[G4] Graphics card memory question.

[Eric Smith]

Hi John,

You're talking about memory for the display, which is one thing.
But today's GPUs are capable of advanced types of calculations
used in rendering the display. Like any kind of processing,
having more memory gives it better capability and performance.

Eric S.

John Niven wrote:
> I have merrily gone along with the idea that more memory on a graphic card is good, but now I find myself asking why?
> 
> I can understand that the size of the ram would effect how many pixels you can drive and how many levels of color, but if you already have a card that can max out your monitors capability, what advantage (if any) would there be to getting an equivalent card with more ram?
> 
> Anyone?
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