Virtual Memory

DS_abx · 05-20-2001, 01:08 PM

Hello. I have 256MB of memory. Can someone please tell me the best way to set up my virtual memory. Thanks!!!

Yoda_abx · 05-20-2001, 01:11 PM

That would be 256 + 12 = 268

268 Min & 268 Max

The 12 Meg is for overhead in case of a dump.....

DS_abx · 05-20-2001, 01:14 PM

Thanks for the quick reply Tomp, but should I once heard something about a pagefile=1 setting. What is that and how should I set it up.

Yoda_abx · 05-20-2001, 01:21 PM

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Originally posted by DS
Thanks for the quick reply Tomp, but should I once heard something about a pagefile=1 setting. What is that and how should I set it up.

I think that just means that it's turned on. Here's some good stuff. Click on the Hard Disk drop down box:

http://www.pureperformance.com/

kadron · 05-20-2001, 06:21 PM

I read in some computing magazines (PCWorld and PCGamer I think) that VM should be 2.5 times you ram, not to exceed 512. Any thoughts on this? This is what mine is set at (512) and I experience no problems, no lock-ups, very stable. Although I have experimented with other values and also had no problems.

Yoda_abx · 05-20-2001, 07:30 PM

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Originally posted by kadron
I read in some computing magazines (PCWorld and PCGamer I think) that VM should be 2.5 times you ram, not to exceed 512. Any thoughts on this? This is what mine is set at (512) and I experience no problems, no lock-ups, very stable. Although I have experimented with other values and also had no problems.

That's true, if you have a small amount of RAM. With today's RAM prices, most people have enough so you can make it smaller thus faster. Use my formula to make sure you have enough for a "dump".

***Ozzie*** · 05-20-2001, 08:37 PM

Hey Tomp

Do you set that in 2000 by the paging file size?

I have another question - I tried to move the paging file to a different partition as I've heard this increases performance. It didn't seem to work - any how-to's for this? I must be missing something...

Yoda_abx · 05-20-2001, 09:02 PM

Yes, it's called Page File. I know how to move it to a different partation. Do not use a different partition if it's on the same physical drive as it will make performance worse! Let me know if you still want to do it. Read the "how" section here:

http://www.pureperformance.com/js/showtip.asp?id=65

***Ozzie*** · 05-20-2001, 09:14 PM

I'll take your word for it. As you know - I've got my performance going pretty good right now. Looks like there's no need to mess with that one...thanks...

Yoda_abx · 05-20-2001, 09:16 PM

You do have the page file set to the same size (Min & Max) though, right?

***Ozzie*** · 05-20-2001, 09:22 PM

Yeah - It's at 384 - I have 256 - you think 256 + 12 is best for high and low?

Yoda_abx · 05-20-2001, 09:27 PM

You are fine at 384 H&L.....

***Ozzie*** · 05-31-2001, 10:40 PM

If I put in another stick of 256 so it totals 512, would I need 524?
I tried 768 and it said not enough space. Is this because that partition doesn't have the space? I want to set it up so it only uses the memory...

Sir Skully · 05-31-2001, 11:00 PM

I have a small 500 mb partition, I put my swap file in. Mim 500 and MAX 500 memory size. One stick of 256 and sometimes 384. Never a problem. Ozzie, maybe if you had a 600 mb partition and put your swap file in it! '

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Yoda_abx · 05-31-2001, 11:16 PM

The Swap/page file should always go on the lowest letter drive, unless you have a different physical drive that is equal or greater in performance. This is a must for best performance!

Ozzie, probably not enough space on partition. Yes, always add 12 Meg to total amount of RAM. You have to use a page file for crash dump, unless you don't care to ever need a dump. There is a tweak here that will allow to to allocate percentage of use for swap file usage:
http://www.tweakfiles.com/allinone/xsetup.html

