Is there a way to monitor graphics memory usage?

Thanks
Bob


"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
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Working with graphics requires memory.. to what degree you work with
graphics will determine memory required..

So, if you find the computer intransigent on a day to day basis, upgrade
memory to 1gb or higher..

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Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Lorne" wrote in message
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Is there a simple way to determine if adding RAM will make a material
change in performance?

I have 512Mb and do not do anything particularly unusual though I do edit
pictures (4Mb in JPEG format - obviously bigger when open in a picture
editor).

Task manager says 450Mb page file used at a typical usage of programs
open.

Task manager also says under physical memory:
Total 523760
Available 146000 (but goes up/down)
Cache 248000 (but goes up/down)

Kernel memory says:
Total 56740
paged 44056
nonpaged 12684

By opening some more programs and 6 jpegs in paintshop pro I got the page
file used up to 580Mb.

Is it possible from this to say what optimum RAM would be?