The specs HERE seem to suggest this model comes with 256MB. I don't know why properties say 222MB, but my guess is that your onboard video has reserved some of it.

Since you mention it, my system has 1024MB (2x512) but says only 1.00 GB in properties. Never really thought too deeply about that before.

Whatever the case, more RAM and a graphics card would be a nice addition to that setup in my opinion (although a graphics card means deciding whether your power supply is up to it).

The specs HERE seem to suggest this model comes with 256MB. I don't know why properties say 222MB, but my guess is that your onboard video has reserved some of it.

Since you mention it, my system has 1024MB (2x512) but says only 1.00 GB in properties. Never really thought too deeply about that before.

Whatever the case, more RAM and a graphics card would be a nice addition to that setup in my opinion (although a graphics card means deciding whether your power supply is up to it).

Yeah, a video card and matching power supply is on my list, too, but it's not as pressing as RAM, because I don't own any game that my graphic card can't handle. So I should go on the assumption that the specs are correct? Also, the reason yours is different is probably due to the difference between the two ways memory is measured. One measurement is irregular while the other uses even numbers.

Ok, that makes sense. One other question: When it comes to the minimum and recommended requirements for games and such, do they go by the actual amount of RAM, or the amount of RAM left after what the videocard uses?