05-20-2001, 01:08 PM	#1
DS_abx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New York Posts: 193	Hello. I have 256MB of memory. Can someone please tell me the best way to set up my virtual memory. Thanks!!! __________________ Asus CUSL2 Pentium III 866Mhz 384MB Crucial Windows XP Home SP2 Ubuntu 7.10 20GB WD ATA66 7200RPM HD Aopen 16X DVD Lite-On 40X12X48X CD-RW ATI Radeon 7000
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05-20-2001, 01:11 PM	#2
Yoda_abx MODERATOR Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: United States of America Posts: 4,144	That would be 256 + 12 = 268 268 Min & 268 Max The 12 Meg is for overhead in case of a dump..... __________________ Sincerely, Yoda AKA: Usa_re8e1 (when gaming) Show your support for this site by visting our advertisers...
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05-20-2001, 01:14 PM	#3
DS_abx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New York Posts: 193	Thanks for the quick reply Tomp, but should I once heard something about a pagefile=1 setting. What is that and how should I set it up. __________________ Asus CUSL2 Pentium III 866Mhz 384MB Crucial Windows XP Home SP2 Ubuntu 7.10 20GB WD ATA66 7200RPM HD Aopen 16X DVD Lite-On 40X12X48X CD-RW ATI Radeon 7000
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05-20-2001, 06:21 PM	#5
kadron Gone too Long Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: L.I., New York Posts: 1,455	I read in some computing magazines (PCWorld and PCGamer I think) that VM should be 2.5 times you ram, not to exceed 512. Any thoughts on this? This is what mine is set at (512) and I experience no problems, no lock-ups, very stable. Although I have experimented with other values and also had no problems.
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05-20-2001, 08:37 PM	#7
*Ozzie* missin' TQ Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Apple Valley, MN Posts: 10,237	Hey Tomp Do you set that in 2000 by the paging file size? I have another question - I tried to move the paging file to a different partition as I've heard this increases performance. It didn't seem to work - any how-to's for this? I must be missing something... __________________ Have you supported your forum today? Change is the only constant in life
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05-20-2001, 09:02 PM	#8
Yoda_abx MODERATOR Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: United States of America Posts: 4,144	Yes, it's called Page File. I know how to move it to a different partation. Do not use a different partition if it's on the same physical drive as it will make performance worse! Let me know if you still want to do it. Read the "how" section here: http://www.pureperformance.com/js/showtip.asp?id=65 __________________ Sincerely, Yoda AKA: Usa_re8e1 (when gaming) Show your support for this site by visting our advertisers...
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05-20-2001, 09:14 PM	#9
*Ozzie* missin' TQ Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Apple Valley, MN Posts: 10,237	I'll take your word for it. As you know - I've got my performance going pretty good right now. Looks like there's no need to mess with that one...thanks... __________________ Have you supported your forum today? Change is the only constant in life
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05-20-2001, 09:16 PM	#10
Yoda_abx MODERATOR Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: United States of America Posts: 4,144	You do have the page file set to the same size (Min & Max) though, right? __________________ Sincerely, Yoda AKA: Usa_re8e1 (when gaming) Show your support for this site by visting our advertisers...
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05-20-2001, 09:22 PM	#11
*Ozzie* missin' TQ Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Apple Valley, MN Posts: 10,237	Yeah - It's at 384 - I have 256 - you think 256 + 12 is best for high and low? __________________ Have you supported your forum today? Change is the only constant in life
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05-20-2001, 09:27 PM	#12
Yoda_abx MODERATOR Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: United States of America Posts: 4,144	You are fine at 384 H&L..... __________________ Sincerely, Yoda AKA: Usa_re8e1 (when gaming) Show your support for this site by visting our advertisers...
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05-31-2001, 10:40 PM	#13
*Ozzie* missin' TQ Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Apple Valley, MN Posts: 10,237	If I put in another stick of 256 so it totals 512, would I need 524? I tried 768 and it said not enough space. Is this because that partition doesn't have the space? I want to set it up so it only uses the memory... __________________ Have you supported your forum today? Change is the only constant in life
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05-31-2001, 11:00 PM	#14
Sir Skully ABX KNIGHT EXEMPLAR Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA-GA Posts: 25,930	I have a small 500 mb partition, I put my swap file in. Mim 500 and MAX 500 memory size. One stick of 256 and sometimes 384. Never a problem. Ozzie, maybe if you had a 600 mb partition and put your swap file in it! ''
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05-31-2001, 11:16 PM	#15
Yoda_abx MODERATOR Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: United States of America Posts: 4,144	The Swap/page file should always go on the lowest letter drive, unless you have a different physical drive that is equal or greater in performance. This is a must for best performance! Ozzie, probably not enough space on partition. Yes, always add 12 Meg to total amount of RAM. You have to use a page file for crash dump, unless you don't care to ever need a dump. There is a tweak here that will allow to to allocate percentage of use for swap file usage: http://www.tweakfiles.com/allinone/xsetup.html __________________ Sincerely, Yoda AKA: Usa_re8e1 (when gaming) Show your support for this site by visting our advertisers...
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