How Does Memory Affect Video Cards

[MielkeHBP]

I have 512mb DDR400 Corsair VS Ram, and a ati radeon x700 (256) video card and I was wondering if I upgraded to 2gb of memory if my video card and computer would perform better.

 

[keeleysam]

Yes.

 

[mOeeOm]

Originally posted by: MielkeHBP
I have 512mb DDR400 Corsair VS Ram, and a ati radeon x700 (256) video card and I was wondering if I upgraded to 2gb of memory if my video card and computer would perform better.

Ofcourse, the difference will be huge.

 

[PrayForDeath]

The memory does not directly affect video cards, but it affects the overall computer performance (including games) since there's less HD swapping when you have more memory.

 

[Matt2]

Video performance you wont see any gain at all.

Your computer will be much more responsive. Fast load times, exit times, overall smoother experience.

 

[Powermoloch]

Originally posted by: mOeeOm

Originally posted by: MielkeHBP
I have 512mb DDR400 Corsair VS Ram, and a ati radeon x700 (256) video card and I was wondering if I upgraded to 2gb of memory if my video card and computer would perform better.

Ofcourse, the difference will be huge.

"knock on wood" 😛

 

[imported_michaelpatrick33]

Originally posted by: Powermoloch

Originally posted by: mOeeOm

Originally posted by: MielkeHBP
I have 512mb DDR400 Corsair VS Ram, and a ati radeon x700 (256) video card and I was wondering if I upgraded to 2gb of memory if my video card and computer would perform better.

Ofcourse, the difference will be huge.

"knock on wood" 😛

Especially if the 200MB's of spyware/adware/malware/viruses grows to 1800MB's
Edit: Seriouly you should defniitely notice a difference. Probably the biggest jump is the one from 512 to 1024 but the extra 1024 doesn't hurt.