How to increase RAM for ATI Radeon HD 4200?

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  1. Posts : 25
    Windows 7 Professional
       #1

    How to increase RAM for ATI Radeon HD 4200?


    Hello, SevenForums.
    I was recently working with Adobe Illustrator (rendering 3d) when it told me that there was not enough Graphics Memory available (I have an IGP w/ 256 mb of RAM allocated to it). I have tried to increase it in the BIOS, to no avail, as there was not an option.
    So, the question is: How can I increase the amount of RAM dedicated to my IGP?
    Here are the specs of my comp:
    OS: Win 7 Ultimate
    Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 810
    GPU (Integrated Graphics): ATI Radeon HD 4200, 256 mb of allocated system RAM.
    RAM: 8 GB
    BIOS Version: America Megatrends Inc. 5.03, 9/11/2009
    SMBIOS Version: 2.6
    This is a Desktop running CS3 w/ a 300w PSU. I'm not in the position to swap it out.
    Thanks in advance!
    Last edited by Gata; 14 Jun 2010 at 17:59.
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  2. Posts : 2,726
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
       #2

    Pal this is only a recommendation, but if you are serious about graphics in any way shape or form I'd get a add on graphics card. (won't cost a fortune if you shop around)
    Whilst you may be running out of GPU memory you're also taking vital resources away by sharing your memory with the on board GPU. According to your specs you do have allot of memory, but your GPU is always going to be your bottle neck .... soz just my 2 pence worth, but I've been doing graphics for a long time now and sometimes you will appreciate every bit of memory you can lay your hands on
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  3. Posts : 7,683
    Windows 10 Pro
       #3

    What version of "Adobe Illustrator (rendering 3d)" are you using? As for allocating more RAM to the video card, it can't be done, but you can allocate more system RAM for the program to use, but that would be done at the program's level through the options/preferences settings. Also, i'm not even sure that card meets the minimum requirements but...
    System Requirements

    Windows

    • Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon® 64 processor
    • Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 3; Windows Vista® Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 1; or Windows 7
    • 1GB of RAM
    • 2GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash-based storage devices)
    • 1024x768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit video card
    • DVD-ROM drive†
    • Broadband Internet connection required for online services*
    Adobe Illustrator CS5 - https://store1.adobe.com/cfusion/sto...d&store=OLS-US

    By the way, is this a laptop or desktop?
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  4. Posts : 25
    Windows 7 Professional
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Running Illustrator CS3 on an HP Desktop.
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  5. Posts : 25
    Windows 7 Professional
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Does anyone have any recommendations for a GPU that does not need a dedicated power connector and has a minimum psu rating of 300W? I'm also okay with Nvidia.
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  6. Posts : 1,035
    Vista 64 Ultimate, Windows 7 64 Ultimate, Ubuntu 9.10
       #6

    Gata said:
    Hello, SevenForums.
    I was recently working with Adobe Illustrator (rendering 3d) when it told me that there was not enough Graphics Memory available (I have an IGP w/ 256 mb of RAM allocated to it). I have tried to increase it in the BIOS, to no avail, as there was not an option.
    So, the question is: How can I increase the amount of RAM dedicated to my IGP?
    Here are the specs of my comp:
    OS: Win 7 Ultimate
    Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 810
    GPU (Integrated Graphics): ATI Radeon HD 4200, 256 mb of allocated system RAM.
    RAM: 8 GB
    BIOS Version: America Megatrends Inc. 5.03, 9/11/2009
    SMBIOS Version: 2.6
    This is a Desktop running CS3
    Thanks in advance!
    You might consider an ATi HD 4550 it's requirements are a free PCI E x16 slot, 300 watt psu around $120
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  7. Posts : 7,683
    Windows 10 Pro
       #7

    Gata said:
    Does anyone have any recommendations for a GPU that does not need a dedicated power connector and has a minimum psu rating of 300W? I'm also okay with Nvidia.
    fishnbanjo said:
    You might consider an ATi HD 4850 it's requirements are a free PCI E x16 slot, 450 watt psu with 75 watt 6 pin connector around $120
    That's not going to meet his needs. At any rate I can't think of anything off the top of my head at the moment.
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  8. Posts : 795
    windows 7 RTM x64
       #8

    Well, I was slow typing on this one.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-104-_-Product

    The min rec. power supply is 400W, but you might be able to get away with your 300w for a while if you only have one hard drive and one optical drive. You can get a decent psu for cheap though, if it will fit that HP case, that is.
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  9. Posts : 7,683
    Windows 10 Pro
       #9

    There are two cards that come to mind...

    Amazon.com: EVGA 01G-P3-N945-LR GeForce 9400 GT 1GB DDR2 PCI-E 2.0 Graphics Card: Electronics

    Amazon.com: MSI ATI Radeon HD4670 1 GB DDR3 VGA/DVI/HDMI PCI-Express Video Card R4670-MD1G: Electronics

    However you need to know if you need PCIE or AGP??? One can't fit in the other so...??? This is where system specs helps....mainly motherboard.

    Thanks
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  10. Posts : 795
    windows 7 RTM x64
       #10

    The OP needs pci-e, and I would stay with an ATI based card. As they can run hybrid crossfire with the IGP that is on this motherboard.
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