USB flash drive for Readyboost?

Just Learnin' · Jul 14, 2008, 06:12 PM

I am thinking of buying a flash drive for Vista Readyboost. What size and features should I be looking for? I have never owned one of any kind so am totally lost here...

I already have 4GB of RAM, 2 X 2GB PC2 8000 GSKILL, and am unsure if the USB flashdrive will even have a positive effect?

Thanks for any suggestions!

Maybe ChaosMinionX will feel sorry for me and give me his i-RAM.

**temeteus82** · Jul 14, 2008, 06:14 PM

For 4Gb+ RAM I don't think ReadyBoost will help much since a lot of the data is stored in the RAM already ....

Just Learnin' · Jul 14, 2008, 06:16 PM

Rats! Was hoping to slightly improve my PCMark 05 score....

Nachbrenner · Jul 14, 2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Just Learnin'

Rats! Was hoping to slightly improve my PCMark 05 score....

4GB RAM for a 32-bit OS? Disable Windows pagefile, then try PCMark again...

**temeteus82** · Jul 14, 2008, 08:17 PM

btw. JL your system specs shows XP

OldBuzzard · Jul 14, 2008, 08:19 PM

It will give you a noticable boost with 4GB ram. Shucks I can see a difference and I have 8GB. Not as big a boost as when I was running 4GB, but a boost nonetheless.

I doubt that it will give you a better PCmark score but you will still see better performance in everyday use where it really counts.

I'm using some El Cheapo 4GB one that Microcenter sells under their name. I guess the faster flash drive you have the better it will work, but pretty much any flash drive will help.

I don't think that Vista will use more than 4GB in readyboost, so if you use anything bigger than 4GB it will be a waste.

Just Learnin' · Jul 14, 2008, 08:40 PM

OOPS on the System Specs! Will fix that right away thanks. Hmmm... not enough room for 7 drives there. I actually seem to change parts in it from day to day so it gets me confused.

Jul 14, 2008, 06:12 PM	#1
Just Learnin' HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 1,414 Rep Power: 56 System Specs	USB flash drive for Readyboost? I am thinking of buying a flash drive for Vista Readyboost. What size and features should I be looking for? I have never owned one of any kind so am totally lost here... I already have 4GB of RAM, 2 X 2GB PC2 8000 GSKILL, and am unsure if the USB flashdrive will even have a positive effect? Thanks for any suggestions! Maybe ChaosMinionX will feel sorry for me and give me his i-RAM.

Jul 14, 2008, 08:19 PM	#6
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,783 Rep Power: 145 System Specs	It will give you a noticable boost with 4GB ram. Shucks I can see a difference and I have 8GB. Not as big a boost as when I was running 4GB, but a boost nonetheless. I doubt that it will give you a better PCmark score but you will still see better performance in everyday use where it really counts. I'm using some El Cheapo 4GB one that Microcenter sells under their name. I guess the faster flash drive you have the better it will work, but pretty much any flash drive will help. I don't think that Vista will use more than 4GB in readyboost, so if you use anything bigger than 4GB it will be a waste. __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

Jul 14, 2008, 06:16 PM	Thread Starter #3
Just Learnin' HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 1,414 Rep Power: 56 System Specs	Rats! Was hoping to slightly improve my PCMark 05 score....

Jul 14, 2008, 08:40 PM	Thread Starter #7
Just Learnin' HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 1,414 Rep Power: 56 System Specs	OOPS on the System Specs! Will fix that right away thanks. Hmmm... not enough room for 7 drives there. I actually seem to change parts in it from day to day so it gets me confused.