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How do you find out if your computer needs a GDDR2 GDDR3 or GDDR4 graphics card or are they all interchangeable within a PCIe slot?
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as long as the slot is the same (eg. PCI-E 16x) then it does not matter what RAM is being used on the card. However, a higher Gddr makes the ram faster and therefore the graphics card faster. this also depends on many other factors but gennerally a higher GDDR is better
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Nvidia geforce 8600 gts 256mb is better or evga geforce 9500 gt 512mb 128-bit gddr2?
the 8600gts is a better choice in my opinion. just make sure your computer can handle it
What is ddr2 vs ddr3?
DDR2 and DDR3 are different types of RAM. Interested that you posted in graphics cards as well. Heres why: For system memory, RAM that you can buy and replace on your motherboard, there isn't any performance difference. ddr3 is NOT faster at all significantly. Its a different type, you simply need to get the same type for compatibility. On laptops, ddr3 gives better battery life but not very significantly. For graphics cards, this is called vRAM and the types are usually called gddr2 and gddr3. In this case, gddr3 is MUCH faster. A single model of card will be produced in both types, which is confusing, and for example an 8600 gddr3 is probably faster than a 9600 gddr2.
Is the xfx pvt44awang geforce 6200 256MB 64bit gddr2 agp 4x8x video card compatible with an epox ep8kda3i nvidia nforce3 250 chipset motherboard with an amd athlon 64 3700 processor?
The short answer, is yes the graphics card is compatible with that motherboard / CPU configuration. Hope this helps be safe
Which graphics card should you go with the Nvidia GeForce 240GT with 512MB GDDR5 or the ATI Radeon HD4650 with 1GB GDDR2?
I would have to say the NVIDIA GeForce 240GT. Even though it has less VRAM, the higher GDDR5 means that it should be able to process frames faster. They might end up having the same performance stats though.
Can a Acer aspire 5920 play empire total war?
I'll assume this is what your computer has.Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processor T73002 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support)NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with up to 1GB of TurboCache technology (256 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM, up to 768 MB of shared system memory)These are the game requirements. CPU: 2.6Ghz single core processorRAM: 1GB RAM (2GB for Vista)Graphics: a DirectX 9.0c card with 256mb RAMYou meet the requirements, you should be able to run it with fair graphics settings and fair loading times.
What are the types of RAM?
There are lots, too many to name. Some of the popular ones are: EDO (Obsolete) SDRAM (Mostly Obsolete) RAMBUS (Obsolete) - Data transfers fast, but takes a long time to find. Only used on P4 systems. DDR/DDR2/DDR3 - Current technology. Basically a pumped up version of SDRAM GDDR2 - An early version of DDR2, only used on graphics cards.
What does Gddr3 mean?
GDDR3 is a type of memory. the 3 refers to the speed at which data can be accessed on it. I'm not sure but I believe it refers to the number of data lanes available. obviously, the higher the number, the faster it is. Right now, the most common type is GDDR2 whereas older computers used GDDR or just DDR. Currently, it goes up to GDDR5 which is only used in some graphics cards.
What games can i play on a Axle 9500gt video card with 1gb gddr2 with 1.5 gb ram ddr2 and Pentium 4 3.2 ghz?
you have to up grade up processor at least dual core with 2mb cache, and about games the game up till now, example 2010 release NFS hot pursuit medal of honor, dmc 4, resident evil 5 and many more,
Does a PlayStation3 game work on a computer?
Yes, Sony VAIO computers come with something called "Remote Play with PS3". Using this, you can play your PS3 if it is over the same network connection. Controls are different but you can download drivers to use a Dualshock 3. If you were asking about inserting a PS3 disk into a PC disk drive, the answer is no. A standard disk drive cannot read PS3 disks
Is this a good video card. visiontek 900182 radeon HD 2600pro 512mb 128-bit gddr2 agp 8x HDcp?
Well, like all video cards, they are all bound to be replaced by newer and better ones. I recently bought a Visiontek Raedon HD 2600Pro 512MB, and I have to say that it's a great upgrade if you previously had an older, out-dated video card. However, like most AGP video cards, ATI doesn't provide much support to AGP users when it comes to updating drivers. In the world we live in, there will always be different opinions, which i like to refer as 'black' and 'white', in other words, people who agree and people who don't agree. In my opinion, it's a fantastic upgrade from my previous Raedon x1300 card. It all boils down to your experience, go buy it at Best Buys, or Circuit City and try it for yourself to see whether it or not it's a good card, otherwise, you can always return it within 30 days.
Why won't compiz-fusion install on my feisty-fawn system using a defective nVidia GeForce fx5200 8mb card which causes crashes using ms-windows or xorg windows with glx enabled?
