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How do I calculate video RAM requirements?

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Mar 15, 202635934 views
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I'm upgrading my video card, but I can't decide between 512 or 1024 MB of memory. 512 is cheaper, and do I need 1024? How do I calculate what's needed? Is it based on resolution, settings, ...?

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A graphics card actually requires relatively little memory to function as a simple framebuffer (2D graphics) device: For example - the framebuffer requirements for 1920x1080 in 32 bit colour would be: 1920 x 1080 = 2073600 pixels 2073600 x 32 = 6635…

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