The volume of video memory of the computer is one of the most important characteristics of the computer. Memory of the videocard is key parameter at start of video games and programs, exacting to resources.The sponsor of placement P&G Articles on the subject "How to Learn Videocard Memory Size" How to learn memory of the videocard How to increase memory of the videocard on the laptop How to mark out memory for the videocard
To learn the volume of video memory it is possible to use in several ways. For viewing of all information on the videocard standard means of Windows it is possible to start the basic utility of Dxdiag. For this purpose it is necessary to enter the Start-up menu, to select the Execute item (it is possible to enter into Vista and Windows 7 at once the name in the field for search), and in the opened window to enter Dxdiag. The program which will display a set of technical parameters, including the memory size and its type will be started. Also in Windows 7 and Vista for viewing of information on memory it is possible to right-click on a desktop, further to choose "Display resolution". In the opened window it is necessary to click on the link "Additional Parameters". The screen of properties of the videocard where in one of the first points and memory size will be specified will open. Data on the videocard can be found in a device manager (Start-up – pressing right mouse button on the Computer point - the Device manager – Videoadaptera).
For definition of video memory it is also possible to use third-party programs. There is a small CPU-Z program in which properties of the processor and the videocard are displayed. It will precisely show all important data on system and hardware of the computer.
For users of the videocards Nvidia there is a RivaTuner program. Having established it it is possible to see not only the main memory of the video adapter, but also to change its some parameters, in particular frequency of rotation of a cooler, memory and a kernel.