VRAM 128 v. 256 - Worth paying extra???

[numbersyx]

Hi Guys, About to return to the Mac after a 9 year lapse. Can't wait..... but my problem is this: I would like to get the stock 2.16 GHz MBP. However that only has 128 VRAM. I will probably not play any games on the laptop but will play DVDs and connect to a larger (24 inch) monitor.

Does the extra VRAM matter?

Thanks for any assistance. As I say, I cannot wait to come "home"....

 

[PygmySurfer]

Hi Guys, About to return to the Mac after a 9 year lapse. Can't wait..... but my problem is this: I would like to get the stock 2.16 GHz MBP. However that only has 128 VRAM. I will probably not play any games on the laptop but will play DVDs and connect to a larger (24 inch) monitor.

Does the extra VRAM matter?

Thanks for any assistance. As I say, I cannot wait to come "home"....

For what you intend to use the Mac for, the extra VRAM won't make a difference at al.

 

[wchong]

but the vram could help u power the external screen better

 

[extraextra]

This thread might be helpful:

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/245379/

 

[xfiftyfour]

but the vram could help u power the external screen better

My macbook with it's integrated graphics and 64MB of VRAM runs a 24" widescreen without any glitches or performance loss. I'm pretty sure the 128MB version of the x1600 could handle it just fine.

 

[gloss]

Hi Guys, About to return to the Mac after a 9 year lapse. Can't wait..... but my problem is this: I would like to get the stock 2.16 GHz MBP. However that only has 128 VRAM. I will probably not play any games on the laptop but will play DVDs and connect to a larger (24 inch) monitor.

Does the extra VRAM matter?

Thanks for any assistance. As I say, I cannot wait to come "home"....

Yeah, don't sweat the extra VRAM. It's not going to do anything for you outside of gaming or other 3-D intensive work.