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Thanks. I can't seem to find that much info, but this is what I did find:

Graphics Subsystems

l	Graphics Chip Set Model & Mfr.:	AGP
l	Graphics Data Width:	--
	Graphics Type:	Y
	Default Memory Address:
	Video RAM Std (MB):	8MB
	Video RAM Max (MB):	8MB
	Video RAM Type:	SGRAM
	Graphics Bus Interface:
	Resolution Max (Video RAM Std), NI:
	Resolution Max (Video RAM Max), NI:
	Colors Max (Video RAM Std):	16777216
	Colors Max (Video RAM Max):

Does this help me figure out anything? Thanks!

I have a local store that I usually go to for this kind of stuff -- J&R Computer and Music World -- and they're very good about stuff like this.

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