You have answered your own question, if the card is defective replace it, you have sevral options depending on what kind of card slot your comp has. If you have a PCI slot you can pick up a Geforce 6200 or an FX 5700, both are slow and may not be worth their cost. If yo have AGP you have the option of a Geforce 7300GT or faster card, but beware the 7950GT, it's a nonstandard part made by XFX that may not have working Linux drivers yet. If you have a PCI-Express slot yo can get a Geforce 8500GT beware the GDDR2 and 64-bit versions, the GDDR3 and 128-Bit versions are much faster. On PCI-Express beware cards like the 7300LE or the 8400GS, they use a technology called turbocache, there is nothing fast about it but the name, it leeches the majority of the graphics ram from the system main ram, some of the turbocache claim up to 512Mb of graphics ram, but can have as little as 16Mb on the card itself. These cards are usually within $10-20 of the faster cards that don't use it. Lastly 7000 series cards only go up to OpenGL 2.1 while 8000 series cards go up to OpenGL3.0 when it is released. The 6200 tops out at OpenGL 1.5 if I'm not mistaken. There are faster cards in each generation like a Geforce 7600GT is faster then the fastest card from the 6000 series, the 6800Ultra, but the 8600GT is only about as fast at the 7600GT, both are quite close in gaming preformance with no clear winner on preformance, the 7600GT can be fond for less then the 8600GT, but the 8600GT does have the added features of OpenGL3.0, DirectX 10 and Pure VideoHD. Will these cards work with Compiz? Yes, they're all more powerful the FX5200. Why not ATI cards? AMD/ATI still have yet to produce good drivers, yet AMD has started releasing data on the cards for the community to create better drivers for them, but nothing much on the 3D acceleration yet. But ATI did release the specs on the old R300 series cards from the Radeon 9250 on down, these cards have OpenGL support nad have native X.Org drivers that auto install in Linux for you, but these cards where low end when new and are quite slow by today's standards. But I've gotten the old Compiz to run on an ATI Radeon 7500 with 32Mb of graphics ram on a 1.8Ghz P4 w/1Gb of ram.
What Most common memory technology used in today computers?
There are actually several. I'll cover them all. RAM (Random Access Memory) is the most common memory type in use for any, general purpose functionality. This is due to it's cheap manufacture, relatively high speed, reliability, and accessibility. RAM can be written to, read from, and erased rapidly without trouble. Other types may be Read Only, or may not be able to be written to on demand, or may have other unusual features that make it undesireable for specific applications. DRAM (Dynamic RAM) is the most common individual RAM technology. There are MANY kinds, which I'll name later. It can read, write, and be erased easily and quickly. It is cheap to manufacture, and pretty reliable. However, it uses more power than some other kinds, and loses it's information if power is lost. RAM can reach speeds of up to 12,800 megabytes per second, depending on technology, frequency, and latency. Types of DRAM: FP-RAM, EDO RAM, BEDO RAM, SDRAM, RDRAM/Rambus, DDR, DDR2, DDR3, Window Ram, Bubble RAM, GDDR, GSDR, GDDR2, GDDR3, GDDR4, GDDR5, XRAM, XDRAM, RTRAM, (some) vacuum tubes, etc. Static RAM and Cache RAM are used typically inside processors. SRAM (Static RAM) is much faster and smaller than DRAM, but also more expensive. It does NOT lose information if power is lost (however CPUs typically clear SRAM for reliability reasons.) SRAM is usually in sizes of 8 MB or less, and used for specific tasks. SRAM can reach as high as 32,000 megabytes a second. SRAM is the most reliable method of memory in existence as of now, which it has to be as it's under constant, heavy use even when the CPU is idle. A CPU's Cache SRAM may move as much as 1 TB (1 terabyte) per day! With a tolerance of *zero*, that means it has to be accurate every single time, or an error will result. Types of SRAM: SRAM, Cache, Buffer, Core Memory, (some) Vacuum Tubes, Mercuric Memory, Magnetic Memory, Delay Line Memory, etc. There are also types of ROM (Read Only Memory) which can only be read from, typically. PROM (Programmable ROM) can be written to only under special situations, typically during their initial manufacture, and cannot be changed by the system. PROM is permanent memory data, meaning it doesn't disappear without power even after a long period of time. EEPROM (Electronically Eraseable ROM) can be erased electrically, including by the computer, and written to again in a single sequential block. CMOS/BIOS, Firmware, etc. typically use this to store data. The fastest EEPROMs and PROMs can push 200 MB/s. EEPROM and PROM are typically used for read-only functions, and as such, can be considered almost totally reliable for read tasks. Flash and SD memory are types of PRAM (Programmable Random Access Memory). They use an electrical means to randomly read, write, and erase data. They can also be used for storage, such as Flash Cards, XD cards, Memory Sticks, USB Thumb Drives, and Solid State Drives. The fastest Flash and SSDs can push 2,000 MB/s. Most mp3 players and portable media players use Flash and SSD to store music and data, as it's smaller and faster than small HDDs. Flash and SD are also less reliable than DRAM and SRAM. Virtual Memory is a term used to denote a storage device being used as RAM. Anything that can read/write randomly can be used as RAM, so many computers use Hard Drives to temporarily store data, usually to conserve DRAM or if the system runs out of DRAM. Hard drives are MUCH slower than DRAM, SRAM, and as of this writing, can push a maximum sustained rate of 120 MB/s. As such, this is not a desireable method of memory storage. The advantage is that Hard Drives are very, very large and quite inexpensive. However they are also far less reliable than DRAM and SRAM.
