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RAM upgrade
After using W98SE for several years I am still a happy user. My system came
with a RAM capacity of 128mb. If I increase the capacity by adding (2) 256mb sticks, what position should they be placed ? There are (3) slots with the 128 stick in the first slot. Also, in my research, there has been mention of placing a line in the system.inivcache of MaxFile=512000. These mentions have usually been in circumstances where the user was trying to utilize more than 1GB of RAM. Is this also advisable in my application, or, should I wait to see if there are any problems created by the addition of the 512mb first? Looking to be an even happier user. Input will be appreciated. -- Manny T. |
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RAM upgrade
I would put the new RAM in the first two slots, leave the 128 stick out. Try
the computer, run some tests (RAM tests) and otherwise make sure it's running OK. You can *try* adding the 128 MB stick after making sure the two new ones work, but it will likely cause problems, and it will take you *over* 512 MB, which is where other problems kick in. For MORE than 512 MB of RAM, you need to add this to System.ini [vcache] (this line may already be there) MaxFileCache=524288 For more than 1GB of RAM, there is another setting that needs to be set, but you aren't going there. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User www.grystmill.com "Manny T." wrote in message ... After using W98SE for several years I am still a happy user. My system came with a RAM capacity of 128mb. If I increase the capacity by adding (2) 256mb sticks, what position should they be placed ? There are (3) slots with the 128 stick in the first slot. Also, in my research, there has been mention of placing a line in the system.inivcache of MaxFile=512000. These mentions have usually been in circumstances where the user was trying to utilize more than 1GB of RAM. Is this also advisable in my application, or, should I wait to see if there are any problems created by the addition of the 512mb first? Looking to be an even happier user. Input will be appreciated. -- Manny T. |
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RAM upgrade
I would put the new RAM in the first two slots, leave the 128 stick out. Try
the computer, run some tests (RAM tests) and otherwise make sure it's running OK. You can *try* adding the 128 MB stick after making sure the two new ones work, but it will likely cause problems, and it will take you *over* 512 MB, which is where other problems kick in. For MORE than 512 MB of RAM, you need to add this to System.ini [vcache] (this line may already be there) MaxFileCache=524288 For more than 1GB of RAM, there is another setting that needs to be set, but you aren't going there. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User www.grystmill.com "Manny T." wrote in message ... After using W98SE for several years I am still a happy user. My system came with a RAM capacity of 128mb. If I increase the capacity by adding (2) 256mb sticks, what position should they be placed ? There are (3) slots with the 128 stick in the first slot. Also, in my research, there has been mention of placing a line in the system.inivcache of MaxFile=512000. These mentions have usually been in circumstances where the user was trying to utilize more than 1GB of RAM. Is this also advisable in my application, or, should I wait to see if there are any problems created by the addition of the 512mb first? Looking to be an even happier user. Input will be appreciated. -- Manny T. |
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Have been using just the two 256mb sticks as you recommended and all seems to
running pretty good. Thanks. -- Manny T. "Gary S. Terhune" wrote: I would put the new RAM in the first two slots, leave the 128 stick out. Try the computer, run some tests (RAM tests) and otherwise make sure it's running OK. You can *try* adding the 128 MB stick after making sure the two new ones work, but it will likely cause problems, and it will take you *over* 512 MB, which is where other problems kick in. For MORE than 512 MB of RAM, you need to add this to System.ini [vcache] (this line may already be there) MaxFileCache=524288 For more than 1GB of RAM, there is another setting that needs to be set, but you aren't going there. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User www.grystmill.com "Manny T." wrote in message ... After using W98SE for several years I am still a happy user. My system came with a RAM capacity of 128mb. If I increase the capacity by adding (2) 256mb sticks, what position should they be placed ? There are (3) slots with the 128 stick in the first slot. Also, in my research, there has been mention of placing a line in the system.inivcache of MaxFile=512000. These mentions have usually been in circumstances where the user was trying to utilize more than 1GB of RAM. Is this also advisable in my application, or, should I wait to see if there are any problems created by the addition of the 512mb first? Looking to be an even happier user. Input will be appreciated. -- Manny T. |
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Have been using just the two 256mb sticks as you recommended and all seems to
