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    Default Is it possible to add RAM to graphics card?

    This may be a n00bish/just-plain-stupid question, but here it goes. I have a Nvidia GeForce MX 4000 64mb graphics card (sad, I know), and while I was looking at it one day, I clearly noticed two empty spots for memory, which brings about my question: if I could find the right memory, could I upgrade my graphics card's RAM to say, 128mb? Or would it require alot of bios (re)configuration? Or would it simply not work? My soldering skills are more than profficient, and I am confident that I could pull it off if it is possible.
    Any help/suggestions/straight answers are much appreciated.

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    Default Re: Is it possible to add RAM to graphics card?

    impossible as far as i know

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    Default Re: Is it possible to add RAM to graphics card?

    in the days of single layer pcb it would be possible, but there are toomany things that could get in the way today that its not worth the try. The reason those are there is cause its easier to make 1 card and sell 2 different ones instead of 2 different cards.

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    Default Re: Is it possible to add RAM to graphics card?

    i think you mean make one board and configure it 2 ways and sell 2 cards

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    Default Re: Is it possible to add RAM to graphics card?

    Quote Originally Posted by public_eyesore
    in the days of single layer pcb it would be possible, but there are toomany things that could get in the way today that its not worth the try. The reason those are there is cause its easier to make 1 card and sell 2 different ones instead of 2 different cards.
    yea shoulda worded "one design and sell 2 cards" and "2 differenly desgned cards". No biggie im sure everybody got he point

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    Back in the mid 90s, the memory modules were placed into sockets and were removable on the video card. You could add more if you wanted to. Today...they're soldered on by a machine and the leads are VERY close together. It would take an extremely steady hand to solder something to the pcb and not damage it or short a lead even minutely.

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    Default Re: Is it possible to add RAM to graphics card?

    So you're saying that it is possible? I'm willing to try it because I desperately need a new video card, so I think I might be stupid and just go for it.

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    I really, really, really don't recommend it. I am 99.999% certain you will fry your card, IF you can find the right ram modules for it, the driver will not necessarily support the new setup, and you will end up having to get a new card anyway.

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    Default Re: Is it possible to add RAM to graphics card?

    Well, I appreciate the comments anyways, looks like I probably won't be attempting this mod after all, but if I do, I will be sure to let you all know how it goes.

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    Default Re: Is it possible to add RAM to graphics card?

    I say try it. But then again the card is probably not compatible for 128mb. If it has 64mb the likeliness of it working for more than .5 seconds is unlikely. What your doing in layman terms is overclocking a card x2 of its original settings. Not only will it probably catch fire to your house, it will probably shoot peices out of your case and kill your cat. make sure you video tape your expierment.

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