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- Feb 3, 2007
I wanted to search, but I dont know how to classify this efficiently. I also feel this more of a OS issue than vga issues.
For Vista 32 bit, I have everything I mention below.
Vista was doing great with 1 EVGA 8600Gt. System specs stated 3GB and my 3d graphics rating was 5.5.
I added another 8600GT, and now Vista reports 2.75GB, and my graphics rating never changed.
After reading somewhere that Vista counts VGA memory as part of the addressed system memory, I pulled my 2 512MB sticks out so only 2GB were left, and Vista then reports 2GB and my 3d graphics score went to 5.8.
The cards are both 256MB cards, but is the second card causing the 4GB limit to flip out? Anyone encountered this or have any advice?
I am installing updates for XP x64 until I can obtain Vista x64. Also, please don't be typical and tell me to get new cards. Thats not the issue here.
For Vista 32 bit, I have everything I mention below.
Vista was doing great with 1 EVGA 8600Gt. System specs stated 3GB and my 3d graphics rating was 5.5.
I added another 8600GT, and now Vista reports 2.75GB, and my graphics rating never changed.
After reading somewhere that Vista counts VGA memory as part of the addressed system memory, I pulled my 2 512MB sticks out so only 2GB were left, and Vista then reports 2GB and my 3d graphics score went to 5.8.
The cards are both 256MB cards, but is the second card causing the 4GB limit to flip out? Anyone encountered this or have any advice?
I am installing updates for XP x64 until I can obtain Vista x64. Also, please don't be typical and tell me to get new cards. Thats not the issue here.