Does changing virtual memory help out with fps for games?

tk005x · Nov 21, 2004, 05:22 PM

Ive been trying to search through the forums for answers but still not sure if changing the virtual memory around will help out my fps.... currently im playing hl2 and vampire:bloodlines, hl2 is fine but vampire bloodlines is a lag fest for me and im trying to figure out how to tweak it and people seem to mention virtual memory to boost their fps though im not sure what i should do with mine.....

I got 512mb PC3200 ocz ram, i got 2 harddrives but not with raid, also only got about 5 gigs of free space on the primary....

Any idea what i should set my virtual ram to, to boost my fps in games and would that also effect doing regular stuff like microsoft word and all that?

Thanks alot...

quietfool · Nov 21, 2004, 05:45 PM

It's usually best to set your virtual memory at a fixed number. Otherwise windows will change the size of the pagefile whenever it feels necessary. I currently have mine set at 1.5gb. You may also consider upgrading to a gig of ram.

There is currently a stuttering bug in the source engine. This effects HL2 and vampire:bloodlines. Supposedly valve is working on a fix for it.

Nacht · Nov 21, 2004, 05:57 PM

The virtual memory manager will also eat up processor usage, as it is another task running. either clear off a good bit of space on the primary, or move your page file to the other HDD...that should fix it a bit, as it sounds like it is having to skip around the disk because of a shortage of space.

tk005x · Nov 21, 2004, 08:58 PM

Yeah im trying to save up some money but itll be awhile... so what do u suggest i set my min and max to then?

pr0digal jenius · Nov 21, 2004, 10:43 PM

i suggest creating a 2GB partition for you swap file and setting it from 512MB min to 2048MB(size of the partition) for max

Judas · Nov 21, 2004, 11:35 PM

if you really don't WANT ANYTHING TO WORRY about.... making a partition 5gb and setting min to 768 or 1024 and max to 4096... will leave windows and the partition all the room you'd need....

tk005x · Nov 22, 2004, 04:17 AM

I'm using parition magic to creat it and was wondering if when i create the parition, should i make it a primary or logical parition?

Thanks for all the help..

Warpy · Nov 22, 2004, 04:21 AM

Ummmm I use CachemanXP, it manages all my paging and cache, perhaps this can also help you.

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rjpogi · Nov 22, 2004, 04:22 PM

cacheman xp helps me too, it's very recommended for systems with low RAM, here's also another link http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4102.html

pr0digal jenius · Nov 22, 2004, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tk005x

I'm using parition magic to creat it and was wondering if when i create the parition, should i make it a primary or logical parition?

Thanks for all the help..

logical

primary is for bootable partitions only(partitions with an OS installed on them)

Vampyromaniac · Nov 23, 2004, 06:39 AM

Fiddling with the Virtual Memory will have no effect on framerate.

Nov 21, 2004, 05:22 PM	#1
tk005x DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Does changing virtual memory help out with fps for games? Ive been trying to search through the forums for answers but still not sure if changing the virtual memory around will help out my fps.... currently im playing hl2 and vampire:bloodlines, hl2 is fine but vampire bloodlines is a lag fest for me and im trying to figure out how to tweak it and people seem to mention virtual memory to boost their fps though im not sure what i should do with mine..... I got 512mb PC3200 ocz ram, i got 2 harddrives but not with raid, also only got about 5 gigs of free space on the primary.... Any idea what i should set my virtual ram to, to boost my fps in games and would that also effect doing regular stuff like microsoft word and all that? Thanks alot...

Nov 22, 2004, 04:21 AM	#8
Warpy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,761 Rep Power: 0	Ummmm I use CachemanXP, it manages all my paging and cache, perhaps this can also help you. Website CachemanXP is a system service designed to improve the performance of your computer by optimizing several caches, auto-recovering RAM and fine tuning a number of system settings. Auto-Optimization makes it suitable for novice and intermediate users yet it is also powerful and versatile enough for computer experts. Backups of settings ensure that all user modifications can be reversed with a single click. Due to the system service nature it requires Windows NT4/2000/2003 or XP to run, uses minimal resources and virtually no CPU time. The help file includes a screenshot based system performance guide. __________________ The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."

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Nov 21, 2004, 05:45 PM	#2
quietfool DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	It's usually best to set your virtual memory at a fixed number. Otherwise windows will change the size of the pagefile whenever it feels necessary. I currently have mine set at 1.5gb. You may also consider upgrading to a gig of ram. There is currently a stuttering bug in the source engine. This effects HL2 and vampire:bloodlines. Supposedly valve is working on a fix for it.

Nov 21, 2004, 05:57 PM	#3
Nacht ein Krieger Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Clemson Uni Posts: 3,127 Rep Power: 0	The virtual memory manager will also eat up processor usage, as it is another task running. either clear off a good bit of space on the primary, or move your page file to the other HDD...that should fix it a bit, as it sounds like it is having to skip around the disk because of a shortage of space.

Nov 21, 2004, 08:58 PM	Thread Starter #4
tk005x DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Yeah im trying to save up some money but itll be awhile... so what do u suggest i set my min and max to then?

Nov 21, 2004, 10:43 PM	#5
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	i suggest creating a 2GB partition for you swap file and setting it from 512MB min to 2048MB(size of the partition) for max

Nov 22, 2004, 04:17 AM	Thread Starter #7
tk005x DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	I'm using parition magic to creat it and was wondering if when i create the parition, should i make it a primary or logical parition? Thanks for all the help..