Don't the A/V models ([78][56]00, for those who can read regular expressions) use VRAM for processing video input -- maybe even for audio that goes through the A/V module as well?
- Aaron >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>(PCI PowerMacs) >Subject: Re: vram >Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2003 15:53:26 +0000 >From: pdimage.fsnet.co.uk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >>If I have an ATI Xclaim VR with onboard memory, do I still need vram on the >>motherboard of my 7600 or is that just for the onboard video? I have taken >>the vram out and the system seems to function fine, but I wondered if there >>is performance loss anywhere. >>Thanks >>Tom > > Not unless you wish to connect a second monitor to the mobo display >connector. There's no performance loss as the ATI is better than the >onboard video. > > > Pete -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
