Dedicated or shared video card memory ..help please?

Question

This toshiba laptop has 4gb DDR memory..and 832 mb shared video memory.

Will I be able to play games like counter strik without giving up the quality or should I go for dedicated video card.

Is it that much of a difference ?

I'd really appreciate some advice.

Thanks.

Answer 1

laptop do not have expansion slots for video cards so u have to use the onboard video  

Answer 2

With a shared memory video card you will be able to play most games except for games that require dedicated (hard-core games).

Answer 3

The shared memory won't be missed since windows only recognizes around 3-3.5gb of memory anyways, woops just noticed you have a laptop, in which case you can't get a card

Answer 4

You will be much better off gaming with a card. Even a cheaper card will outperform the best on-board graphics.  

Here is and article to read that will help with picking a good buy..

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best...

Answer 5

Almost any computer can run counter strike.  Unless your a "hard-core" gamer, then a graphics card with shared memory should be alright for you.  

That graphics card could run many games at medium settings.