Upgrade RAM

[KESH48]

How to upgrade my VRAM 

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @KESH48 

Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're here to help you get back up and running.

You generally cannot upgrade VRAM directly, especially on laptops or systems with integrated graphics. However, you can increase available memory for graphics tasks by adjusting BIOS settings or upgrading your GPU if it's a desktop.

Understanding VRAM and Upgrade Options

VRAM (Video RAM) is memory used by your GPU to store textures, frame buffers, and other graphical data. It’s crucial for gaming, 3D rendering, and video editing. Whether you can upgrade it depends on your system type:

 

1. Laptop with integrated graphics (Intel/AMD)

• VRAM is shared from system RAM and cannot be physically upgraded.
• You can sometimes increase the allocated VRAM via BIOS:
  • Restart your laptop and enter BIOS/UEFI (usually by pressing F2, Del, or Esc during boot).
  • Look for settings like “Graphics Configuration” or “DVMT Pre-Allocated”.
  • Increase the value (e.g., from 128MB to 512MB).
  • Save and exit.

Note: Not all BIOS versions allow this change. If unavailable, your system dynamically allocates VRAM based on workload.

 

2. Desktop with dedicated GPU

• VRAM is fixed to the graphics card and cannot be increased.
• To upgrade VRAM, you must replace the GPU with one that has more VRAM.
  • For example, upgrading from a 4GB GTX 1650 to an 8GB RTX 3060.

Alternative ways to improve graphics performance

• Upgrade system RAM: More RAM can help integrated GPUs perform better.
• Lower graphics settings: Reduces VRAM demand in games and apps.
• Close background apps: Frees up memory for GPU tasks.
• Use external GPU (eGPU): If your laptop supports Thunderbolt 3/4, you can connect a desktop-class GPU externally.

Let me know your device model and graphics type—I can guide you through the exact steps or suggest upgrade paths.

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Hawks_Eye