Win98se Memory Issues
Hi guys, I need some insight into Win98se memory issues. I am about to fit an extra 512mb of memory to a Win98se system. 1) Can the Win98se utilize the memory? 2) Does limiting the Vcache to 512mb have the same result as if I just removed the extra memory altogether, or can the extra memory be utilized by the AGP, say? Thanks already! |
Win98se Memory Issues
"Steve Wade" wrote:
Hi guys, I need some insight into Win98se memory issues. I am about to fit an extra 512mb of memory to a Win98se system. 1) Can the Win98se utilize the memory? Probably, unless you already have 512 mb or more of RAM installed. Hardware related memory problems (unfixable) with Windows 98 can start once you get beyond 1 gb total. 2) Does limiting the Vcache to 512mb have the same result as if I just removed the extra memory altogether, or can the extra memory be utilized by the AGP, say? The Vcache limit only affects the amount that can be used for disk cache. The full amount of the installed RAM is still fully available for use by Windows components, applications programs, and/or user data files. One additional point is with regard to the potential benefit of installing the additional 512 mb. Adding more memory can noticeably improve performance only if the added memory results in reduced usage of the virtual memory swap file. Therefore if the swap file is not currently being used to any significant extent then adding more memory will not provide a significant improvement. Before installing more RAM use the System Monitor utility that comes with Windows and use Edit - Add to set it to track "Memory manager: Swap file in use" for several days of normal to heavy usage. If "Swap file in use" regularly shows as 20 mb or more then the swap file is being used extensively and more memory would result in improved performance. Otherwise it is not likely to make any noticeable difference. This applies regardless of how much or how little RAM is currently installed in the computer. Good luck Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada -- Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006) On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference has never been in bed with a mosquito." |
Win98se Memory Issues
Before installing more RAM use the System Monitor utility that comes with Windows and use Edit - Add to set it to track "Memory manager: Swap file in use" for several days of normal to heavy usage. If "Swap file in use" regularly shows as 20 mb or more then the swap file is being used extensively and more memory would result in improved performance. Otherwise it is not likely to make any noticeable difference. This applies regardless of how much or how little RAM is currently installed in the computer. Thanks! I did what you said and even with nothing running it was showing over 24.4mb. I had no idea System Monitor was capable of such fancy stuff. ;-) |
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