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Posted 7/31/2003 6:16 PM


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Does anybody know what value to set this? What is it dependant of?


And can anybody explain what it is and does?


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Good explanation here:


http://www.asus.com.tw/support/english/techref/gpsize/index.aspx



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Usually about half the amount of RAM you have installed.





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Programs using AGP video cards have the possibility of reserving part of system memory for storing bits and pieces of images.  Aperture size is an upper limit on how much the video card can grab in this way, a limit which is determined via the BIOS.  This facility was never greatly used in practice and is even less important now because video cards have so much more onboard memory.  Bottom line is its not very important.

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if u search the net about AGP, most ppl would say 128mb is the best option, mine is alway set at 128, never had a problem



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OK, did anyone look at my link? (Just funnin')

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Thanks a lot. And yes canadadude I read the link


Just didn't have time to look for replies until now. Thanks y'all for the info. The answers for my questions...


 


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Thanks for the post back, Nimbus1951.  I was trying to have fun with my last post!

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