running pretty good. Thanks. -- Manny T. "Gary S. Terhune" wrote: I would put the new RAM in the first two slots, leave the 128 stick out. Try the computer, run some tests (RAM tests) and otherwise make sure it's running OK. You can *try* adding the 128 MB stick after making sure the two new ones work, but it will likely cause problems, and it will take you *over* 512 MB, which is where other problems kick in. For MORE than 512 MB of RAM, you need to add this to System.ini [vcache] (this line may already be there) MaxFileCache=524288 For more than 1GB of RAM, there is another setting that needs to be set, but you aren't going there. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User www.grystmill.com "Manny T." wrote in message ... After using W98SE for several years I am still a happy user. My system came with a RAM capacity of 128mb. If I increase the capacity by adding (2) 256mb sticks, what position should they be placed ? There are (3) slots with the 128 stick in the first slot. Also, in my research, there has been mention of placing a line in the system.inivcache of MaxFile=512000. These mentions have usually been in circumstances where the user was trying to utilize more than 1GB of RAM. Is this also advisable in my application, or, should I wait to see if there are any problems created by the addition of the 512mb first? Looking to be an even happier user. Input will be appreciated. -- Manny T. |
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Well, though I don't think it will give you much more in the way of
performance, you can now try adding back the old stick and see how that works. Just remember to add that MaxFileCache setting to the System.ini file. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User www.grystmill.com "Manny T." wrote in message ... Have been using just the two 256mb sticks as you recommended and all seems to running pretty good. Thanks. -- Manny T. "Gary S. Terhune" wrote: I would put the new RAM in the first two slots, leave the 128 stick out. Try the computer, run some tests (RAM tests) and otherwise make sure it's running OK. You can *try* adding the 128 MB stick after making sure the two new ones work, but it will likely cause problems, and it will take you *over* 512 MB, which is where other problems kick in. For MORE than 512 MB of RAM, you need to add this to System.ini [vcache] (this line may already be there) MaxFileCache=524288 For more than 1GB of RAM, there is another setting that needs to be set, but you aren't going there. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User www.grystmill.com "Manny T." wrote in message ... After using W98SE for several years I am still a happy user. My system came with a RAM capacity of 128mb. If I increase the capacity by adding (2) 256mb sticks, what position should they be placed ? There are (3) slots with the 128 stick in the first slot. Also, in my research, there has been mention of placing a line in the system.inivcache of MaxFile=512000. These mentions have usually been in circumstances where the user was trying to utilize more than 1GB of RAM. Is this also advisable in my application, or, should I wait to see if there are any problems created by the addition of the 512mb first? Looking to be an even happier user. Input will be appreciated. -- Manny T. |
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Well, though I don't think it will give you much more in the way of
performance, you can now try adding back the old stick and see how that works. Just remember to add that MaxFileCache setting to the System.ini file. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User www.grystmill.com "Manny T." wrote in message ... Have been using just the two 256mb sticks as you recommended and all seems to running pretty good. Thanks. -- Manny T. "Gary S. Terhune" wrote: I would put the new RAM in the first two slots, leave the 128 stick out. Try the computer, run some tests (RAM tests) and otherwise make sure it's running OK. You can *try* adding the 128 MB stick after making sure the two new ones work, but it will likely cause problems, and it will take you *over* 512 MB, which is where other problems kick in. For MORE than 512 MB of RAM, you need to add this to System.ini [vcache] (this line may already be there) MaxFileCache=524288 For more than 1GB of RAM, there is another setting that needs to be set, but you aren't going there. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User www.grystmill.com "Manny T." wrote in message ... After using W98SE for several years I am still a happy user. My system came with a RAM capacity of 128mb. If I increase the capacity by adding (2) 256mb sticks, what position should they be placed ? There are (3) slots with the 128 stick in the first slot. Also, in my research, there has been mention of placing a line in the system.inivcache of MaxFile=512000. These mentions have usually been in circumstances where the user was trying to utilize more than 1GB of RAM. Is this also advisable in my application, or, should I wait to see if there are any problems created by the addition of the 512mb first? Looking to be an even happier user. Input will be appreciated. -- Manny T. |
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RAM upgrade
What util would show that all 1 mb of RAM is actually being used?
