How to increase memory on the integrated video card

Many budget laptops have only integrated video card. This device has several advantages, compared to discrete graphics card. But, as a rule, this power adapter is not enough for heavy applications.

You will need

• - screwdriver;
• - Speccy.

Instruction

1. Integrated graphics chips work by RAM, i.e., they do not have their own resources. Some integrated video cards can reach half a GB. The downside is that with a relatively small amount of RAM that the system cannot allocate enough RAM. Install additional strips of RAM.
2. This will allow the system to allocate more RAM to support the video card. In that case, if all the slots for connecting RAM in your laptop is busy, replace one or more installed modules. Install the program Speccy to determine the characteristics of RAM.
3. Run the program and go to "memory". Having studied the contents of the opened menu, find out the following: memory type, its volume and frequency. Buy Board memory more than clock speed which will approximately coincide with the frequency already in use straps.
4. Turn off the laptop. Unscrew the screws and open the cover that covers the slots to install RAM. Replace your old strap or install a new one. Assemble the laptop.
5. In that case, if you are not satisfied with the performance of the integrated graphics, install a discrete graphics card. Get the full graphics card that is appropriate for your laptop model.
6. Disassemble the laptop, removing the bottom cover and carefully unplug all ribbon cables. Install in appropriate slot a new graphics card. Assemble the laptop and turn on the device.
7. Install new drivers for a discrete graphics card. If they are not included with the device, please visit the official website of the manufacturer of this model. Download there software and install it. With the help of the installed program, disable the integrated graphics card.