I was thinking about getting a new video card for my desktop pc because it did not have enough video memory, but then my father thought maybe we could upgrade the existing card by just adding more memory, is this possible?
2006-11-05 04:03:18 · 7 answers · asked by Swert 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Look at the card. If you don't see empty memory slots, then NO. Consider checking the manual that came with it, or checking the manufacturer's website.
I am not sure exactly why, but you did not tell us what brand or model number. It's pretty hard to read your mind from here.
Good luck
2006-11-05 04:06:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
No you can not upgrade memory on a card unless you replace it with a new card that has more memory. If your video card is "integrated" on the motherboard some boards do have an option in bios to increase video memory using your systems physical memory or "RAM" Hope this helps.
2006-11-05 04:08:16 · answer #2 · answered by realistrobert 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You would think that would be the logical step, since you can upgrade memory on the motherboard, no problem. Unfortunately, these companies don't make video cards like that - someday, though, I see it happening..but not today...you'll have to pay for a brand new card w/ more memory....
2006-11-05 04:32:01 · answer #3 · answered by Renee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if ur video card is onboard go to bios and try to increase onboard memory,some board share upto 256mb of ur system physical ram.say u have 512 mb system ram some boards take 256mb for windows and 256 mb for agp card
if urs is a external agp card or pci express card u have to change the card.buy a card with minimum 256 mb if u r buying new one
hope i solved ur problem
please wrtie for further details if needed
2006-11-05 04:41:08 · answer #4 · answered by raghavendra l 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunatly no, you need to buy a new video card.
2006-11-05 04:05:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you cant you will unfortuantly hve to by a new card. Try www.pricewatch.com
2006-11-05 06:27:45 · answer #6 · answered by jubei_ryu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uuummm no
2006-11-05 04:04:38 · answer #7 · answered by spankdis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