Memory size for onboard graphics (GeForce6150)

"Me" <obvious.RemoveThis@fake.address> wrote in message
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> I built a pc with the Asus M2NPV-MX mainboard and 512MB of DDR2-533, and
> I'm
> using the onboard GeForce6150 graphics; the computer is only used for
> office-type tasks and Photoshop, no gaming or 3D-applications whatsoever.
> I was wondering what the optimal memory setting was. Can I just select a
> minimal amount of memory to be used by the graphics, 32MB or something?
> What
> is this memory used for in office applications anyway, does it store the
> different overlayed windows when I use several programs at once?
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> Thanks,
> Marc.

How much work are you doing in PhotoShop? Will you be manipulating large,
photo-resolution files? If so, I would definitely recommend going with 2GB
of RAM. Even if you're just doing basic work, I would still definitely
recommend 1GB of RAM. The system will run noticeably smoother, especially
if you have multiple applications open. I'm assuming you will be running XP
(or Vista). I never ever build an XP machine with less than 1GB of RAM, and
the same reasoning would definitely hold true for Vista.

If you only have 512MB of RAM, I wouldn't put more than 32M aside. If you
had 1GB, I'd suggest 64M or 128M. 2GB, I'd say 128M or 256M.

RF.
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