virtual memory~
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for my laptop, Windows XP recommend me to set 752MB for my virtual memory, but instead i go adjust it to 1720 MB
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yes.more virtual memoryOriginally posted by hiphop2009:for my laptop, Windows XP recommend me to set 752MB for my virtual memory, but instead i go adjust it to 1720 MB
will dere be any effect on my system? is it gd or bad for my harddisk??
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so.....gd or nt gd?Originally posted by R3SsH|n:yes.more virtual memory
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its a matter of opinion.
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but technically is it ok??....Originally posted by R3SsH|n:its a matter of opinion. -
no good in the long run
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why?Originally posted by R3SsH|n:no good in the long run -
because the hard disk's job is not primarily used for virtual memory.
it will cause ur computer to heat more easily oso -
issit?..hmm...wad if i turn virtual memory off?Originally posted by R3SsH|n:because the hard disk's job is not primarily used for virtual memory.
it will cause ur computer to heat more easily oso -
then u will little or no virtual memory
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den will it hav any effect on the system?Originally posted by R3SsH|n:then u will little or no virtual memory -
yes
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You need to look at your usage. Virtual memory is allocated as a big file in your hard disk. It is also prone to those issues like fragmentation. Look at your system resource, and your own judgement of your system's response. Strike a balance.
Virtual memory is used when your physical memory cannot cater to needs and the system swaps out some of its content to virtual memory (on disk). This can be a time consuming process. Too little phys mem can lead to constant swapping (thrashing).
In general, it's better to up you phys memory first. That will have the most effect if you find your PC slow. For virtual mem, as long as your system dun complain that it is running out of memory, good enough. If you have a big hard disk, you can set it as big as you want. -
okie~ thanx~...heheOriginally posted by duckling:You need to look at your usage. Virtual memory is allocated as a big file in your hard disk. It is also prone to those issues like fragmentation. Look at your system resource, and your own judgement of your system's response. Strike a balance.
Virtual memory is used when your physical memory cannot cater to needs and the system swaps out some of its content to virtual memory (on disk). This can be a time consuming process. Too little phys mem can lead to constant swapping (thrashing).
In general, it's better to up you phys memory first. That will have the most effect if you find your PC slow. For virtual mem, as long as your system dun complain that it is running out of memory, good enough. If you have a big hard disk, you can set it as big as you want.