Graphics Memory Usage Monitor

[blibba]

I currently use a 512mb Inno 3D 8500GT, but I'm posting this in the general video card discussion area because my question isn't really specific to one make of card.

I've heard that some 512mb cards, including mine, that were originaly conceived as 256mb cards, are unable to or rarely able to use all of their vram.

Furthermore, I keep seeing 256mb 7900s and x1900s coming up at great prices, and whilst I know there beter than my card, I'm not sure how much I need the 512mb of video ram. I play games (including Oblivion, Crysis and TDU) at 1440x900 at medium settings, with little or no AA.

So, my question is: Is there a program tht can be used to monitor the amount of video ram in use at any one time?

Thanks in advance for your comments, but I'm not interested in being told that I have a s**t card - I know, but it works great for what I use it for.

[Giant384]

i use Everest to display my video ram usage on my g15 lcd. i believe you can use rivatuner to see your ram usage.

[blibba]

Originally Posted by Giant384

I believe you can use rivatuner to see your ram usage.

I'm aware of that, but don't understand the user inteface of the power user tab. If you could gve me a brief explanation, or a link to one, that coul be my answer. Similarly, I was unable to find the relevant menu on Everest home edition 2.20