Virtual Memory Settings

Fred44

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I have 3 GB RAM. What number should I set my virtual memory to for maximum performance?

Fred
 

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    HPs3700y Slimline
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    AMD Athlon64 X2 (B) 50000+ 2.6 GHz (65W)
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    Asus M2N61-AR
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    3 GB
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    NVDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 (Integrated on motherboard)
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    High Definition 6-channel audio ALC 888S chipset
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    Not sure what case or cooling means. Could not find in any documentation. The keyboard is the standard that comes with the HP Slimline.

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
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    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
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    Fan
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    Dell USB 4 button optical
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    DSL provided by ATT

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HPs3700y Slimline
    CPU
    AMD Athlon64 X2 (B) 50000+ 2.6 GHz (65W)
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N61-AR
    Memory
    3 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    NVDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 (Integrated on motherboard)
    Sound Card
    High Definition 6-channel audio ALC 888S chipset
    Monitor(s) Displays
    SAMSUNG SYNCMASTER 914V FLAT PANEL LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1280 X 1024
    Hard Drives
    320GB SATA 3G (3.0 Gb/sec)
    PSU
    160W
    Mouse
    Logitech Marble Mouse
    Keyboard
    HP
    Internet Speed
    Broadband Cable Connection (256 Kpbs?)
    Other Info
    Not sure what case or cooling means. Could not find in any documentation. The keyboard is the standard that comes with the HP Slimline.
I gave your several opinions so that you could make a final decision on what you felt was best. I agree with the How To Geek who states:


"Windows Vista does away with this by automatically setting the optimal size for the paging file, even after you add more memory to your computer".


Bottom line Vista will handle it for you.

Thats my opinion, others may come along who differ. Wait for all the opinions and form your own opinion.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
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