Vista - Re: The same old READYBOOST question...

09-01-2008

Frederick wrote:

Quote:

> My laptop has a flush-mounted flash memory card in one slot,
> permanently. It is an 8GB super fast SanDisk Ultra, but I use less than
> 2GB for a running backup of working files.
>
> So, the question:
>
> Given a T7700 2.4GHz laptop with 4GB of installed RAM (3.2GB
> recognized), is there any reason whatsoever to allocate part of that
> fast flash card to READYBOOST?
>
> I've seen information suggesting that Readyboost was intended to enable
> low-RAM computers to use Vista, but that does not answer my question.
> Even a 2% improvement would make sense, since the add-on memory is free
> and available.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Fearless Fred

I've installed ReadyBoost on two Vista computers, both with 2GB RAM, and
all I can see is something between zero and nothing in performance gain.
I would use your card for the important function you use it for now.

Q

09-01-2008

I'm pretty happy with the current situation, but like
most here I'm always looking for improvement...

Adding complexity always adds risk, so if there's no
benefit I won't even experiment with it.

Thanks!
Fred

09-01-2008	#1 (permalink)
Quaoar n/a posts	Re: The same old READYBOOST question... Frederick wrote: Quote: > My laptop has a flush-mounted flash memory card in one slot, > permanently. It is an 8GB super fast SanDisk Ultra, but I use less than > 2GB for a running backup of working files. > > So, the question: > > Given a T7700 2.4GHz laptop with 4GB of installed RAM (3.2GB > recognized), is there any reason whatsoever to allocate part of that > fast flash card to READYBOOST? > > I've seen information suggesting that Readyboost was intended to enable > low-RAM computers to use Vista, but that does not answer my question. > Even a 2% improvement would make sense, since the add-on memory is free > and available. > > Thanks! > > Fearless Fred I've installed ReadyBoost on two Vista computers, both with 2GB RAM, and all I can see is something between zero and nothing in performance gain. I would use your card for the important function you use it for now. Q
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09-01-2008	#2 (permalink)
Frederick n/a posts	Re: The same old READYBOOST question... I'm pretty happy with the current situation, but like most here I'm always looking for improvement... Adding complexity always adds risk, so if there's no benefit I won't even experiment with it. Thanks! Fred
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