Is it worth the effort to create a grass roots petition to get MSoft to modernize Win 98 SE leaving out the phone-home, spy, permissions, etc and adding in AV updates, 2 mb RAM, 750 GB HDs, better ScanDisk & Defrag (Me), OK load to 3 personal computers, and keeping DOS. No, i don't think that Me and 2000 is the answer. pls list other improvements needed. Can it be done and sell these CDs for $25-35? ssome "Gary S. Terhune" none wrote in message ... I would put the new RAM in the first two slots, leave the 128 stick out. Try the computer, run some tests (RAM tests) and otherwise make sure it's running OK. You can *try* adding the 128 MB stick after making sure the two new ones work, but it will likely cause problems, and it will take you *over* 512 MB, which is where other problems kick in. For MORE than 512 MB of RAM, you need to add this to System.ini [vcache] (this line may already be there) MaxFileCache=524288 For more than 1GB of RAM, there is another setting that needs to be set, but you aren't going there. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User www.grystmill.com "Manny T." wrote in message ... After using W98SE for several years I am still a happy user. My system came with a RAM capacity of 128mb. If I increase the capacity by adding (2) 256mb sticks, what position should they be placed ? There are (3) slots with the 128 stick in the first slot. Also, in my research, there has been mention of placing a line in the system.inivcache of MaxFile=512000. These mentions have usually been in circumstances where the user was trying to utilize more than 1GB of RAM. Is this also advisable in my application, or, should I wait to see if there are any problems created by the addition of the 512mb first? Looking to be an even happier user. Input will be appreciated. -- Manny T. |
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RAM upgrade
What util would show that all 1 mb of RAM is actually being used?
Is it worth the effort to create a grass roots petition to get MSoft to modernize Win 98 SE leaving out the phone-home, spy, permissions, etc and adding in AV updates, 2 mb RAM, 750 GB HDs, better ScanDisk & Defrag (Me), OK load to 3 personal computers, and keeping DOS. No, i don't think that Me and 2000 is the answer. pls list other improvements needed. Can it be done and sell these CDs for $25-35? ssome "Gary S. Terhune" none wrote in message ... I would put the new RAM in the first two slots, leave the 128 stick out. Try the computer, run some tests (RAM tests) and otherwise make sure it's running OK. You can *try* adding the 128 MB stick after making sure the two new ones work, but it will likely cause problems, and it will take you *over* 512 MB, which is where other problems kick in. For MORE than 512 MB of RAM, you need to add this to System.ini [vcache] (this line may already be there) MaxFileCache=524288 For more than 1GB of RAM, there is another setting that needs to be set, but you aren't going there. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User www.grystmill.com "Manny T." wrote in message ... After using W98SE for several years I am still a happy user. My system came with a RAM capacity of 128mb. If I increase the capacity by adding (2) 256mb sticks, what position should they be placed ? There are (3) slots with the 128 stick in the first slot. Also, in my research, there has been mention of placing a line in the system.inivcache of MaxFile=512000. These mentions have usually been in circumstances where the user was trying to utilize more than 1GB of RAM. Is this also advisable in my application, or, should I wait to see if there are any problems created by the addition of the 512mb first? Looking to be an even happier user. Input will be appreciated. -- Manny T. |
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RAM upgrade
2 GB RAM
"ssome" wrote in message . .. What util would show that all 1 mb of RAM is actually being used? Is it worth the effort to create a grass roots petition to get MSoft to modernize Win 98 SE leaving out the phone-home, spy, permissions, etc and adding in AV updates, 2 mb RAM, 750 GB HDs, better ScanDisk & Defrag (Me), OK load to 3 personal computers, and keeping DOS. No, i don't think that Me and 2000 is the answer. pls list other improvements needed. Can it be done and sell these CDs for $25-35? ssome "Gary S. Terhune" none wrote in message ... I would put the new RAM in the first two slots, leave the 128 stick out. Try the computer, run some tests (RAM tests) and otherwise make sure it's running OK. You can *try* adding the 128 MB stick after making sure the two new ones work, but it will likely cause problems, and it will take you *over* 512 MB, which is where other problems kick in. For MORE than 512 MB of RAM, you need to add this to System.ini [vcache] (this line may already be there) MaxFileCache=524288 For more than 1GB of RAM, there is another setting that needs to be set, but you aren't going there. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User www.grystmill.com "Manny T." wrote in message ... After using W98SE for several years I am still a happy user. My system came with a RAM capacity of 128mb. If I increase the capacity by adding (2) 256mb sticks, what position should they be placed ? There are (3) slots with the 128 stick in the first slot. Also, in my research, there has been mention of placing a line in the system.inivcache of MaxFile=512000. These mentions have usually been in circumstances where the user was trying to utilize more than 1GB of RAM. Is this also advisable in my application, or, should I wait to see if there are any problems created by the addition of the 512mb first? Looking to be an even happier user. Input will be appreciated. -- Manny T. |
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