The amount of video memory on a computer is one of the most important characteristics of a computer. It is the video card memory that is the key parameter when running video games and resource-demanding programs.
Instructions
Step 1
There are several ways to find out the amount of video memory. To view all information about the video card using standard Windows tools, you can run the basic Dxdiag utility. To do this, go to the Start menu, select Run (in Vista and Windows 7, you can immediately enter the name in the search field), and enter Dxdiag in the window that opens. A program will start, which will display many technical parameters, including the amount of memory and its type. Also in Windows 7 and Vista, to view memory information, you can right-click on the desktop, then select "Screen Resolution". In the window that opens, click on the "Additional parameters" link. The video card properties screen will open, where one of the first items will indicate the amount of memory. Information about the video card can be found in the device manager (Start - right-clicking on the item "Computer" - Device Manager - Video adapters).
Step 2
You can also use third-party programs to determine video memory. There is a small program CPU-Z that displays the properties of the processor and video card. It will accurately show all the important data about the system and the hardware of the computer.
Step 3
For users of Nvidia graphics cards, there is a program called RivaTuner. Having installed it, you can view not only the main memory of the video adapter, but also change some of its parameters, in particular, the rotational speed of the cooler, memory and core.
