https://community.intel.com/t5/Graphics/Adding-RAM-to-HD-Graphics/m-p/509261#M53005 <P>Hi,</P><P></P><P>Adding more physical memory may or may not increase the HD graphics memory. For example, adding more memory would not make a difference if your computer is configured to use a fixed allocation method for the graphics memory.</P><P></P><P>I recommend you checking with your computer manufacturer on what options are available to increase your computer's graphics memory amount and whether adding more system memory is an option.</P><P></P><P>Regards,</P><P></P><P>Dago MC.</P> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:18:24 GMT idata 2012-02-15T17:18:24Z https://community.intel.com/t5/Graphics/Adding-RAM-to-HD-Graphics/m-p/509260#M53004 Is it true that adding RAM to our i5 HD Graphics Laptops would improve design (Autodesk Revit or CAD) and gaming (like Deus Ex: HR , Starcraft II on Ultra, or Skyrim that seems to be heavy games) performance? like 4GB to 8GB... is it considerably better?<P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P>I'm Architect student, but like most of us, i'm really short of money LOL so miracles are to be made.. Thanks un advance!<P></P><P>Chuxz</P> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:48:53 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Graphics/Adding-RAM-to-HD-Graphics/m-p/509260#M53004 idata 2012-02-14T23:48:53Z https://community.intel.com/t5/Graphics/Adding-RAM-to-HD-Graphics/m-p/509261#M53005 <P>Hi,</P><P></P><P>Adding more physical memory may or may not increase the HD graphics memory. For example, adding more memory would not make a difference if your computer is configured to use a fixed allocation method for the graphics memory.</P><P></P><P>I recommend you checking with your computer manufacturer on what options are available to increase your computer's graphics memory amount and whether adding more system memory is an option.</P><P></P><P>Regards,</P><P></P><P>Dago MC.</P> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:18:24 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Graphics/Adding-RAM-to-HD-Graphics/m-p/509261#M53005 idata 2012-02-15T17:18:24Z