New computer specs: Can dedicated GPU RAM make up for less system RAM?
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I know just enough tech to not know what I'm doing. I currently have a laptop with an i7-7700HQ, 12GB of RAM, and NVIDIA GeForce 1050 graphics (and an SSD). Performance is very good for my needs, but...
New computer specs: Can dedicated GPU RAM make up for less system RAM?
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All indications are that is a great laptop. I think the new laptop you ordered will perform great except for the 200 tabs open at once unless using a resource limiter like I mentioned before....
New computer specs: Can dedicated GPU RAM make up for less system RAM?
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Based on the teardown link in my previous post, it doesn't look like any truly 'special' tools are required. This is the list it mentions - Torx T5 screwdriver, Phillips #1 screwdriver, case opener...
New computer specs: Can dedicated GPU RAM make up for less system RAM?
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Hmm. Good info, but I think the one I ordered is different. The one at the URL you've provided doesn't have the diamond-cut edges of the newer one that I bought. It seems like the difference isn't...
New computer specs: Can dedicated GPU RAM make up for less system RAM?
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Thanks to everyone who has responded thus far. I just placed an order for an open box HP Spectre with a 10th-gen i7 (quad-core rather than hex), 16GB of RAM, NVIDIA MX 330 (2GB dedicated), and 512GB...
New computer specs: Can dedicated GPU RAM make up for less system RAM?
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On a side note, personally, 4k on a laptop screen is a waste (I also think it's a waste on flagship phones). I don't want to be 4-6" from the screen to read all the native sized icons/text. I know...
New computer specs: Can dedicated GPU RAM make up for less system RAM?
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I know this is an old thread but I will add a bit anyway.
Beginner programmers often panic when the Windows Task Manager indicates to them that their program is using a lot of memory. Windows is...
New computer specs: Can dedicated GPU RAM make up for less system RAM?
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Just my personal opinion, so take it with a grain of salt. Yes, this is a step down as sytem ram and gpu do not share their total. You'll always need enough system ram so it is better to have and...
New computer specs: Can dedicated GPU RAM make up for less system RAM?
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Thanks for the response!
I'm not getting the world's greatest deal from a dollars-per-spec perspective, but a combination of factors limit my choices:
I need a number pad (lot of spreadsheets)...
New computer specs: Can dedicated GPU RAM make up for less system RAM?
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Looks like you are right. It seems their newer chassis may in fact have non-upgradeable RAM... I can't really find too much specific to your model, but there is this teardown that suggests...
New computer specs: Can dedicated GPU RAM make up for less system RAM?
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I think you'd be paying $450+ for the OLED screen... That's a decision only you can make.
OLED is great, but I wouldn't personally pay that much.
New computer specs: Can dedicated GPU RAM make up for less system RAM?
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EDIT: based on the service manual taken from here - it looks like the ram IS in fact upgradeable. They do say it's not user accessible, so it may invalidate your warranty.
I have no way to verify...
New computer specs: Can dedicated GPU RAM make up for less system RAM?
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Here's a teardown link of the specter 15 (looks like the version you ordered) and it shows upgradeable RAM. Just an FYI.
New computer specs: Can dedicated GPU RAM make up for less system RAM?
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Ooh - that would be terrific. If that's true, I could try and see if I can deal with the 8GB of RAM for a year while under warranty and then upgrade it after the thing falls out of warranty...
New computer specs: Can dedicated GPU RAM make up for less system RAM?
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Using a computer with built-in graphics takes up some system RAM, so yes having a dedicated GPU helps the system with it's RAM resources.
However, I would recommend 16gb RAM unless you use...
New computer specs: Can dedicated GPU RAM make up for less system RAM?
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The fact that your page file will sit on an SSD provides a similar performance to being in RAM...not as good, but in your case, it might be good enough to mitigate the lesser quantity of RAM.
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New computer specs: Can dedicated GPU RAM make up for less system RAM?
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Thanks for this response. This is what I meant when I said that I know just enough to not know what I'm doing. I didn't realize I could see how much RAM I'm using. 93/94% at the moment. You're right...
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Nearly every modern laptop with a dedicated GPU also has an integrated GPU that it uses for everything except gaming and specific applications that need the GPU power. So when it comes to laptops,...
New computer specs: Can dedicated GPU RAM make up for less system RAM?
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Yeah, I'm trying to decide whether or not to refuse delivery basically. The shortest version of the longer story is that my order was initially declined and I had to call in and verify info (two...
New computer specs: Can dedicated GPU RAM make up for less system RAM?
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Let me ask you this: would you stick with the first one for whatever I said it came to (like $1300 net?) or would you take this for $876.99?
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