adamluke Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 could someone please advise me:many websites are saying for the aero-glass look and 3D windows, etc etc i only need a minimum of 64.00 mb dedicated memory on my graphics card. however, when i run upgade advisor im told i need a minimum of 128 mb dedicated memory will windows vista, when i purchase it after its release, block the aero-glass look because i do not have at 128 mb or will my humble graphics card be enough?looking forward to replies,adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohead Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 What GFX card do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamluke Posted August 19, 2006 Author Share Posted August 19, 2006 ati mobility radeon x600dedicated memory 64.00 mbi *think* its part of the motherboard in my laptop and i know its very hard normally to upgrade laptop graphicsthanks for any help you can give Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktendo Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 (edited) Vista Upgrade Advisor Edited August 19, 2006 by ricktendo64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamluke Posted August 19, 2006 Author Share Posted August 19, 2006 i have used upgrade advisor but can you just clarify - will aero look run at all with my graphics card, even if performance is affected, or do i HAVE to have at least 128 mb dedicated memory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohead Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Your GFX card *SHOULD* give you Aero Glass.Obviously the only way you will know for sure will to be to install Vista. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamluke Posted August 19, 2006 Author Share Posted August 19, 2006 thank you! i hope ur rite!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prx984 Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 (edited) even if it doesnt allow you to use the glass effect, there is a registry hack that allows you to use it. iv seen it around, ill go look for it.edit, i think i found it you can find it here. Edited August 20, 2006 by Cygnus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bledd Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 users will soon disable these extra effects in preference for speed, i wouldn't worry about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLXX Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Indeed, it looks cool at first but the fancy effects just get tiresome later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prx984 Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 users will soon disable these extra effects in preference for speed, i wouldn't worry about itIndeed, it looks cool at first but the fancy effects just get tiresome later.for the most part, your both right. there isnt any need for the fancy effects. i like XP's default theme and i like the classic look from 98. i sometimes like the new look, but meh, i gotta be in the mood to look at that stuff. ill keep my windows xp and under look thank you very much, microsoft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamluke Posted August 20, 2006 Author Share Posted August 20, 2006 thanks for all the replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicAndre1981 Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 a x600 is a Dx9 card so you'll be able to use Aero Glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Snrub Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 a x600 is a Dx9 card so you'll be able to use Aero Glass Though with only 64MB of memory you might find it only supported at lower resolutions.I actually like the "fade-in" dialogue boxes as they grab my attention more than an instantly-changing window where only the text changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitroshift Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I'll just stick to xp with Vista GUI. It's been out there for so long and still has many holes in it. Just imagine how many holes Vistal will have at first release, especially that it is being rushed to meet the deadline M$ has set for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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