram lost to GPU use... __________________ You don't fully understand something until you can explain it to your Grandmother.:. A. Einstein

01-20-2009, 11:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
bangra Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 105 OS: 98	Re: recognised RAM seems low?? oh i see thankyou...how do i find out if it is a built in one???apart from trying to yank it out!!?

01-21-2009, 04:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
bigBonehead Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nasville, USA Posts: 26 OS: XP Pro 32bit	Re: recognised RAM seems low?? Run Belarc. Check Google for yer computer specs. Go to the manufacturers web site. __________________ You don't fully understand something until you can explain it to your Grandmother.:. A. Einstein

01-22-2009, 10:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
bangra Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 105 OS: 98	Re: recognised RAM seems low?? Hi Bigbonehead,, i've done all of this and still couldnt tell..anohter poster on my other thread has just said "It would appear that you have integrated graphics capability built into your motherboard. The SiS 661FX is an onboard graphics chipset on Intel motherboards. Your last post also indicates that you have an AGP x8 video slot, so I'd say that you can upgrade your video card from the onboard graphics." my spec is IMEDIA1307 PACKARD BELL Key Features Processor Intel Celeron D Chipset SiS661FX Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Recommended Use Home Use Processor Processor Type Intel Celeron D Processor Manufacturer Intel Socket Type Socket LGA775 Installed Qty 1 Motherboard Bus Speed 533 MHz Memory Installed RAM 1GB Max Supported RAM 2 GB Installed Cache Memory 256 KB Technical Features Integrated Input/Output Ports USB 2.0 x 4 • Serial Port x 1 • PS/2 Mouse x 1 • PS/2 Keyboard x 1 • Parallel Port (ECP/EPP/SPP) x 1 Expansion Slots AGP x8 x 1 • PCI x 3 Hard Drive Hard Drive Capacity 160 GB Hard Drive Rotation Speed 7,200 RPM CD / DVD Optical Drive Type DVD±RW Dual Layer Audio / Video Graphic Processor SiS 661FX Audio Input Microphone Jack • 1 x Line In Audio Output Type Sound Card • Headphones • Line out • SPDIF Dimensions Height 38.5 cm Width 18 cm Weight 6.49 kg

01-23-2009, 01:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
bigBonehead Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nasville, USA Posts: 26 OS: XP Pro 32bit	Re: recognised RAM seems low?? AGP is getting to be an old technology....... look here: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/re...agp+video+card __________________ You don't fully understand something until you can explain it to your Grandmother.:. A. Einstein