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Old 10-03-2008   #20 (permalink)
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Default Re: How much RAM to install?

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Originally Posted by garyosborne View Post
This depends on file sizes. If you computer is regularly accessing the page file due to insufficient RAM this will be SLOWER...not slow, just slower. Combine that with a fragmented page file and it is slower still. XP 32bit can address in theory 4gb, in practice you will get 3.25gb. I know cos that's what i get.
Yes my computer is regularly having to access the page file when working on large 16Bit (20"x 16" & 30"x 20") files. and I'm hoping to gain a little speed (not expecting a lot) by adding some extra memory.

I now have 3Gb installed and my system reports having only 2.8Gb, therefore hopefully I can gain at least an additional .5Gb, by adding a fourth 1Gb. Dimm.

At only £15.00 ($30.00) per 1Gb, it's got to be worth a try.

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