What Is Dedicated Video Memory

Video memory or more commonly known as VRAM is a subtype of random access memory, that is specially designed to store and process image data for display. It is directly used by the GPU memory of the computer to store the frame buffer, which in simple terms can be defined as a temporary image that can be seen on the screen. Alongside this, the Video memory can also store textures, shaders, and other important graphics-related data that is used by the GPU to render the images.

Different Types of Graphics Memory Modules

There are two main types of video memory:  the dedicated VRAM and the shared VRAM. A dedicated VRAM is a separate memory chip that is physically located on the GPU memory unit. Shared VRAM on the other hand is a portion of system RAM that is allocated to the GPU.

Dedicated video memory is generally faster than its counterpart because it is closer to the GPU and has a separate dedicated bus. This makes it ideal for demanding graphics applications, such as gaming and video editing. 

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How To Check Dedicated Video Memory On Your Computer

There are a lot of ways to check the video memory on your computer, among them the simplest way to check and verify your VRAM is to simply use the DirectX Diagnostic tool, which can be accessed by typing “dxdiag” in the search box. Then go to the Display tab and look for the Dedicated Video Memory and Shared Memory values.

Another easy way to check the VRAM capacity is to use some third-party tools like GPU-Z. At BulkDevices, you can find all the best gaming video memory modules for your computer, we have everything from simple old-school graphics memory modules to the latest GDDR6 memory for sale.

Tips To Optimize GPU Memory

VRAM usage: The first and most basic step in optimizing the GPU memory is to check how much VRAM different applications are using, like thegames and rendering software. This can simply be done by using third-party tools like MSI Afterburner.

Adjust your graphics settings: You can also optimize the performance of your GPU by adjusting some properties, such as texture quality, anti-liaising, and shadow resolution. These features heavily affect the performance of your GPU memory and by lowering them you can increase the speed.

Overclock your graphics card: If you have a powerful graphics card, you can overclock it to improve its performance. This will increase the clock speed and memory frequency of your GPU, which can lead to a significant boost in VRAM performance. However, overclocking should be approached with caution, as it can generate additional heat and put more stress on the GPU.

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