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Specs: 

Motherboard: M85B-D3H by gigabyte

Cpu: i3 4130

Ram: 8GB

Graphics: integrated

 

So I found this option in my bios called 'Internal graphics memory size' which was by default set to 64mb and i was wondering if I should tinker with it. Though I don't usually change bios settings because I've never done it before and couldn't find reliable information on the topic.

Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.

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That's the minimal allocation. Once the OS is booted it won't matter and thanks to memory sharing it will take what it needs / can.

Reserving more could give a tiny advantage in graphics stuff, but with the penalty that this RAM isn't available to the rest of the system anymore, and since 8GB is already really tight nowadays it could cause more issues than it solves.

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Rule of thumb number 1.   If you don't know what it does or what it is for... then don't mess with it until you know.

 

 

23 minutes ago, The star said:

I've never done it before and couldn't find reliable information on the topic

Do more research before you bork your rig.

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10 minutes ago, SansVarnic said:

Rule of thumb number 1.   If you don't know what it does or what it is for... then don't mess with it until you know.

 

 

Do more research before you bork your rig.

Yeah I get it, I'm just asking what it does, probably won't even turn it on lol

 

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12 minutes ago, Kilrah said:

That's the minimal allocation. Once the OS is booted it won't matter and thanks to memory sharing it will take what it needs / can.

Reserving more could give a tiny advantage in graphics stuff, but with the penalty that this RAM isn't available to the rest of the system anymore, and since 8GB is already really tight nowadays it could cause more issues than it solves.

Ah I see. Thanks for the information!

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25 minutes ago, SansVarnic said:

Rule of thumb number 1.   If you don't know what it does or what it is for... then don't mess with it until you know.

 

 

Do more research before you bork your rig.

If you dont know just ask the internet

 

And if you screw with it and the thing stops posting theres always clear cmos

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